CME Module 5 – Protein, Amino Acids, Vegetarian Diets, and Eating Disorders: August 17, 2025 3 pm – 6:30 pm EST via Zoom

Protein, Amino Acids, Vegetarian Diets, and Eating Disorders: August 17, 2025 3 pm – 6:30 pm EST via Zoom

We focus on the biological need for dietary proteins, focusing on essential amino acids and their dietary sources. We outline the dietary needs and sources of protein and focus on vegetarian diets, possible nutritional deficiencies and the ways vegetarians and vegans can ensure adequate protein intake. In the kitchen we prepare vegetarian meals, focusing on satiety and complementary proteins.