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Apr 15

Good Fats - Role in Cardiometabolic Health and Tips for Patient Care
April 15, 2025 12:00 to April 15, 2025 1:00
A Food-First Approach to Cardiometabolic Health

3-Part Webinar Series Sponsored by Avocados – Love One Today

Join the Nourish Program in partnership with Avocados – Love One Today to learn about nutrition considerations for cardiometabolic health and gain tips for how to bring this information into practice with strategies and tools for patient care.

Part 2: Good Fats – Role in Cardiometabolic Health and Tips for Patient Care

Confused about dietary fat? The science on dietary fat has been building over the years and evidence suggests a beneficial role for unsaturated fats, like those found in avocados, nuts, seeds, oils, and seafood. Join us for a review of the latest scientific evidence and recommendations for unsaturated fats and get inspired with a culinary demo highlighting easy ways for patients to improve their dietary fat intake. Register for part 2!

Speakers:

Rupa Mahadevan, MD
Assistant Professor, Community and General Pediatrics
Culinary Medicine Instructor
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health

Dolores Woods, MA, RDN, LD
Nutritionist Supervisor, Nourish Program
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health

Moderator:

Jerri Berry, MA, RDN
Research Associate
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health

To review Part 1: Personalized Strategies and Tools for Patient Care, please click here!

To register for Part3: Fiber - Role in Cardiometabolic Health and Tips for Patient Care, please click here!

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May 6

Fiber - Role in Cardiometabolic Health and Tips for Patient Care
May 6, 2025 12:00 to May 6, 2025 1:00
A Food-First Approach to Cardiometabolic Health

3-Part Webinar Series Sponsored by Avocados – Love One Today

Join the Nourish Program in partnership with Avocados – Love One Today to learn about nutrition considerations for cardiometabolic health and gain tips for how to bring this information into practice with strategies and tools for patient care.

Part 3: Fiber – Role in Cardiometabolic Health and Tips for Patient Care

Fiber is a powerhouse for cardiometabolic health, yet less than 10% of American adults are getting enough—a gap that has persisted for years. In this webinar, we’re unpacking the latest scientific evidence on the benefits of fiber and bringing it to life with a culinary demo featuring simple, delicious ways to boost fiber intake. From an easy avocado upgrade to other practical tips, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to help patients bridge the fiber gap with nutrient-dense foods. Register for part 3!

Speakers:

Rupa Mahadevan, MD
Assistant Professor, Community and General Pediatrics
Culinary Medicine Instructor
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health

Dolores Woods, MA, RDN, LD
Nutritionist Supervisor, Nourish Program
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health

Moderator:

Jerri Berry, MA, RDN
Research Associate
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health

To review Part 1: Personalized Strategies and Tools for Patient Care, please click here!

To register for Part 2: Good Fats – Role in Cardiometabolic Health and Tips for Patient Care, please click here!

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