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Forward13th Annual Updates in Pediatric Clinical Nutrition Conference
Welcome Nutrition Teams!
Target Audience
This conference is intended to present the most current research and application for clinical nutrition practice areas for the care of infants and children and will be of interest to staff at Children’s Colorado, community physicians, nurses, dietitians and other multidisciplinary healthcare providers.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the major ways to reduce anxiety, stress and power struggles during a family meal.
- Recognize that solid foods also play a critical role in infant development.
- Discuss rational, evidence and key principles for using motivational interviewing.
- Identify common sports supplements in young athletes and understand current research of risk vs benefits.
- Identify and assist parents in formula choices and the differences between formulas.
- Identify common pediatric nutrition concerns.
- Describe current federal and state nutrition policy topics.
Additional Information
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AGENDA - Friday, November 1, 2024
7:30-8:00 Registration and Breakfast
8:00-8:15 Welcome and Introductions
8:15-9:15 Lyn Stevenson Pediatric Nutrition - Keynote Presentation Food is More than a Source of Calories - Judy Delaware, OTR/L, CLC
9:15-9:45 Break/Exhibit Hall
9:45-10:45 Complementary Feeding and its Impact on Health - Minghua Tang, PhD
10:45-11:00 Break/Exhibit Hall
11:00-12:00 Motivational Interviewing in Pediatric Weight Management - Matthew A. Haemer, MD, MPH, Helen Seagle, MS, RD
12:00-1:00 Lunch Break/Exhibit Hall (provided)
12:45-1:00 Afternoon Welcome
1:00-2:00 Break Out #1
a. Sports Supplements for the Young Athlete - Amanda McCarthy, MS, RDN, CSSD
b. Navigating Infant and Pediatric Formula Choices - Karen Beers, MAE, RD, CNSC
2:00-2:20 Break/Exhibit Hall
2:20-3:20 Break Out #2
a. Updates in Nutrition Policy - Laura Pickens, MS, RDN, Jess Church, MS RD
b. Texts from Friends: The Most Common Nutrition Questions from my Pediatrician Friends - Stephanie Gilley, MD, PhD, FAAP
3:20-3:30 Wrap up/Evaluations/Adjourn
Children's Hospital Colorado will host this conference live in person, with a virtual option.
Free parking for conference guest available in Lot #10 Visitor Parking located on Victor Street, just east of the hospital’s main entrance.
Arrive early to allow for pre-screening. Please enter the hospital at the main entrance and take the elevators to the Conference and Education Center on the second floor.
Faculty
Karen Beers, MAE, RDN, CNSC
Clinical Dietitian
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Judy Delaware, OTR/L, CLC
Pediatric Feeding Specialist
Feeding Littles, Nurturing Babies and Parents
Stephanie Gilley, MD, PhD, FAAP
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Nutrition
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Matthew A. Haemer, MD, MPH
Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Nutrition
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Amanda McCarthy, MS, RDN, CSSD
Clinical Dietitian
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Laura Pickens, MS, RDN / CAND Team
Dietitian, Public Policy Coordinator
Colorado Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Helen Seagle, MS, RD
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Minghua Tang, PhD
Associate Professor, Lillian Foundation-Smith Endowed Chair Food and Science and Human Nutrition
Colorado State University
Medical:
Children’s Hospital Colorado is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Dietitians and DTR's:
Children’s Hospital Colorado Department of Clinical Nutrition is a CPE Accredited Provider from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Other:
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals. Participants should ensure in advance that their credentialing or licensing organization accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Available Credit
- 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 5.00 Attendance
- 5.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 5.00 Commission on Dietetic Registration
We wish to thank the participating Exhibitors.
For more information, contact: Maureen Rojas, Administrative Professional, Senior, Clinical Nutrition
Phone: (720) 777-8479 | maureen.rojas@childrenscolorado.org
Price
Select the Live or Virtual option and register for the conference.
Attendance check-in and evaluation required for crediting.
Cancellation Policy
The Planning Committee reserves the right to alter the agenda or cancel the conference in the event of an unforeseen circumstance, or if the minimum registration is not attained by October 18, 2024 with a full refund to participants.
- All cancellations must be received in writing at ce@childrenscolorado.org
- No refunds will be given three (3) business days prior to the activity start date.
- Cancelled registrations can be transferred to another individual for the same activity.
- Individuals who fail to attend the activity (no-shows) will not receive any refund. Forfeited fees may not be applied to any other activity.
Required Hardware/software
Computer with audio and/or video, and internet connection required for virtual access. Course access link provided 1-3 days prior.