Caffeine and Health

Judy Perkin, DrPH

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CE Credit Hours : 1

Target Audience : Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, School Psychology, Social Work, Teaching

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Course Abstract

Caffeine and Health is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course that analyzes the potential health benefits, as well as the negative side effects, of caffeine consumption on a variety of health conditions.

Caffeine is a rapidly absorbed organic compound that acts as a stimulant in the human body. The average amount of caffeine consumed in the US is approximately 300 mg per person per day – the equivalent to between two and four cups of coffee – with coffee accounting for about three-fourths of the caffeine that is consumed in the American diet. This is considered to be a moderate caffeine intake, which, according to many studies, can promote a variety of health benefits.

But some studies claim otherwise, even suggesting that one or two cups of coffee a day may negatively impact our health. So, what are we to believe?

This course will analyze the potential health benefits, as well as the negative side effects, of caffeine consumption on a variety of health conditions, including: dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, headache, cancer, Parkinson’s disease, gallstones, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, fibrocystic breast conditions, premenstrual syndrome, pregnancy and lactation, osteoporosis, athletic performance, and weight control.

Closeout Course #10-96 | 2016 | 15 pages | 12 posttest questionsThis course was developed by the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for their Manual of Medical Nutrition Therapy to provide healthcare professionals with evidence-based, non-biased information on nutrition-related topics.

Learning Objectives

List three variables that can influence caffeine metabolism in humans
Describe how caffeine use (heavy versus moderate consumption) may affect physiologic and psychologic responses
Explain why caffeine intake should be evaluated with certain medications and over-the-counter drugs
Identify five conditions for which caffeine intake is recommended and five where restriction is warranted

Course Directions

This online course provides instant access to the course materials (PDF download) and CE test. The course is text-based (reading) and the CE test is open-book (you can print the test to mark your answers on it while reading the course document).

Successful completion of this course involves passing an online test (80% required, 3 chances to take) and we ask that you also complete a brief course evaluation.

About the Author(s)

Judy Perkin, DrPH : Find out More

Judy Perkin, DrPH, has a Doctor of Public Health degree from the University of Texas, School of Public Health at Houston and has approximately 30 years of experience in academia, public health, and in hospital settings. She currently serves as Chair and Professor of the Department of Public Health at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. She is a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Health Education Specialist. Her teaching interests have included food safety, nutrition, epidemiology, environmental contaminants, and mental and emotional health education. She has published in the peer–reviewed literature on the topic of food safety. Previously she has edited and co-authored a book on food allergies and adverse food reactions.

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Disclosure

Financial: No relevant financial relationship exists.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

CE Information

Counseling

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Approved Continuing Education Provider

Professional Development Resources (PDR) has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5590. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. PDR is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors (#MHC-0135 - Note: New York counselors will receive 1 continuing education credits for completing this self-study course).

Marriage and Family Therapy

Nutrition and Dietetics

Professional Development Resources is a CPE Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR #PR001). CPE accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of provider programs or materials. Feedback for this activity can be sent directly to CDR. Professional Development Resources is also a provider with the Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition (#50-1635) and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).

Download CDR's Critical Thinking Tool - CDR credentialed practitioners must complete and save this form and the certificate of completion should they ever be audited. Failure to include both certificate and completed tool will result in a failed audit and loss of CPE credit. Feedback about the quality of the activity can be sent directly to CDR: QualityCPE@eatright.org

Occupational Therapy

Professional Development Resources is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course provider ID# 3159. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.1 CEUs, introductory level, OT Service Delivery]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).

Psychology

School Psychology

Social Work

Professional Development Resources, #1046, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 6/12/2022 - 6/12/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 1 clinical continuing education credits.

Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (#SW-0664 - Note: New York social workers will receive 1 continuing education credit(s) for completing this self-study course). Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678).

Teaching

Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for all programs and content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC ACEP #5590); the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB Provider #1046, ACE Program); the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA Provider #AAUM); the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA Provider #3159); the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR Prior Approval Program); the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145), State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors (#MHC-0135) and marriage and family therapists (#MFT-0100), and the State Board for Social Workers as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (#SW-0664); the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (#114) and State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678); and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).

Customer Testimonials

J.K. (Psychologist)

Overall, very good review of the health effects and inpacts on health from caffeine.

J.K. (OT)

Excellent, thank you!

K.C. (Counselor)

Interesting!

R.A. (Counselor)

Very interesting and helpful!

D.K. (Psychologist)

Interesting course. Protective effects of caffeine are not sufficiently well known, so it is nice someone took the trouble to counter anti caffeine propaganda.

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I.S. (Psychologist)

Very useful course!

L.A. (Psychologist)

Very easy way of teaching important information.

E.D. (Psychologist)

Great course!

F.E. (Psychologist)

A glossary of some of the medical terms, conditions might be helpful.

J.H. (RD)

Enjoyed the course, and learned a lot!

T.R. (Psychologist)

Interesting and helpful information professionally presented. Nicely done.

S.S. (OT)

Very helpful to have test questions side by side when reading the literature.

V.R. (RD)

Very interesting information and clearly presented.

R.M. (Psychology)

Great course, very informative and easy to complete.

Very useful in nutrition counseling.

E.L. (Psychologist)

Very instructive. I should probably carry Table 1 (Caffeine Content of Food & Drugs) wherever I go! :) Better yet, make a wallet-size card that can be cut out as a "feature" of this CE course. Regardless, very useful information.

R.Q. (RD)

Great course, well written. I gained some new knowledge on the benefits and risks of caffeine consumption.

C.H. (Social Worker)

Interesting course - did some personal evaluation of caffeine intake.

A.G. (PY)

A good topic to be aware of.

D.W. (PY)

A lot of good information. This material seems worthy of 2 credits for sure compared to other offerings, especially on other website alternatives. Thanks!

C.B. (MHC)

Very useful content clearly presented.

T.H. (PY)

I appreciated the balanced and thorough presentation of the research.

J.S. (ND)

Thanks great update on commonly held beliefs (in the nutrition profession)..good to see the fibrocystic breasts/caffeine connection finally, once and for all debunked....Other health care professionals con't to give out other well- meaning but false information such as caffeine is dehydrating....Every nurse practitioner and PCP should take this course because caffeine is something consumers seem to care a lot about ....thanks!

B.S.H. (ND)

This course was very well organized and so interesting! One of the best CEU courses I've had in a long time! Thank you so much! I really enjoyed learning more about caffeine!

M.T. (SW)

This was an excellent course; formative and well organized.

T.F. (PY)

I didnt know much this topic. The course was really well done.

J.V. (ND)

Interesting and balanced information. Easy to read and understand.

M.M. (MHC)

Excellent Program, concise, informative and practical.

D.M. (PY)

As a coffee drinker, I found this course interesting and helpful.

Course Abstract

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