Dietitian Course: Nutritional Biochemistry Review: CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D: Power Duo of Calcium Homeostasis

NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY REVIEW: CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D: POWER DUO OF CALCIUM HOMEOSTASIS

This webinar is perfect for the Registered Dietitian or NDTR who has been away from the classroom and wants to 'brush up' on Nutritional Biochemistry. It is also a great review for RD-eligible participants who would like to review for their upcoming RD exam. We will review calcium and vitamin D, including calcium regulation and homeostasis, absorption, transport, and excretion. We will also review calcium' s interaction with other nutrients and the major and supporting roles of calcium and vitamin D in the body.

Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:

Explain normal calcium homeostasis, highlighting the role of vitamin D.

Describe all hormones involved in calcium regulation and homeostasis.

Describe the various roles of calcium and vitamin D in normal body functions.

Discuss sources of calcium and vitamin D, including non-dairy sources of calcium, and recommended needs of each.

Diagnose and assess osteopenia and osteoporosis and discuss the role of the RDN in this disease.

Live Webinar Date: May 15, 2025 (04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Eastern Time) (US and Canada)

Expiration Date: Mar 27, 2026

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 9.1.1, 9.1.4, 9.2.1, 11.2.8

Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals

Number of Credits: 1.0

Level(s): 1, 2

Total Cost: 1 Site Credit

About the Presenter: Stacy Ferrari, MPH, RDN, LDN

Stacy Ferrari is a Florida-based Registered Dietitian with her master's degree in Public Health Nutrition from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has over 25 years of experience in education, wellness nutrition, weight management, public speaking, and health promotion. Stacy is currently working as a nutrition contractor in private practice.

Stacy believes that following sound nutrition practices along with a focus on wellness and fitness are the keys to a longer and healthier life. This belief fuels her passion for sharing evidence-based nutrition information to anyone with a desire to improve their health or the health of others.