Nutrition 201: Introduction to Clinical Nutrition I

Effective patient care begins with a solid metabolic foundation. Nutrition 201 introduces the core principles of clinical nutrition, bridging the gap between basic biochemistry and daily chiropractic practice. Dr. Howard Benedikt explores how specific micronutrients drive healing and systemic health.

Who this is for: Ideal for DCs looking to establish or refine their nutritional foundation and practitioners wanting to integrate evidence-based dietary advice into their clinical workflow.

Course Curriculum

• The Nutrition Landscape: Why nutrition is essential in modern chiropractic care.
• Micronutrient Essentials: A deep dive into vitamins and minerals as metabolic catalysts.
• Digestion & Absorption: Understanding the physiological barriers to nutrient bioavailability.
• Clinical Implementation: Basic assessment tools and "first-step" nutritional protocols.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this 2-hour recorded session, participants will be able to:

• Define the primary roles of essential vitamins and minerals in systemic health.
• Identify common clinical signs of nutrient deficiencies in chiropractic patients.
• Implement foundational nutritional recommendations to support patient outcomes.

Instructor: Howard Benedikt, DC, DCBCN

Dr. Howard Benedikt is a Board-Certified Chiropractic Clinical Nutritionist & President of the Clinical Board of Nutrition. He is renowned for his ability to translate complex nutritional biochemistry into practical, clinical applications for the modern practitioner.

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