Advances in Pediatric Nutrition

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Presented byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineDivision of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and NutritionDepartment of PediatricsThe Johns Hopkins Children’s Nutrition CenterThe goal of this enduring continuing medical education (CME) ...

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Presented byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineDivision of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and NutritionDepartment of PediatricsThe Johns Hopkins Children’s Nutrition CenterThe goal of this enduring continuing medical education (CME) activity is to provide clinicians with a concise overview of and important take-home messages from selected presentations from the Johns Hopkins Medicine 12th Advances in Pediatric Nutrition, held November 7-8, 2016, in Baltimore, Maryland. The live conference, accredited and hosted by Johns Hopkins Medicine, brought together pediatric clinicians to explore current issues relating to pediatric nutrition. This enduring e-conference report aims to improve clinicians’ knowledge, competence, and performance related to prevention and management of food allergies in infancy and childhood; concerns in early-life nutrition; gluten-free diets; how to improve young children’s nutrition; management of inborn errors of metabolism; and nutritional challenges in children with autism.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:Apply evidence-based strategies for optimal management of food allergies in childrenPromote appropriate childhood eating behaviors for optimal long-term health outcomesIdentify appropriate considerations for the use of gluten-free dietsInfluence nutrition outcomes through education about food labels, school nutrition, and energy drinks marketed to children and adolescentsRecall top concerns in the nutritional management of various metabolic disordersIdentify and address nutritional needs of children with autism

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