***This course has been retired and is no longer being maintained. An updated version is available HERE***

A Fad Diet Screening Tool is presented in this training to help you learn more about identifying and responding to people who may be following unhealthy "fad diets."  Additional useful links and resources are also provided.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify what defines a "Fad Diet"
• Define evidence based practice (EBP) and describe how to use EBP to inform and respond to clients about "Fad Diets"
• Assess fad diets using the Fad Diet Screening Tool
• Identify when and where to refer clients.

Target Audience: Allied Health Professionals, Dietitians, Educators/Trainers, Social Workers, Public Health, Case Manager

Tier(s) and Competency Domain(s): Tier One: Communication Skills, Public Health Sciences Skills, Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills

Duration: 30 min

Continuing Education Information: 0.5 CECH for CHES

Format: Web-based Training, Self-study

Created/ Updated:  May, 2017

Authors: Yosleysy Cuevas, Susana Meléndez

Presenters: Yosleysy Cuevas, Susana Meléndez