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This continuing education course reviews the estimated levels of arsenic in the food supply, the links between arsenic exposure and disease, populations at risk, and recommendations for limiting exposure. It also explains the differences between inorganic arsenic compounds, which are considered more toxic to humans, and less toxic organic arsenic. A review of the existing research on the health effects of arsenic, regulations on arsenic levels in food and water, and current recommendations for clinicians to utilize in practice are included.
Discussion Threads
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Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education course, healthcare professionals should be better able to:
- Explain why arsenic can be present in foods and name at least two foods that have a high risk of arsenic contamination.
- Evaluate current regulations on arsenic levels in food and water and how estimated intakes in the US compare.
- Analyze the possible association between arsenic consumption and certain health risks, including cancer, heart disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes.
- Formulate at least two strategies for reducing inorganic arsenic exposure and assist patients who are at risk of higher exposure implement these recommendations.
FACULTY
Elizabeth Streit, MS, RDN, LD
No relevant financial relationships with commercial interests exist
PLANNERS
Jack Graham, Director, Continuing Education
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Leslie Cimei, Associate Director, Continuing Education
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Rina Allawh, MD
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Great Valley Publishing Company adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME/CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
Great Valley Publishing is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Great Valley Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Great Valley Publishing adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™