Module 1: Introduction to Nutritional Genomics

Performance Indicators

• 8.1.2 Integrates knowledge of biological, physical, and social sciences with knowledge of food and nutrition to make decisions related to nutrition care.
• 8.2.1 Engages in educational activities to maintain knowledge and to obtain new knowledge of diseases and clinical conditions.
• 8.2.3 Analyzes new information and how it impacts medical nutrition therapy.

Learning Objectives

• Describe common types of genetic variation between individuals.
• Define nutrigenetics and describe how this subfield of nutritional genomics may enhance tailoring of diet recommendations to individuals.
• Identify specific single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that underlie certain gene diet interactions.

Module 2: Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing and Clinical Genetic Testing

Performance Indicators

• 1.3.1 Recognizes actual or potential ethical issues and dilemmas encountered in practice
• 8.3.2 Differentiates between outdated and current evidence-based practice related to the management of diseases and clinical conditions
• 10.1.4 Determines appropriate service and referral needs based on screening data

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the utility of direct-to-consumer options on the market.
• Decide if using direct-to-consumer testing is a part of the nutrition services you want to offer to clients so they can personalize their health goals.
• Compare the roles that RDNs and certified genetics' counselors have in evaluating and communicating DTC testing efficacy and results.

Module 3: Ethical Considerations for Incorporating Nutrigenomics into Nutrition Counseling and Care

Performance Indicators

• 1.1.6 Recognizes and exercises professional judgement within the limits of individual qualifications.
• 1.3.1 Recognizes actual or potential ethical issues and dilemmas encountered in practice.
• 1.3.3 Uses ethical reasoning and decision-making processes to address ethical dilemmas.
• 4.1.2 Interprets and integrates evidence-based research and literature in decision-making.

Learning Objectives

• Assess the current capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations of genomics technologies and incorporating nutritional genomics into nutrition practice.
• Identify the role that registered dietitian nutritionists have in advancing nutritional genomics and precision nutrition while remaining within their scope of practice.