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• Define Lifestyle Medicine. 
• Examine the relationship between lifestyle health and non-communicable disease paradigm. 
• Examine the evidence for Lifestyle Medicine.

• Explain what a healthy diet means. 
• Give examples of nutrition controversies/myths. 
• Review the emerging consensus on healthy eating.

• Outline various types of diets.
• Review evidence regarding their benefits.

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• Explore theories of health behavior change and their practical application. 
• Analyze the contribution of cognitive-behavioral therapy for the empowerment of lifestyle change.

• Develop an applied understanding of the principles of motivational interviewing.
• Recognize the principles of positive psychology and how they can be used in clinical practice.

• Recognize healthy behaviors which support connectedness, mental and emotional well-being.
• Examine the evidence for diet and emotional well-being.
• Outline components of mental and emotional wellness management.

• Define key terms in mental health and well-being.
• Summarize and demonstrate the evidence-based mental health practical strategies to promote health.

• Examine the evidence for physical activity in promoting health.
• Discuss the benefits of physical activity.
• Appraise various forms of physical activity regimes.

• Outline components of physical activity.
• Develop an exercise prescription.
• Recognize the long-term benefits of exercise medicine.

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• Describe the physiology of sleep.
• Examine the impact of sleep on health.
• Discuss measures for sleep optimization.

• Discuss the use of tobacco worldwide and in Qatar.
• Explain the health hazards associated with tobacco use.
• Review recommendations for tobacco cessation.

• Discuss practical tips on making healthy lifestyle choices while shopping for food, cooking and eating for optimal health. 
• Identify foods that increase inflammation. 
• Review food labels.

• Describe the evidence-based use of micronutrients and vitamins.
• Describe the evidence-based use of nutritional supplements.
• Discuss the issues of safety, labeling and quality control.

• Discuss the use and health benefits of phytonutrients.
• Review reputable sources for herbal and nutritional supplements.

• Examine gluten sensitivity and gluten intolerance.
• Review the diagnosis and management of lactose intolerance in children and adults.
• Discuss the safe and effective evidence-based use of probiotics for management and prevention of common problems.

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• Summarize concepts of healing, cure, placebo, and context and meaning effects.
• Discuss factors that influence context and meaning effects.
• Summarize a practical approach on how best to establish a therapeutic alliance with patients.

• Recognize the three key lifestyle medicine principals for approaching nutrition.
• Apply nutrition prescriptions to improve macro and micro nutrient balance, decrease disease risk, and reverse certain non-communicable diseases.

• Apply the use of Lifestyle Medicine vital signs in clinical practice. 
• Demonstrate detailed clinical assessments for nourishment, movement, resilience and connectedness. 
• Appraise potential Lifestyle Medicine related laboratory and physiologic testing.

• State the benefits and procedures for starting and leading various types of Lifestyle Medicine groups.
• Discuss the definitions and approaches to Intensive Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (ITLC) programs.

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• Discuss a practical approach to lifestyle evaluation and management.
• Summarize common lifestyle strategies/approaches for disease prevention and chronic disease management.

• Recognize why resilience is increasingly important in modern life.
• Outline the major attributes of a resilient person.
• Discuss how resilience can be enhanced by all individuals.

• Discuss value based care and the foundations for proactive primary care.
• Review the fit between Lifestyle Medicine, wholistic or systems based care and value based care.
• Discuss the Lifestyle Medical approach to connectivity indices, huddles and connectivity councils.
• Analyze the opportunities for Lifestyle Medicine in the context of value based care in the future.

• Outline Lifestyle Medicine core competencies.
• Distinguish between chronic disease prevention, arrest and reversal in the Lifestyle Medicine context.
• Recognize the benefits of Lifestyle Medicine proficiency.

• List the key elements learned from the course.
• Discuss course evaluation.