Total Credits: .75 including .75 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
In 2019, 73 million Americans - about 1 in 5 - were under age 18. This important population has unique nutrition needs that differ from adults, thanks to their growing bodies and increased demands. The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans included nutritional guidance for infants, children, and adolescents for the first time, reinforcing how vital good nutrition is during these stages of rapid growth and development and providing a compass for practitioners to best care for this younger generation. In this webinar, registered dietitian nutritionist and author, Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LDN, CLEC, will shed light on the most recent guidelines, uncover key nutrients for these stages, and arm physicians with practical tips and messages to communicate to patients/caregivers.
Learning Objectives
Following the completion of this lecture, the participant will:
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Lauren is an award-winning registered dietitian, book author, speaker, and nutrition entrepreneur. She has been practicing dietetics since 2004, and has worked in a wide variety of settings over her career. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida, a master's degree in clinical nutrition from Rush University, and completed her dietetic internship through the Rush University Medical Center system in Chicago. She also earned a certificate in lactation-education from the University of California - San Diego. Lauren has been featured in a wide variety of media outlets, including CNN, US News and World Report, SHAPE, and SELF. She is also a regular contributor to Eating Well and VeryWell Health, to name a few. She also serves as a member of the Medical Review Board for Eat This, Not That.
Disclosures:
Spokesperson - Social influencer with National Cattleman's Beef Association (NCBA), California Prunes and Florida Department of Citrus. Spokesperson for California Walnuts, Egg Nutrition Center. Presenter for NCBA, The Dairy Alliance, Egg Nutrition Center
Contributer - Regular contributer to outlets including VeryWell Health, Popsugar, Eat This, Not That!, Eating Well, The Kitchn. On Eat This, Not That! and Babylist.com Medical Advisory Board
Author of pregnancy-focused cookbooks The First Time Mom's Pregnancy Cookbook and The Seven Ingredient Pregnancy Cookbook as well as Fueling Male Fertility.
The Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association (VOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. VOMA designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 2A CME credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.
Grievances regarding program administration and reporting of AOA CME credits will be handled on an individual basis Initially, all grievances should be directed to VOMA Executive Director. Participants with grievances that cannot be resolved will be sent to the AOA Council on CME , 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.
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