Graduate School USA

Program

Science and Our Food Supply: Examining Dietary Supplements

Program Description

Science and Our Food Supply: Exploring Dietary Supplements was developed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Millions of Americans take dietary supplements, and that number continues to rise. However, dietary supplement labeling can be confusing or misleading. Teens are particularly vulnerable targets for misunderstanding what dietary supplements are and are often unaware of the potential benefits and adverse effects they can have on their bodies. This curriculum is designed to empower students to evaluate the accuracy and credibility of information they see and hear about dietary supplements.

As dietary supplements attract interest among American teenagers who are struggling with perceived or real weight issues, or striving to enhance their sports performance or overall appearance, it is important that students have the right educational tools to help them understand whether to use a particular dietary supplement. The content and activities in Science and Our Food Supply: Examining Dietary Supplements are designed to intrigue and stimulate student curiosity and help them to make healthy decisions.

You will learn about:

  • The Supplements Facts label
  • Limited government oversight of dietary supplements
  • Adverse event reporting
  • Multivitamins
  • Live microbials (commonly referred to as “probiotics”)
  • Athletic performance enhancement/bodybuilding products
  • Dietary supplement advertising
  • Caffeine and energy products
  • Botanicals

The estimated time to complete this course is 10 hours. From the date you begin the course, you will have 3 weeks to complete it. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate for 1 CEU (10 hours) from Graduate School USA.

FDA

Admission Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:  Participants must meet all eligibility requirements that can be reviewed at https://www.teachfoodscience.org/

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please have your current teaching certificate available to upload as part of your application.

When you apply:

  1. Select the apply button. You will be prompted to create an account unless you have one already. This will be your log-in for accessing all course materials. (If setting up a new account, please click on the final “submit” button.)
  2. Your email address, which you enter in this form, will also become your username when you log-in to the class.
  3. Answer all questions.
  4. Once the application is received and reviewed, you will be notified of its status and next steps.

    If you require ADA accommodations, please let us know and visit ADA for additional information.

For online assistance please contact us at 1-888-744-4723; for information about the course email isabelle.howes@graduateschool.edu

Course seats are limited.

This course is sponsored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Application Fee: $ 0.00