Nutrition Case Management: Introductory 1 Hour Module

Description

Instructor: Dr. Angela Witzel
Enrollment Duration: 4 Weeks (28 days)

This class will introduce the important of incorporating nutrition into daily practice.  The veterinarian and pet owner’s ability to provide single source nutrition gives a distinct advantage over human medical professionals to prevent and treat diseases in pets.  This module will also describe methods for making nutrition profitable through obesity programs and better compliance with prescription diet recommendations.  This module will also discuss how to interpret pet food labels, discuss nutrient considerations for various ages and lifestyles, and describe manufacturing practices to consider when evaluating companies.  After completion, participants should be able to summarize information found on pet food labels and gain confidence when choosing over the counter pet foods.