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Learning Objectives
Describe the most important aspects of labeling categories for organic products and National Organic Program Standards.
Explain how pesticides may influence the development of some chronic illnesses.
List the key features of the most commonly recommended vegetarian and vegan diets.
List practical strategies for helping patients reduce exposure to pesticides and contaminants when choosing organic, vegan and/or vegetarian diets.
Describe the clinical signs and symptoms of acute and delayed toxicity from organophosphate exposure in pesticides.
Discuss how health care professionals in the fields of nutrition, nursing, pharmacy, mental health, dentistry, occupational/physical therapies can utilize the information in this course to improve patient care and outcomes.