Fiber - Role in Cardiometabolic Health and Tips for Patient Care
When & Where
May 6, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Virtual - Microsoft Teams ( View in Google Map)
Contact
- Mirella Jabbour
- [email protected]
Event Description
A Food-First Approach to Cardiometabolic Health
3-Part Webinar Series Sponsored by Avocados – Love One Today
Join the Nourish Program in partnership with Avocados – Love One Today to learn about nutrition considerations for cardiometabolic health and gain tips for how to bring this information into practice with strategies and tools for patient care.
Part 3: Fiber – Role in Cardiometabolic Health and Tips for Patient Care
Fiber is a powerhouse for cardiometabolic health, yet less than 10% of American adults are getting enough—a gap that has persisted for years. In this webinar, we’re unpacking the latest scientific evidence on the benefits of fiber and bringing it to life with a culinary demo featuring simple, delicious ways to boost fiber intake. From an easy avocado upgrade to other practical tips, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to help patients bridge the fiber gap with nutrient-dense foods. Register for part 3!
Speakers:
Rupa Mahadevan, MD
Assistant Professor, Community and General Pediatrics
Culinary Medicine Instructor
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
Dolores Woods, MA, RDN, LD
Nutritionist Supervisor, Nourish Program
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
Moderator:
Jerri Berry, MA, RDN
Research Associate
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
To review Part 1: Personalized Strategies and Tools for Patient Care, please click here!
To register for Part 2: Good Fats – Role in Cardiometabolic Health and Tips for Patient Care, please click here!
Event Site Link
Additional Information
A Food-First Approach to Cardiometabolic Health
3-Part Webinar Series Sponsored by Avocados – Love One Today
Join the Nourish Program in partnership with Avocados – Love One Today to learn about nutrition considerations for cardiometabolic health and gain tips for how to bring this information into practice with strategies and tools for patient care.
Part 3: Fiber – Role in Cardiometabolic Health and Tips for Patient Care
Fiber is a powerhouse for cardiometabolic health, yet less than 10% of American adults are getting enough—a gap that has persisted for years. In this webinar, we’re unpacking the latest scientific evidence on the benefits of fiber and bringing it to life with a culinary demo featuring simple, delicious ways to boost fiber intake. From an easy avocado upgrade to other practical tips, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to help patients bridge the fiber gap with nutrient-dense foods. Register for part 3!
Speakers:
Rupa Mahadevan, MD
Assistant Professor, Community and General Pediatrics
Culinary Medicine Instructor
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
Dolores Woods, MA, RDN, LD
Nutritionist Supervisor, Nourish Program
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
Moderator:
Jerri Berry, MA, RDN
Research Associate
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
To review Part 1: Personalized Strategies and Tools for Patient Care, please click here!
To register for Part 2: Good Fats – Role in Cardiometabolic Health and Tips for Patient Care, please click here!
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