CME:1 AAFP-P:1 CNE:1 CHES:1 CPEU:1
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After this session, attendees should be able to:
- Identify the history and physiology behind the ketogenic and intermittent fasting (IF) diets.
- Discuss the health implications of each diet based upon relevant scientific research.
- Discuss reasons why healthy weight loss requires a long-term commitment to healthy lifestyle changes in eating, physical activity and behavior.
Program Abstract:
According to the latest NCHA reports, a staggering 54.2% of college students are trying to lose weight. Like others, college students often turn to the latest diet trend to shed unwanted pounds. Two diets currently in the news are the Ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting diet. We will look at the history, physiology and biochemistry, and implications of each diet based upon scientific evidence.