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Forward14th Annual Updates in Pediatric Clinical Nutrition Conference
Registration closes Wednesday, November 5 at 8am MDT.
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
Empower providers to implement practical, harm-free lifestyle strategies that promote children’s health and well-being, while addressing social, psychological, and physical challenges across diverse body types.
Review current breastfeeding policies, common feeding challenges, and the application of Children’s Colorado Trifecta Approach to support optimal infant nutrition and care.
Gain the skills to assess and manage nutritional needs in children with food allergies and restricted diets, including safe introduction of common allergens.
Enhance provider competency in identifying, treating, and supporting adolescents with eating disorders through inclusive care practices and appropriate intervention strategies.
Describe the clinical use of GLP-1 receptor agonists in pediatrics and apply tailored nutritional strategies to support safe and effective treatment.
Explore how early-life nutrition and maternal diet influence pediatric MASLD risk through the lens of developmental origins and current research.
Additional Information
AGENDA - Friday, November 7, 2025
November 7, 2025
7:30-8:00 Registration and *Breakfast
8:00-8:15 Welcome and Introductions
8:15-9:15 Lyn Stevenson Pediatric Nutrition - Keynote Presentation
Kids Thrive at Every Size (Pillars of Health to Raise Healthy Children) - Jill Castle, MS, RD
9:15-9:45 Break/Exhibit Hall
9:45-10:45 Pediatric Eating Disorders: Identifying Signs, Appropriate Levels of Care, and Supporting Successful Treatment Outcomes
Hannah Altman-Kurosaki, MPH, RDSarah Horvath, Ph.D
Abby House, MPH, RD, LD
Liana Sans, MDN, RD
10:45-11:45 Breast is Still Best: Updates on Maternal and Pediatric Nutrition
Maya Bunik, MD, MPH, FABM, FAAP
11:45-1:00 *Lunch Break/Exhibit Hall
12:45-1:00 Afternoon Welcome
1:15-2:15 GLP1 Medications and Nutrition Implications in Pediatrics
Deidra Barlow, RD, CSP
Amy Bartoshesky, FNP
2:15-2:30 Break/Exhibit Hall
2:30-3:30 Advancing the Diet of Food Allergic Infants and Children - Taryn Van Brennan, RDN
3:30-4:30 Maternal diet during pregnancy impacting hepatic fat in the offspring - Catherine Cohen, PhD, RDN
4:30-4:45 Wrap up/Evaluations/Adjourn
*Breakfast and lunch are included for in person attendees
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
Hannah Altman-Kurosaki, MPH, RD
Clinical Dietitian Monte Nido, Virtual Eating Disorder Program (PHP, IOP)
Deidra Barlow, RD, CSP
Clinical Dietitian Children’s Hospital Colorado
Amy Bartoshesky, FNP
Senior Instructor, Department of Pediatrics Section of Nutrition University of Colorado School of Medicine
Maya Bunik, MD, MPH, FABM, FAAP
Professor, Department of Pediatrics Section of Nutrition University of Colorado School of Medicine
Jill Castle, MS, RD
Pediatric Nutrition Entrepreneur, Author, Brand Consultant, and Youth Health and Nutrition Speaker
Catherine Cohen, PhD, RDN
Research Associate University of Colorado School of Medicine
Sarah Horvath, Ph.D
Assistant Professor and Psychologist University of Colorado School of Medicine Children’s Hospital Colorado
Abby House, MPH, RD, LD
Clinical Dietitian Children’s Hospital Colorado
Liana Sans, MDN, RD
Clinical Dietitian Children’s Hospital Colorado
Taryn Van Brennan, RDN
Clinical Dietitian Children’s Hospital Colorado
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
- 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 6.00 Attendance
- 6.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 6.00 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 | [email protected]
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 24, 2025 with a full refund to participants.
- A registration refund, minus a $20.00 cancellation fee, will be issued if the cancellation request is received at least 14 calendar days prior to the activity date. No refunds will be granted after this deadline or for non-attendance. However, a substitute may attend in your place if you notify the conference coordinator at least three days before the activity.
- All cancellations must be received in writing at [email protected]
- 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.
Recorded content: None