Lifestyle: Resources

Section	Name	Description
	Lifestyle Medicine Mentored Activities
	LM Course Files	Files that you may need to download for the course.
	Peer activities

Module 1: Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine	Study Guide: Module 1: Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine	In this document, we summarized key topics of the module to help you study. Please note that these notes do not cover all of the material in its entirety; you are still encouraged to read and study all of the required learning resources.
	Flashcards Module 1: Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine	Here are specialized flashcards designed to reinforce and test your knowledge throughout this course.
	Stretching Exercise	To refresh your mind and body before taking this module, let's start with some stretching exercises:

Module 1 : Lesson 1: Definition, Role, and Evidence Base for Lifestyle Medicine	Lesson Summary Module 1: Lesson 1:Definition, Role, and Evidence Base for Lifestyle Medicine	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Noncommunicable Diseases	Read the entire article. (7 minutes) World Health Organization (WHO) - 2024
	Mental health and non-communicable diseases: a narrative review	Read the entire article. (18 minutes) PM - 2022
	Lifestyle Medicine Standards	Read the section titled "Definition of Lifestyle Medicine" and the content of Table 1 (page 2). (5 min) American College of Lifestyle Medicine - 2012
	The Academic Basis of Lifestyle Medicine	Read the entire article. (15 min) American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine (AJLM) - 2023
	What is Lifestyle Medicine?	Read the web page and watch the video. (18 min) British Society of Lifestyle Medicine - 2023
	Overview of Lifestyle Medicine	Read the entire article. (15 min) NIH National Library Medicine - 2023
	Lifestyle Medicine Prevention, Treatment, and Reversal of Disease	Read the entire article. (17 min) Medical Clinics of North America - 2023
	The acceptability of lifestyle medicine for the treatment of mental illness: perspectives of people with and without lived experience of mental illness	Read under the headline: Introduction - Results - Conclusion. (18 min) BMC Public Health - 2024
	Prioritized Research for the Prevention, Treatment, and Reversal of Chronic Disease: Recommendations From the Lifestyle Medicine Research Summit	Read the entire article. (40 min) Frontiers Media - 2020
	Implications of lifestyle medicine in medical practice	Read the entire article. (15 min) NIH National Library of Medicine - 2023
	Lifestyle Medicine - A Modern Medical Discipline Transforming Healthcare	Watch the entire video. (4 hours 8 min) British Society of Lifestyle Medicine - 2022
	Incorporating Mental Health Into Lifestyle Medicine	Read the entire article. (14 min) American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine (AJLM) - 2022
	Incorporating Lifestyle Medicine Into Primary Care Practice	Read the entire article. (26 min) American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine (AJLM) - 2022

Module 1 : Lesson 2: Key Clinical Processes in Lifestyle Medicine	Lesson Summary Module 1: Lesson 2: Key Clinical Processes in Lifestyle Medicine	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	American College of Lifestyle Medicine Expert Consensus Statement: Lifestyle Medicine for Optimal Outcomes in Primary Care	Read the entire article. (20 minutes) American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine - 2023
	Screening for Abnormal Blood Glucose and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Recommendation Statement	Read the entire article. (13 minutes) American Academy of Family Physicians - 2016
	10 ways to control high blood pressure without medication	Read the entire article. (11 minutes) Mayo Clinic - 2022
	USPSTF A and B Recommendations	Read the content of the table that is relevant to lifestyle medicine. (5 minutes) U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) - 2016
	Impact of Lifestyle Modifications on Cardiovascular Health: A Narrative Review	Read under headlines: (5 minutes) Introduction and Background Impact of Diet on Cardiovascular Health Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health Smoking Cessation and Cardiovascular Health Stress Management and Cardiovascular Health NIH - 2023
	Adult Health Questionnaire	Examine the questionnaire. (10 minutes) Mint Health Clinics
	Hypertension - Diagnosis and Management	Read the entire web page. (15 minutes) HealthLink BC, Government of British Columbia - 2024
	Impact of Lifestyle Modifications on Cardiovascular Health: A Narrative Review	Read the complete article. (20 minutes) NIH - 2023
	Lifestyle Medicine in Diabetes Care: The Lifedoc Health Model	Read under headlines: (25 minutes) Abstract Introduction Lifestyle Medicine at LDH NIH - 2022
	2023 ESH Hypertension Guideline Update: Bringing Us Closer Together Across the Pond	Read the complete article. (30 minutes) American College of Cardiology - 2024
	Updating the Canadian clinical practice guideline for managing pediatric obesity: a protocol	Read under the headline: (10 minutes) Abstract Summarizing the evidence Interpretation National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health - 2022
	Overweight and obesity management	Read the entire guideline. (25 minutes) National Institute for Health and Care Excellence - 2025
	Enhancing primary care and preventive services through Interprofessional practice and education	Read the entire article. (19 minutes) Israel Journal of Health Policy Research - 2020
	Evaluating the Effectiveness of Lifestyle Interventions in Preventing Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Review	Read the entire article. (25 minutes) Journal of Ecohumanism - 2024
	Impact of lifestyle modification on type 2 diabetes outcomes	Read the entire article. (25 minutes) Scientific Scholar on behalf of Future Health- 2024
	The Impact of Lifestyle on Heart Health	Read the entire article. (7 minutes) Orlando Clinical Research Center - 2024
	Referrals to a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist	Read the entire guideline. (30 minutes) Alberta Health Services - 2020

Module 1: Lesson 3: Introduction to Health Behavior Change	Lesson Summary Module1: Lesson 3: Introduction to Health Behavior Change	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Encouraging Health Behavior Change: Eight Evidence-Based Strategies	Read the entire article. (25 minutes) American Academy of Family Physicians - 2018
	Why behavior change is hard - and why you should keep trying	Read the entire article. (16 minutes) Harvard Medical School - 2021

Module 1 : Lesson 4: The Role of Physician Health and Physician Advocacy to Support Healthy Lifestyles	Lesson Summary Module 1: Lesson 4: The Role of Physician Health and Physician Advocacy to Support Healthy Lifestyles	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Future Directions for Health Equity and Lifestyle Medicine: Insights from Former US Surgeons General	Read the entire article. (7 minutes) American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine - 2022
	Incorporating Lifestyle Medicine Into Primary Care Practice: Perceptions and Practices of Family Physicians	Read the entire article. (30 minutes) American College of LM - 2022
	Strategies for Promotion of a Healthy Lifestyle in Clinical Settings: Pillars of Ideal Cardiovascular Health: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association	Read the entire article. (7 minutes) American Heart Association-Circulation - 2021
	Healthcare Provider Advocacy for Primary Health Care Strengthening: A Call for Action	Read the entire article. (20 minutes) Journal of Primary Care & Community Health - 2022
	Johns Hopkins HealthCare Solutions Desk Exercises	Practice the recommended exercises that you can do at your desk, as outlined in the images at the bottom of the pdf document. (7 minutes) Johns Hopkins Medicine - 2023

Module 2: Fundamentals of Health Behavior Change	Study Guide: Module 2: Fundamentals of Health Behavior Change	In this document, we summarized key topics of the module to help you study. Please note that these notes do not cover all of the material in its entirety; you are still encouraged to read and study all of the required learning resources.
	Flashcards Module 2: Fundamentals of Health Behavior Change	Here are specialized flashcards designed to reinforce and test your knowledge throughout this course.
	Stretching Exercises	To refresh your mind and body before taking this module, let's start with some stretching exercises:

Module 2 : Lesson 1: Tools for Health Behavior Change	Introduction to Behavior Change
	Lesson Summary Module 2: Lesson 1: Tools for Health Behavior Change	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Promoting Healthy Lifestyles in Primary Care	Read the entire article. (5 minutes) Advanced Management - 2024
	Stages of Change Theory	Read the entire excerpt. (15 minutes) StatPearls Publishing - 2025
	Development and Validation of a Lifestyle Behavior Tool in Overweight and Obese Women through Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches	Read under headlines: (15 minutes) Introduction Discussion Conclusions NIH National Library of Medicine - 20251
	Care for substance use disorder guide	Read the entire content and download the AMA's "Care for Substance Use Disorder How-To Guide" (PDF). (16 minutes) American Medical Association (AMA) - 2021
	The Stages of Change Model, and Treatment Planning	Read slides 8-29. (21 minutes) Governors State University
	Behavior Modification for Lifestyle Improvement	Read the entire content. (28 minutes) NIH National Library of Medicine - 2023
	Motivation and reward mechanisms in health behavior change processes	Read the entire content. (11 minutes) Science Direct - 2021
	AFMC Primer on Population Health	Read: Improving Health (Chapter 8). (17 minutes) The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) - 2024
	Effective Behavior Change Techniques in Digital Health Interventions for the Prevention or Management of Noncommunicable Diseases: An Umbrella Review	Read under the headline: Summary of the Evidence. (20 minutes) Society of Behavioral Medicine - 2023
	Health Behavior Change: How to Better Understand Your Patients	Read the complete content. (12 minutes) Fullscript: INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE - 2022
	Health Coaching: Help Patients Take Charge of Their Health	Read the entire content. (13 minutes) American Medical Association (AMA) - 2024
	Does Health Coaching Work? A Rapid Review of Empirical Evidence	Read pages 5-12. (10 minutes) Henley Business School - 2021
	Lifestyle interventions and behavior change techniques	Read the entire content. (30 minutes) MAX HealthCare

Module 2 : Lesson 2: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral and Positive Psychology Techniques	Tools for Health Behavior Change
	Lesson Summary Module 2: Lesson 2: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral and Positive Psychology Techniques	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Positive psychology	Read the entire content. (5 minutes) Harvard Health Publishing - 2023
	Motivational Interviewing techniques: Facilitating behaviour change in the general practice setting	Read the entire content. (6 minutes) Psychology Today - 2022
	Mental Health in Lifestyle Medicine: A Call to Action	Read under headlines: (15 minutes) Lifestyle Medicine for Mental Health The Current State of Lifestyle Medicine Research Mental and Behavioral Health Disciplines Mental Health and Physical Health: Important Overlap Mental Health Considerations for Lifestyle Medicine American College of Lifestyle Medicine - 2021
	Effectiveness of a cognitive behavioral therapy-integrated, hospital-based program for prediabetes: a matched cohort study	Read the entire article. (20 minutes) Springer Nature Limited - 2024
	Cognitive behavioral therapy for lifestyle changes in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis	Read under the headline: (15 minutes) Abstract Behavioral and psychological outcomes Discussion Scientific Reports - 2023
	Wellness Wheel	Read the entire text. (7 minutes) Clarion University of Pennsylvania
	What Is Appreciative Inquiry?	Read the entire content. (5 minutes) Investopedia: Caroline Banton - 2024
	Tools for Transformation-Center for Excellence in Primary Care (CEPC)	Read the entire article interact with the links to access the entire reading material. (17 minutes) University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) - 2024
	Nutrition basics for healthy eating \| Nutrition Time - EP15 \| Lifesum	Watch the entire video. (8 minutes) Lifesum - 2021
	SMART Goals	Watch the entire video. (3 minutes) Your Personal Nutrition Guide - 2020
	Support your Patients with Behavior Change Strategies:5 A’s behavior change model	Read the entire document and the Resource: 5 A’s Behavior Change Model Adapted for Self-Management Support Improvement. (15 minutes) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - 2015
	Nutrition and Fitness for Laborers: Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle	Read the entire document. (5 minutes) Health and Safety Fund - 2023
	The Influence of Patient–Provider Communication on Self-Management Among Patients With Chronic Illness: A Systematic Mixed Studies Review	Read the entire article. (15 minutes) Journal of Advanced Nursing - 2024
	Using motivational interviewing and brief action planning for adopting and maintaining positive health behaviors	Read the entire article. (20 minutes) Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases - 2023
	CCNC Motivational Interviewing (MI) Resource Guide	Read pages 25-40. (30 minutes) Community Care of North Carolina - 2017
	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treatment of Adult Obesity	Read the entire article. (25 minutes) Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences - 2016
	Cognitive behavioural therapy for adults with overweight or obesity	Read the entire article. (30 minutes) NIH National Library Medicine - 2023
	All you need to know about nutrition \| Nutrition Time - EP1 \| Lifesum	Watch the entire video. (3 minutes) Lifesum - 2019
	Motivational Interviewing: Update Your Understanding	Read the entire article. (25 minutes) Mental Health Academy - 2025

Module 2 : Lesson 3: Building Effective Relationships with Patients	Building Effective Relationship with Patients
	Lesson Summary Module 2: Lesson 3: Building Effective Relationships with Patients	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Poor Physician-Patient Communication and Medical Error	Read the entire article. (5 minutes) ANDY LAZRIS MD, CMD. - 2021
	Building a Thriving Lifestyle Medicine Practice Within a Primary Care Clinic: A Model for Aspiring Lifestyle Medicine Practitioners	Read the entire article. (13 minutes) NIH National Library of Medicine - 2020
	Motivational interviewing for healthcare providers	Read the entire web page and watch the videos. (30 minutes) Health Navigator Charitable Trust - 2022

Module 2 : Lesson 4: Maintain Healthy Behaviors	Maintain Healthy Behaviors
	Lesson Summary Module 2: Lesson 4: Maintain Healthy Behaviors	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	How to maintain health behaviours long term?	Read the web page. (5 minutes) Practical Health Psychology - 2020
	Care for substance use disorder guide	Read the web page. (7 minutes) American Medical Association (AMA) - 2024
	The effectiveness of a transtheoretical model-based smoking cessation intervention for rural smokers: A quasi-experimental longitudinal study	Read the entire article. (13 minutes) Patient Education and Counseling - 2024
	Self-management support for chronic disease in primary care: frequency of patient self-management problems and patient reported priorities, and alignment with ultimate behavior goal selection	Read the entire document. (10 minutes) BMC Family Practice volume - 2019
	Application of the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) to exercise behaviour among Macedonian college students	Download the Document pdf and read the entire article. (21 minutes) Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2020

Module 3: Physical Activity Science and Prescription	Study Guide: Module 3: Physical Activity Science and Prescription	In this document, we summarized key topics of the module to help you study. Please note that these notes do not cover all of the material in its entirety; you are still encouraged to read and study all of the required learning resources.
	Flashcards Module 3: Physical Activity Science and Prescription	Here are specialized flashcards designed to reinforce and test your knowledge throughout this course.

Module 3 : Lesson 1: Introduction to Physical Activity	Lesson Summary Module 3: Lesson 1: Introduction to Physical Activity	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Physical activity	Read the web page. (12 minutes) WHO - 2024
	What You Can Do to Meet Physical Activity Recommendations	Read the entire article. (6 minutes) Physical Activity Basics - 2024
	WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour: at a glance	Read the entire guide. (20 minutes) World Health Organization (WHO) - 2020
	Exercise is Medicine® Fact Sheet	Read the entire article. (18 minutes) EIM- Exercise Is Medicine - 2019
	The Global Burden of Disease attributable to low physical activity and its trends from 1990 to 2019: An analysis of the Global Burden of Disease study	Read the entire article. (18 minutes) Front Public Health - 2022
	23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health?	Watch the entire video. (9 minutes) ‎Dr. Mike Evans, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, Department of Family and Community Medicine - 2021

Module 3: Lesson 2: Recommendations on Physical Activity	Lesson Summary Module 3: Lesson 2: Recommendations on Physical Activity Expand all General	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Let's get moving: The Global Status Report on Physical Activity 2022 calls for urgent action	Read the entire article. (7 minutes) NIH National Library of Medicine - 2023
	High cost of physical inactivity highlighted in first-ever global report	Read the web page. (8 minutes) The NCD Alliance - 2022
	Physical Activity Basics and Your Health	Read the entire web page and interact with the links to access the entire reading material. (15 minutes) Physical Activity Basics - 2024
	How fast does the Grim Reaper walk? Receiver operating characteristics curve analysis in healthy men aged 70 and over	Read the section titled "Abstract". If you require additional information, please feel free to read the entire article (optional). Note: This article is based on scientific research. (3 minutes) BMJ Publishing Group Ltd - 2011

Module 3: Lesson 3: Components of Physical Activity	Lesson Summary Module 3: Lesson 3: Components of Physical Activity	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Quantity and Quality of Exercise for Developing and Maintaining Cardiorespiratory, Musculoskeletal, and Neuromotor Fitness in Apparently Healthy Adults: Guidance for Prescribing Exercise	Read the entire article. (60 minutes) American College of Sports Medicine - 2011
	Movement and Exercise	Read the web page. (5 minutes) Stanford Lifestyle Medicine
	Physical Fitness and Its Components	Read the entire content and watch the video. (30 minutes) Physiopedia - 2022
	Activity Burst Everywhere for Fitness - Physical Activity Engineered to fit YOUR life!	Choose one exercise video designed for you to perform either "At Home", at the "Office" or in the "Waiting Area" and do the exercises. Enjoy. (6 minutes) ABE for Fitness - 2010

Module 3 : Lesson 4: Exercise Prescription	Lesson Summary Module 3: Lesson 4: Exercise Prescription	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Lesson 6: Planning for Physical Fitness	Read from the section titled "The FITT Principle" (page 168) until the end of page 175. (18 minutes) Government of Manitoba - 2008
	Rated Perceived Exertion (RPE) Scale	Read the entire website. (15 minutes) Cleveland Clinic - 2023
	Physical Activity, COVID-19 and Older Adults	Read the text. (4 minutes) 2020
	Your Rx for Health Series	Explore the many Rx prescriptions for physical activity, get familiarized with the prescriptions, and read the "Foundational Exercise Rx " documents. The rest of the information is supplementary. (30 minutes) EIM- Exercise Is Medicine
	Physical Activity Guidelines for School-Aged Children and Adolescents	Read the entire content. (7 minutes) Physical Education and Physical Activity - 2024
	Your Prescription for Health - Exercise is Medicine	Read the text. (3 minutes) EIM- Exercise Is Medicine - 2008

Module 3 : Lesson 5: Patient Evaluation	Lesson Summary Module 3 : Lesson 5: Patient Evaluation	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Preparticipation Physical Evaluation (PPE)	Read the entire content and download the extra resources. (40 minutes) American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - 2023
	Preparticipation Screening Prior to Physical Activity in Community Lifestyle Interventions	Read the entire content. (25 minutes) PUB Med Line - Transl J Am Coll Sports Med. - 2018
	Applying the ACSM Preparticipation Screening Algorithm to U.S. adults, NHANES 2001—04	Read the text and study the tabs. (22 minutes) American College of Sports Medicine - 2020
	PAR-Q Forms	Read the entire content. (10 minutes) The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology - 2021

Module 3 : Lesson 6: Improving Exercise Adoption and Maintenance	Lesson Summary Module 3: Lesson 6: Improving Exercise Adoption and Maintenance	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Physical Activity and Exercise Prescription	Read the entire content. (23 minutes) Physiopedia - 2025
	‘Talking the walk’ – how to motivate patients to be physically active	Read the entire content. (20 minutes) Nursing in Practice - Cogora - 2024
	Healthcare Providers' Action Guide	Read pages 2-3, 8-11, and 17-19. (25 minutes) EIM- Exercise Is Medicine - 2016
	Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans	Read the subsection: Chapter 8. Taking Action: Increasing Physical Activity Levels of Americans (PDF pages 94-112). (30 minutes) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - 2018

Module 4: Nutrition Science, Assessment and Prescription (and Obesity)	Study Guide: Module 4: Nutrition Science, Assessment and Prescription (and Obesity)	In this document, we summarized key topics of the module to help you study. Please note that these notes do not cover all of the material in its entirety; you are still encouraged to read and study all of the required learning resources.
	Flashcards Module 4: Nutrition Science, Assessment and Prescription (and Obesity)	Here are specialized flashcards designed to reinforce and test your knowledge throughout this course.
	Stretching exercise	To refresh your mind and body before taking this module, let's start with some stretching exercises:

Module 4 : Lesson 1: Basics of Nutrition	Introduction to Nutrition
	Lesson Summary Module 4: Lesson 1: Basics of Nutrition	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Healthy diet	Read the web page. (12 minutes) World Health Organization (WHO) - 2020
	Overview of Nutrition	Read down to the section titled "Micronutrients". (10 minutes) Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp - 2024
	The Nutrition Source: What Should I Eat?	Read the content in the following subtitles in the menu on the left: (30 minutes) Healthy Eating Plate & Pyramid expand child menu Whole Grains Protein Vegetables and Fruits Fats and Cholesterol Vitamins and Minerals Harvard Chan Home - 2023
	Linus Pauling Institute » Micronutrient Information Center	Explore the webpage and read the summary of all the articles inside the Subjects: Minerals and Vitamins; the rest of the information is supplementary. (45 minutes) Oregon State University Linus Pauling Science Center
	Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, 2nd edition	Read the subsection titled "Eat a Healthy Diet" and the section titled " Potential of Dietary and Lifestyle Factors to Prevent Chronic Diseases". (10 minutes) National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health - 2006
	EFSA sets European dietary reference values for nutrient intakes	Read the web page. (5 minutes) European Food Safety Authority - 2010
	Introduction to Nutrition	Read the full lesson 1.1: Introduction to Nutrition. (15 minutes) LibreText Medicine "The University of Hawai" - 2022
	Introduction to vitamins and minerals \| Biology foundations	Watch entire video (6 minutes) High school biology \| Khan Academy - 2017
	Micronutrients for Health	Read the document. (5 minutes) Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University

Module 4 : Lesson 2: The Role of Nutrition in Preventing and Treating Chronic Diseases	The Role of Nutrition in Preventing and Treating Chronic Diseases
	Lesson Summary Module 4: Lesson 2: The Role of Nutrition in Preventing and Treating Chronic Diseases	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Dietary Lifestyle Changes	Read the entire article. (20 minutes) NIH - 2023
	The role of nutrition in preventing chronic diseases: an urgent need for public health education	Read the entire article. (5 minutes) Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. - 2023
	The Role of Nutrition in Cardiovascular Disease: Current Concepts and Trends	Read the entire article. (9 minutes) NIH - 2023
	A Heart-Healthy Diet for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Where Are We Now?	Read the entire article. (20 minutes) Vascular Health and Risk Management - 2023
	Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025	Read the section titled "Facts About Nutrition-Related Health Conditions in the United States" (PDF page 18). (5 minutes) USDA - 2020
	Midlife eating patterns tied to health decades later	Read the entire article. (3 minutes) National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services - 2025
	The Mediterranean Diet	Read the entire article. (20 minutes) MDPI Encyclopedia - 2021
	THE DASH DIET	Read the entire article. ( 8 minutes) VA Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation - 2020
	DASH Eating Plan	Read the entire information. (15 minutes) Vermont Department of Health - 2014
	The prevention and control the type-2 diabetes by changing lifestyle and dietary pattern	Read the entire article. (32 minutes) National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health - 2014
	Healthy lifestyle can prevent diabetes (and even reverse it)	Read the entire content. By Harvard Health Publishing Staff - 2023
	Perspective: Plant-Based Eating Pattern for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Treatment: Efficacy, Mechanisms, and Practical Considerations	Read the entire article. (17 minutes) ELSEVIERCOMPANY on behalf of the American Society for Nutrition. - 2021
	Reversing Type 2 Diabetes and ongoing remission	Read the web page. (8 minutes) Newcastle University - 2023
	Diet Review: Anti-Inflammatory Diet	Read the entire article. (15 minutes) Harvard University - 2021
	Foods that fight inflammation	Read the web page. (5 minutes) Harvard University - 2024
	Recommendations of the Spanish Arteriosclerosis Society: The diet in cardiovascular prevention - 2024 Update	Read the entire article. (10 minutes) Spanish Society of Arteriosclerosis (SEA) - 2024
	Mediterranean Diet and Diabetes: Prevention and Treatment	Read the entire article. (33 minutes) National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health - 2014
	The Role of Nutrition on Meta-inflammation: Insights and Potential Targets in Communicable and Chronic Disease Management	Read the entire article. (30 minutes) 2022

Module 4 : Lesson 3: Dietary Guidelines and Nutrition Prescriptions	Dietary Guidelines and Nutrition Prescriptions
	Lesson Summary Module 4: Lesson 3: Dietary Guidelines and Nutrition Prescriptions	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025	Read from PDF pages 30 to 42. (25 minutes) Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - 2020
	MyPlate	Scroll through the site. (4 minutes) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - 2020
	Cook Healthy	Read the entire web page and then click on the links titled "Planning Meals using Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide!" and "Healthy Eating: Variety and Balance". Read the content contained in those links as well. (8 minutes) Dietitians of Canada - 2024
	Standards of Care in Diabetes—2023	Read under the headline: (20 minutes) Nutrition Page S42 MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY Pag S60 -S76 THE JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND APPLIED RESEARCH AND EDUCATION - 2023
	Effect of Different Dietary Approaches in Comparison with High/Low-Carbohydrate Diets on Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure in Type 2 Diabetic Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	Read the entire article. (31 minutes) Prev Nutr Food Sci. - 2020
	11 foods that lower cholesterol	Read the entire web page. (9 minutes) Harvard University - 2021
	Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 (Eighth Edition) - An In-Depth Look at the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines	Read through the guideline pdf. (10 minutes) Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - 2020 - 2025
	Nutrition Prescription to Achieve Positive Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review	Read the entire article. (36 minutes) National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health - 2014

Module 4 : Lesson 4: Obesity	Obesity
	Lesson Summary Module 4: Lesson 4: Obesity	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Obesity and overweight	Read the Fact Sheet. (10 minutes) World Health Organization (WHO) - 2021
	U.S. Preventive Services Task Force - Screening for and Management of Obesity in Adults: Recommendation Statement	Read down to the section titled "Clinical Considerations". Be sure to read Table 1. (5 minutes) American Academy of Family Physicians - 2012
	Introduction to the dietary management of obesity in adults	Read the entire article. (20 minutes) Royal College of Physicians - 2023
	How Are Overweight and Obesity Treated?	Read down to the section titled "Weight-loss Medicines." (15 minutes) National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services - 2022
	Overweight & Obesity	Scroll through the site. (15 minutes) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - 2022
	How Are Overweight and Obesity Treated?	If you require additional information, please feel free to read the rest of the web page and watch the video. (10 minutes) National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services - 2020
	Dietary Habits, Obesity, and Bariatric Surgery: A Review of Impact and Interventions	Read the entire article. (22 minutes) Nutrition Support in Bariatric Surgery) - 2025
	The Definitive Guide to Healthy Eating in Real Life	Read the entire content. (15 minutes) Jillian Kubala, MS, RD - 2023

Module 5: Sleep Health Science and Interventions	Study Guide: Module 5: Sleep Health Science and Interventions	In this document, we summarized key topics of the module to help you study. Please note that these notes do not cover all of the material in its entirety; you are still encouraged to read and study all of the required learning resources.
	Flashcards Module 5: Sleep Health Science and Interventions	Here are specialized flashcards designed to reinforce and test your knowledge throughout this course.
	Stretching Exercise	To refresh your mind and body before taking this module, let's start with some stretching exercises:

Module 5: Lesson 1: The Role of Sleep in Health	Lesson Summary Module 5: Lesson1: The Role of Sleep in Health	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	The need to promote sleep health in public health agendas across the globe	Read the entire content. (38 minutes) Lancet Public Health - 2023
	Chronic Diseases and Sleep	Read the entire web page. (15 minutes) American Medical Women's Association.
	How Sleep Deprivation Impacts Mental Health	Read the entire web page. (11 minutes) Columbia University Department of Psychiatry - 2022
	An Overview of the Link Between Mental Health and Sleep Disorders	Read the entire article. (16 minutes) Verywell Health - 2024
	Recommended Amount of Sleep for a Healthy Adult: A Joint Consensus Statement of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society	Read whichever section(s) that is of interest to you (for those interested in depth). (120 minutes) National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health - 2006
	Association of Sleep Duration with Chronic Diseases in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)-Potsdam Study	Read the entire article. (42 minutes) PLOS - 2012
	An Overview of the Link Between Mental Health and Sleep Disorders	Read the entire article. (16 minutes) Verywell Health - 2024

Module 5 : Lesson 2: Sleep Disorder Evaluation and Management	Lesson Summary Module 5: Lesson 2: Common Sleep Disorders	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Management of Common Sleep Disorders	Read the entire article. (30 minutes) American Academy of Family Physicians - 2013
	Sleep Disorder	Read the entire information. (35 minutes) PubMed Line - StatPearls Publishing - 2025
	STOP-Bang Score for Obstructive Sleep Apnea	Read the web page. (15 minutes) Sleep Apnea Doctor Holdings - 2023
	Sleep hygiene: Simple practices for better rest	Read the entire article. (7 minutes) Harvard Health Publishing - 2025
	Sleep tips: 6 steps to better sleep	Read the web page. (5 minutes) Mayo Clinic Staff - 2025
	Overcoming Factors that Interfere with Sleep	Read both: "Behavioral Sleep Consultation" & "Twelve Simple Tips to Improve Your Sleep". (20 minutes) Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School - 2021
	Fiber and Saturated Fat Are Associated with Sleep Arousals and Slow Wave Sleep	Read the entire article. (28 minutes) National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health - 2016
	Blue light has a dark side	Read the entire health letter. (8 minutes) Harvard University - 2020
	Association between diet and sleep quality: A systematic review	Read the entire article. (15 minutes) Science Direct - 2020
	Your Guide to Healthy Sleep	Look through the booklet. (5 minutes) U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - 2011
	The blue light isn’t the only reason it’s a bad idea to look at screens at bedtime	Read the entire article. (12 minutes) APNEWS By ALBERT STUMM - 2024

Module 6: Fundamentals of Tobacco Cessation	Study Guide: Module 6: Fundamentals of Tobacco Cessation	In this document, we summarized key topics of the module to help you study. Please note that these notes do not cover all of the material in its entirety; you are still encouraged to read and study all of the required learning resources.
	Flashcards Module 6: Fundamentals of Tobacco Cessation	Here are specialized flashcards designed to reinforce and test your knowledge throughout this course.
	Stretching Exercise	To refresh your mind and body before taking this module, let's start with some stretching exercises:

Module 6 : Lesson 1: Epidemiology of Tobacco-Related Diseases	Lesson Summary Module 6: Lesson 1: Epidemiology of Tobacco-Related Diseases	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Health Effects of Smoking and Tobacco Products	Read the entire article and sections. (20 minutes) The American Lung Association - 2024
	Benefits of Quitting	Read the entire article and watch the video. (8 minutes) CDC - 2023
	Smoking Cessation—The Role of Healthcare Professionals and Health Systems	Read the entire article. (8 minutes) CDC - 2020
	Tobacco	Read down to the section titled "Picture warnings work". (4 minutes) World Health Organization (WHO) - 2023
	The Benefits of Quitting Smoking at Different Ages	Read the entire content. (33 minutes) American Journal of Preventive Medicine - 2024
	Interventions tailored for age and/or gender	Read the entire content. (20 minutes) Tobacco in Australia - 2022
	Primary Care Interventions for Prevention and Cessation of Tobacco Use in Children and Adolescents: Recommendation Statement	Read the entire article. (30 minutes) U.S. Preventive Services Task Force - 2020
	N-O-T: Not On Tobacco—Proven Teen Smoking and Vaping Cessation Program	Read the entire content. (18 minutes) American Lung Association - 2025
	Final Recommendation Statement: Tobacco Smoking Cessation in Adults, Including Pregnant Women: Behavioral and Pharmacotherapy Interventions	Read the recommendation statement. (53 minutes) U.S. Preventive Services Task Force - 2021

Module 6 : Lesson 2: The Physiological, Psychological, and Behavioral Components of Tobacco Use	Lesson Summary Module 6: Lesson 2:The Physiological, Psychological, and Behavioral Components of Tobacco Use	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Tobacco and Nervous System Development and Function—New Findings 2015–2020	Read the entire article. (20 minutes) NIH - 2021
	DrugFacts: Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products	Scroll down and read the section titled "How does tobacco deliver its effects?" (3 minutes) National Institutes of Health - 2022

Module 6 : Lesson 3: Treatment of Tobacco Use	Lesson Summary: Treatment of Tobacco Use	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Smoking Cessation Interventions	Read the entire article. (30 minutes) American Family Physician - 2022
	Toolkit for delivering the 5A’s and 5R’s brief tobacco interventions in primary care	Read the section titled "II. The unique role of the healthcare provider in tobacco control" (page 6). Then, read from the sub-section titled "iii. Three Challenges of Quitting" (page 10) down to the end of the section titled "V. The 5R's model to increase motivation to quit" (page 14). (30 minutes) World Health Organization (WHO) - 2014
	Psychometric properties of Fagerstrom Test of Nicotine Dependence A systematic review	Read the web page. (16 minutes) Industrial Psychiatry Journal - 2021
	WHO clinical treatment guideline for tobacco cessation in adults	Read the entire guideline. (60 minutes) World Health Organization (WHO) - 2024
	The Brief Tobacco Intervention	Read the section titled "The 2As & R" (page 1). (2 minutes) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
	Promoting Smoking Cessation	Read the entire article. (25 minutes) American Academy of Family Physicians - 2012
	MySmokefree: Your Personalized Quit Experience	Scroll through the site. (5-10 minutes) smokefree.gov
	Very Brief Advice on Smoking - 30 Seconds to save a life	Watch the video titled "30 Seconds to Save a Life". (4 minutes) The National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT)
	For Smokers Who Want to Quit - One Step at a Time	Read the entire booklet. (25 minutes) Canadian Cancer Society - 2013

Module 7: Managing Risky Alcohol Use	Study Guide: Module 7: Managing Risky Alcohol Use	In this document, we summarized key topics of the module to help you study. Please note that these notes do not cover all of the material in its entirety; you are still encouraged to read and study all of the required learning resources.
	Flashcards Module 7: Managing Risky Alcohol Use	Here are specialized flashcards designed to reinforce and test your knowledge throughout this course.
	Stretching exercise	To refresh your mind and body before taking this module, let's start with some stretching exercises:

Module 7 : Lesson 1: Epidemiology of Alcohol-Related Diseases	Lesson Summary Module 7: Lesson 1:Understanding Alcohol's Role in Disease Pathways	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Global status report on alcohol and health 2018	Download the article and read 4. Health Consequences from page 62 to page 82. (57 minutes) World Health Organization (WHO) - 2018
	Global status report on alcohol and health and treatment of substance use disorders	Download the document and read chapter 2, only pages 19-50. (60 minutes) World Health Organization (WHO) - 2024

Module 7 : Lesson 2: Screening for Harmful Alcohol Use	Lesson Summary Module 7: Lesson 2: Screening	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Smoking Cessation Interventions	Read the entire article. (30 minutes) Am Fam Physician - 2022
	Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI)	Read the entire page. (4 minutes) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - 2024
	Alcohol Electronic Screening and Brief Intervention: A Community Guide Systematic Review	Read the entire page. (4 minutes) National library of medicine - 2016
	Alcohol Misuse: Screening and Behavioral Counseling Interventions in Primary Care	Read the content of the box titled "Recommendation Summary". Then, scroll through the box titled "Related Information for Health Professionals" and click on the links to the "AUDIT" and "CAGE" questionnaires. Read the content of those links. (5 minutes) U.S. Preventive Services Task Force - 2020

Module 7 : Lesson 3: Intervention and Prevention	Lesson Summary Module 7: Lesson 3:Intervention and Prevention : Pharmacological and Psychosocial Treatment	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Treatment for Alcohol Problems: Finding and Getting Help	Read the entire guideline. (23 minutes) National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - 2025
	Alcohol	Read the entire article. (6 minutes) WHO - 2022
	Contextual factors associated with successful alcohol screening and brief intervention implementation and sustainment in adult primary care	Read the entire article. (20 minutes) CDC - 2020
	Relapse Prevention Video: Early Warning Signs and Important Coping Skills	Watch the video and read the text found below it. (8 min for reading, 6 min for the video) ADDICTIONS and RECOVERY.org - 2021
	Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for Girls and Women	Read under headlines: (60 minutes) Abstract Imtroduction SBIRT SCREENING BRIEF INTERVENTIONS REFERRAL TO TREATMENT NIH - 2020

Module 8: Emotional and Mental Well-Being Assessment and Interventions	Study Guide: Module 8: Emotional and Mental Well-Being Assessment and Interventions	In this document, we summarized key topics of the module to help you study. Please note that these notes do not cover all of the material in its entirety; you are still encouraged to read and study all of the required learning resources.
	Flashcards Module 8: Emotional and Mental Well-Being Assessment and Interventions	Here are specialized flashcards designed to reinforce and test your knowledge throughout this course.
	Stretching exercise	To refresh your mind and body before taking this module, let's start with some stretching exercises:

Module 8 : Lesson 1: Relationship Between Stress and Health	Relationship Between Stress and Health
	Lesson Summary Module 8: Lesson 1: Relationship Between Stress and Health	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Stress and Health: A Review of Psychobiological Processes	Scroll through the article and read the headline: KEY BIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS THROUGH WHICH STRESS IMPACTS HEALTH - (35 minutes) Annual Review of Psychology - 2021
	6 ways to take care of your mental health and well-being this World Mental Health Day	Read the entire web page and watch the video. (6 minutes) WHO - 2022
	The interplay of stress, health, and well-being: unraveling the psychological and physiological processes, volume II	Read the entire article. (15 minutes)
	The Nature of Stress	Read the entire article. (40 minutes) International Center for Nutritional Research, Inc - 2018
	Lifestyle and Managing Stress	Read the entire article. (3 minutes) eat.rigth.org - 2022

Module 8 : Lesson 2: Screening and Screening Tools	Screening and Screening Tools
	Lesson Summary Module 8: Lesson 2: Screening and Screening Tools	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Stress Management: How to Reduce and Relieve Stress	Read the entire website. (18 minutes) HelpGuide. Org International - 2024
	Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS)	Click on the link titled "Overview of DASS" and read the content. Then, return to the home page and click on the link titled "Download DASS". Choose which version you want to download and then download the "DASS response form". Read the questionnaire. (10 minutes) The University of New South Wales - 2023
	A Family Physician's Introduction To Lifestyle Medicine	Read: the entire subsection "Lifestyle Medicine and Stress Management" on PDF pages 26 to 30. (15 minutes) The American College of Lifestyle Medicine - 2022
	The 4 A's of stress relief	Read the web page. (4 minutes) The American Heart Association - 2021
	How stress affects your body	Watch the entire video. (5 minutes) TED - Ed Videos - 2015
	How stress affects your brain	Watch the entire video. (5 minutes) TED - Ed Videos - 2015

Module 8 : Lesson 3: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction	Lifestyle Related Intervention Strategies
	Lesson Summary Module 8: Lesson 3: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Mindfulness-based stress reduction: What to know	Read the entire article. (30 minutes) Medical News Today - 2023
	Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): How It Works, Cost, & What to Expect	Read the web page. (20 minutes) Choosing Therapy - 2023

Module 8 : Lesson 4: Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Comorbidities	Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Comorbidities
	Lesson Summary Module 8: Lesson 4: Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Comorbidities	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Comorbidity between depression and anxiety: assessing the role of bridge mental states in dynamic psychological networks	Read under headlines: (25 minutes) Abstract Background Results Discussion BMC Medicine - 2020

Module 8 : Lesson 5: Stress and Burnout Among Physicians	Stress and Burnout Among Physicians
	Lesson Summary Module 8: Lesson 5: Stress and Burnout Among Physicians	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Physician Burnout: Causes, Prevention and Solutions	Read the web page. (20 minutes) Wheel Health - 2023

Module 9: Sexuality and Health	Study Guide: Module 9: Sexuality and Health	In this document, we summarized key topics of the module to help you study. Please note that these notes do not cover all of the material in its entirety; you are still encouraged to read and study all of the required learning resources.
	Flashcards Module 9: Sexuality and Health	Here are specialized flashcards designed to reinforce and test your knowledge throughout this course.
	Stretching Exercise	To refresh your mind and body before taking this module, let's start with some stretching exercises:

Module 9 : Lesson 1: Relationship Between Sexuality and Health	Lesson Summary Module 9: Lesson 1: Relationship Between Sexuality and Health	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Sexual health	Read the web page. (7 minutes) World Health Organization (WHO) - 2025
	How Comprehensive Sexuality Education Supports a Better, Healthier Future!	Read the guidelines. (25 minutes) The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) - 2023
	How Sexual Health Influences Your Physical and Emotional Well-Being	Read the web page. (15 minutes) Agile Telehealth
	What to know about sexual dysfunction	Read the entire content: Definition, Categories, In males, In females, Contacting a doctor, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment. (20 minutes) Mediocal News Today - Healthline Media - 2024
	Sexuality in Later Life	Read the web page. (12 minutes) National Institutes of Health - 2022

Module 9: Lesson 2: Counseling Patients with Sexuality Issues	Lesson Summary Module 9: Lesson 2: Counseling Patients with Sexuality Issues	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Talking With Patients About Sexuality and Sexual Health	Read the web page. (7 minutes) Association of Reproductive Health Professionals - 2022
	Sex Therapy for Non-Sex Therapists	Read the web page. (10 minutes) Association of Reproductive Health Professionals - 2022

Module 10: Implementing Lifestyle Medicine	Stretching
	Study Guide: Module 10: Implementing Lifestyle Medicine	In this document, we summarized key topics of the module to help you study. Please note that these notes do not cover all of the material in its entirety; you are still encouraged to read and study all of the required learning resources.
	Flashcards Module 10: Implementing Lifestyle Medicine	Here are specialized flashcards designed to reinforce and test your knowledge throughout this course.

Module 10 : Lesson 1: Health Promotion in Clinics and Practices	Health Promotion in Clinics and Practices	To start learning about the Four(4) Strategies for Promoting Healthy Lifestyle, WATCH the 0:00- 8:53 of this video lecture:
	Lesson Summary Module 10: Lesson 1: Health Promotion in Clinics and Practices	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Principles of Health Promotion: CHAPTER 3 Theoretical Approaches to Health Promotion and Disease Prevention	Read CHAPTER 3 Theoretical Approaches to Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. (60 minutes) Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC. - 2023
	Strategies for Promotion of a Healthy Lifestyle in Clinical Settings: Pillars of Ideal Cardiovascular Health: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association	Read the web page. (40 minutes) American Heart Association - 2021
	Preventing Medical Resident Burnout	Read the entire article. (15 minutes) The MedCommons - 2022
	RESIDENT AND FELLOW WELL-BEING	Read the web page. (10 minutes) WBI - 2021
	Principles of InterdisciplinaryTeam (IDT) Working	Read the entire article. (23 minutes) Alex Heaps - 2020
	Leveraging Time With Lifestyle-Based Group Visits	Read the entire abstract. (2 minutes) SAGE Publications - 2016
	Five(5) STEPS to Create a Wellness Culture	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c73HbbLFigw&t=533s
	Ten principles of good interdisciplinary team work	Read the entire article below. For a concise summary of the article, you may view 10:09-12:27 of this video lecture:
	Leveraging Time With Lifestyle-Based Group Visits	Read the entire abstract of the resource below this page. You may also view 12:27 of this video lecture for more information.
	Describing workplace interventions aimed to improve health of staff in hospital settings – a systematic review	Read the entire article. (30 minutes) BMC Health Services Research - 2022
	Prioritizing Well-Being in the Public Health Workforce	Read the entire article. (10 minutes) ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH OFFICIALS - 2024
	Inter-Professional Collaboration and Occupational Well-Being of Physicians Who Work in Adverse Working Conditions	Read the entire article. (20 minutes) Healthcare (Basel) - 2021
	Ten Lessons in Collaboration	Read the entire article. (38 minutes) The American Nurses Association, Inc. - 2005
	The Effect of a Multidisciplinary Lifestyle Intervention on Obesity Status, Body Composition, Physical Fitness, and Cardiometabolic Risk Markers in Children and Adolescents with Obesity	Read the entire article. (30 minutes) Nutrients - 2019
	Patient Experiences of a Theory-Based Lifestyle-Focused Group Treatment in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases and Type 2 Diabetes	Read the entire article. (30 minutes) National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health - 2013
	The effectiveness of lifestyle interventions on type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes incidence and cardiometabolic outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of evidence from low- and middle-income countries	Read the entire article. (30 minutes) NIH PubMed Central - 2022
	Lifestyle Medicine Reimbursement: A Proposal for Policy Priorities Informed by a Cross-Sectional Survey of Lifestyle Medicine Practitioners	Read under headlines: (20 minutes) Results Conclusion Ns. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2 - 2022
	A nutrition and lifestyle-focused shared medical appointment in a resource-challenged community setting: a mixed-methods study	Read the entire article. (18 minutes) BMC Public Health volume - 2022

Module 10 : Lesson 2: Strategies to Obtain Information about Local Community Resources	Video Lecture: Key Clinical Processes in Lifestyle Medicine	This video lecture summarizes all the key components of the lesson. You may watch it to revise before your quiz. Timestamps are shared in the page content
	Lesson Summary Module 10: Lesson 2: Strategies to Obtain Information about Local Community Resources	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Community Tool Box: Table of Contents	Scroll down and click on the link titled "Chapter 3. Assessing Community Needs and Resources". Then, click on the link titled "Section 8. Identifying Community Assets and Resources" and read the entire web page. (22 minutes) Community Tool Box, University of Kansas Work Group for Community Health and Development - 2023
	Primary Health Care - Resource Centre	Explore the web page. (20 minutes) Alberta Health Services - 2017
	Which strategies support the effective use of clinical practice guidelines and clinical quality registry data to inform health service delivery? A systematic review	Read under headlines: (20 minutes) Background Results Discussion Conclusion NIH PubMed Central - 2022
	On My Block: The Impact of Community Resources on Health Outcomes and Medical Spending	Read the entire article. (17 minutes) Center for Healthcare Strategies - 2020

Module 10 : Lesson 3: Strategies for Effective Office Systems to Plan Screenings, Follow Up on Test Results and Clinical Follow-Ups	Lesson Summary Module 10: Lesson 3: Strategies for Effective Office Systems to Plan Screenings, Follow Up on Test Results and Clinical Follow-Ups	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Committee Opinion: Tracking and Reminder Systems	Read the entire article. (13 minutes) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - 2016
	The Relationship Between Follow-up Appointments and Access to Primary Care	Read the entire article. (23 minutes) NIH PubMed Central - 2020
	Automated Clinician Prompts and Referrals Facilitate Access to Counseling Services, Leading to Positive Behavior Changes Among Patients	Read the entire article. (22 minutes) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - 2025
	What is the effectiveness of various invitation methods to a colonoscopy in the early detection and prevention of colorectal cancer? Protocol of a systematic review	Read the entire article. (6 minutes) Stark, U.A., Frese, T., Unverzagt, S. - 2020
	Video Lecture: Module 10- Lesson 3 (Developing an action plan)
	Effectiveness and Acceptability of Targeted Text Message Reminders in Colorectal Cancer Screening: Randomized Controlled Trial (M-TICS Study)	Read the entire article. (25 minutes) ClinicalTrials - 2012

Module 10: Lesson 4: Action Plan for Lifestyle Medicine Implementation	Lesson Summary Module 10: Lesson 4: Action Plan for Lifestyle Medicine Implementation	The lesson summaries provide a detailed overview of the key concepts and information covered in the external resources. However, learners are encouraged to explore the linked materials for a deeper understanding and more comprehensive analysis of the topics.
	Building a Thriving Lifestyle Medicine Practice Within a Primary Care Clinic: A Model for Aspiring Lifestyle Medicine Practitioners	Read the entire article. (12 minutes) NIH PubMed Central - 2020
	LOFIT (Lifestyle front Office For Integrating lifestyle medicine in the Treatment of patients): a novel care model towards community-based options for lifestyle change—study protocol	Read the entire article. (40 minutes) BMC PubMed Central - 2023
	Lifestyle medicine as a modality for prevention and management of chronic diseases	Read the entire article. (8 minutes) NIH PubMed Central - 2023
	Module 10 Lesson 4 : Summary and Closing Remarks	This video lecture summarizes all the key components of the lesson. It also serves as closure for this course.

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