Lean Tissue Imaging

Professional Development Committee, selected this article to be offered for CE credit to fill an observed learning need in the arena of clinical nutrition and metabolism. This CE activity serves to promote the process of lifelong learning for physicians, dietitians, pharmacists, and nurses by providing peer-reviewed journal articles that fully qualify for continuing education credits. Goal and Target Audience: This educational activity is directed toward clinical nutrition and metabolism professionals and others who wish to update their knowledge of clinical nutrition and metabolism. By participating in this educational activity, the reader may expect to: x Acquire knowledge in the area of clinical nutrition and metabolism research x Update or confirm your understanding of appropriate clinical nutrition and metabolism practices. x Identify further learning needs as they relate to the subject matter. Learning Objectives: 1. Define commonly used terminology in the assessment of body composition; 2. Identify key body composition measurement methods and the compartments being evaluated; 3. Differentiate among the modalities in the assessment of lean soft tissue and the main principles governing these techniques (DXA, CT, MRI and US imaging); 4. Identify opportunistic use of imaging techniques in the clinical setting; 5. Summarize the value of assessing lean soft tissue in view of its relationship with clinical outcomes in a variety of scenarios and how clinical practice is evolving to incorporating the use of these measurements. Successful Completion: To obtain CE credit for this activity, attendees must read the journal article in its entirety, complete an online assessment for each article and achieve a score of 100%, and complete an online activity evaluation. Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive a maximum of 1 continuing professional education units (CPEU) for completion of each journal article. CDR level 2. Dietitians may post comments on this program on www.cdrnet.org. designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM per article. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. need a computer with internet connection to access the online assessment and evaluation for each journal article. If the journal article is read electronically, then the ability to read a PDF document is also necessary. Users should enable pop-ups if attempting to read article electronically. For technical difficulties please contact Digitell Inc. Customer Support at: 1-800-679-3646. Office hours are between 9AM to 5PM ET, Monday through …