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1. Participants will be able to identify the major dietary factors associated with mood.
2. Participants will be able to discuss the Meadows Fuel Well program to their patients.
3. Participants will understand the major studies associated with food, mood and recovery.

Fuel well

• Discussion on the role that diet plays in mental health and recovery
• Navigating a dietary discussion in a behavioral health practice

MIND diet

• Components of the mind diet and studies showing the impact on brain health

Omega 3 fatty acid and Vitamin D studies

• Data from three studies will be discussed
• Best ways to increase sources of Omega 3 and Vitamin D

MTHFR deficiency

• The role that MTHFR has on folate and depression levels
• How to test for MTHFR

Gut health research

• Discussion on the mind brain axis
• Components that impact gut health

The impact that processed food / sugar / fast food has on mental health outcomes

• Data on immune function and inflammation

Kristin Kirkpatrick is the lead dietitian and manager of Wellness Nutrition Services at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute in Cleveland, Ohio. A bestselling author, experienced presenter, and award-winning dietitian, Kristin is a sought-after national speaker on a variety of nutrition and wellness-related topics, appearing on theTODAY show, NBC Nightly News& The Dr. Oz Show. & She has also contributed to national publications including;The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Runners World, Oprah, Martha Stewart Living, Food Network, Costco Connection, Self, Women’s Health, TODAY.com, The Huffington Post, US News and World Report,and she is a featured expert on Cleveland Clinic’s &Health Essentials.&The Huffington Postnamed Kristin one of 35 diet and nutrition experts you need to follow on Twitter, and in December 2017, her showThe New Rules of Foodaired nationally on PBS.

Kristin’s career began in Washington, DC, where she assisted in lobbying efforts for medical nutrition therapy reform on behalf of the American Dietetic Association Policy and Advocacy group. She then went on to become the regional coordinator of the Hearts N Parks program in Montgomery County, Maryland. During her time there, she designed, implemented, and measured health promotion programs within the Washington, DC metro area. Kristin then returned to Ohio to work for the Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Cardiovascular Genetics. She eventually became the lead dietitian in the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. In addition, she serves on Dr. Oz’s medical advisory board as well as the advisory board for Lose it!

Kristin has more than 17 years of experience in the health management arena and holds an MS in health promotion management from American University and a BA in political science from George Washington University. A Licensed Registered Dietitian in the state of Ohio, In May 2012 she received the Ohio Outstanding Dietetic Educator of the Year Award. In January 2017, Kristin published her first book, Skinny Liver: A Proven Program to Prevent and Reverse the New Silent Epidemic - Fatty Liver Disease.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Kristin Kirkpatrick is president of KAK Consulting, LLC. She is a dietitian and consultant of Wellness Nutrition Services at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. Ms. Kirkpatrick is a self-published author. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Kristin Kirkpatrick has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.

Continuing education credit is not available on this product.

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