Continuing Education Units
Clinical Applications of a Plant-Based Nutrition Formula
This live presentation is designed to provide evidence-based information regarding plant-based nutrition in the medical food arena. Topics that will be discussed include assessment of protein sources and protein quality, bioavailability of plant-based protein sources, amino acid composition and phytonutrients within plant-based options. Applications of this material to clinical conditions will include discussion of nutrition in oncology, pediatrics and diabetes, as well as within inflammatory conditions.
CPEU LEVEL: 1 | CPEU HOURS APPROVED: 1.0
This course has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for 1.0 CPEU hours for Registered Dietitians.
Thursday, February 21st
Time: 11am – 12pm PDT
Location: Webcast
Intestinal Permeability in Pediatrics
This presentation is designed to provide introductory information to dietitians on intestinal permeability pathology and diagnosis in different types of pediatric patients. Additionally, this presentation will explain the relationship between food allergies, food sensitivities, and intestinal permeability specific to pediatric patients. Pediatric conditions discussed will include cow’s milk allergy, IBS, functional abdominal pain, and autism. Nutritional therapy to address increased intestinal permeability will also be reviewed.
CPEU LEVEL: 1 & 2 | CPEU HOURS APPROVED: 1.0
This course has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for 1.0 CPEU hours for Registered Dietitians.
Thursday, March 14th
Time: 11am – 12pm PDT
Location: Webcast
Presenter:
Vanessa Carr
MS, RDN, LDN, DCN Candidate
A Clinical Nutrition Manager for Kate Farms, Vanessa has experience as a clinical dietitian in the outpatient, inpatient and long-term care settings with both pediatric and adult patients. She is pursuing her doctorate in clinical nutrition with a focus in integrative and functional medicine.
