A Prescription for Health Understanding Canine Nutrition Guidelines

Basics of Canine Nutrition

Linda is a master at taking relevant, evidence-based research on canine nutrition and putting it into understandable and practical applications for the learn...

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Linda is a master at taking relevant, evidence-based research on canine nutrition and putting it into understandable and practical applications for the learner. The course provides up-to-date information on macro- and micro-nutrient needs for dogs as well as so incredibly helpful information about many of the myths and trends in feeding our canine companions. She approaches feeding issues from a scientific lens, recognizing the need for guidance in current trends and offers pros and cons of various feeding methods that help us, the consumer and canine guardians, decide the best food in proper amount to help our dog friends thrive. As a human nutritionist and registered dietitian, I was impressed with the advanced level clinical/technical information provided, and I learned or re-learned a ton of information in both the macro- and micro-nutrient areas. An added bonus is the clearly described biochemistry that underpins all of nutritional processes. As an instructor in both face-to-face and online teaching formats at the college level, I was completely wowed by this educational format. The online learning platform, the pace, videos, voice-over power points, and opportunities to interact with Linda online and multiple other learning tools in this course are stellar. I can't wait for the next course!

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Guidelines & Recommendations

Guidelines & Recommendations

Dietary guidelines and public health approaches to improve population nutrition.

Dietary Guidelines for AmericansDesigned for policymakers and nutrition and health professionals to help all individuals and their families consume a healthy, nutritionally adequate diet. Used to develop, implement, and evaluate food, nutrition, and health policies and programs. It also is the basis for federal nutrition education materials designed for the public.

Food Service GuidelinesStandards to create a food environment in which healthier choices are easier. Used to increase the availability of healthier foods and beverages to increase the likelihood that consumers select healthier options.

The Community Guide Findings for NutritionSummary of evidence and supporting materials for interventions to improve nutrition from the Community Preventive Services Task Force.

School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical ActivityFoundation for developing, implementing, and evaluating school-based healthy eating and physical activity policies and practices for students in grades K-12.

Recommendations for Healthy Pregnancies

Recommendations While Breastfeeding