14th Advances in Pediatric Nutrition
The 14th Advances in Pediatric Nutrition conference was designed to share the latest scientific progress and practical approaches to contemporary issues in pediatric nutrition. This meeting reporter provides highlights of selected key presentations with the goal of disseminating unique opportunities to learn and investigate new ways of assessing and managing pediatric patients with unique nutritional needs. The educational program, a 2-day internet-based live conference, was provided by Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition; the Johns Hopkins Department of Pediatrics; and the Johns Hopkins Children’s Nutrition Center.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for pediatricians, pediatric gastroenterologists, dietitians, pediatric nurses, family practice physicians, NPs and PAs, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in pediatric nutrition.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this activity, the learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- Explain the relationship between the gut microbiome and immunity and inflammation, and how these may be affected by probiotics
- Identify strategies to optimize nutritional intake in infants and children, including those cared for in the neonatal or pediatric intensive care unit
- Describe the role of the Crohn’s Disease Exclusion Diet in treating pediatric inflammatory bowel disease
- Address nutritional issues related to the care of infants and children with underlying conditions such as food allergies and diabetes
Additional Information
Activity Director
Ann Scheimann, MD, MBA
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Department of Pediatrics
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Dr. Scheimann reports the following disclosures: Contracted Research: Insys, Levo Therapeutics and Millendo Therapeutics.
Planning Committee
Tiffani Hays, MS, RD
Director
Pediatric Clinical Nutrition
Education and Practice
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
Ms. Hays is a consultant for Mead Johnson Nutrition.
Jenifer Thompson, MS, RD, CSP
Advanced Practice Dietitian
Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
Ms. Thompson has no disclosures to report.
Johns Hopkins Faculty
Samuel Alaish, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
Morgan Denhard, MS, RD, CSP
Pediatric Dietitian
Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
Lynn Mattis, RN, MSN
Specialty Nurse
Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
Kim Mudd, RN, MSN
Research Nurse Manager
Division of Pediatric Allergy/Immunology
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Maria Oliva-Hemker, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
Division Chief, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Department of Pediatrics
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Dr. Oliva-Hemker reports the following disclosure: Contracted Research: Predict Immune and Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Jose Saavedra, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Department of Pediatrics
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Dr. Saavedra reports the following disclosure: Consulting Fee: Nestlé Nutrition Institute.
Maureen Seel, RD, CDE
Pediatric Dietitian
Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
Darla Shores, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Department of Pediatrics
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Dr. Shores reports the following disclosure: Contracted Research: Fresenius Kabi.
Guest Faculty
Praveen Goday, MD
Professor
Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Department of Pediatrics
Medical College of Wisconsin
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dr. Goday reports the following disclosures: Member of Data and Safety Monitoring Board: Shire Pharmaceuticals; Contracted Research: Nutrici.
Arie Levine, MD
Director
Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit
Edith Wolfson Medical Center
Holon, Israel
Dr. Levine reports the following disclosures: Receipt of Intellectual Property Rights/Patent Holder: Nestlé Health Science.
Philip Sherman, MD
Senior Scientist
Cell Biology Program
Hospital for Sick Children
Professor of Pediatrics
Microbiology, Nutritional Sciences and Dentistry
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Sherman reports the following disclosures: Honoraria: Abbott Laboratories; Consulting Fee: Cargill, Nestlé-Gerber; Ownership Interest: Antibe Therapeutics.
Presenter and Provider Disclosure Policy
It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine that the presenter and provider globally disclose conflicts of interest. The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine OCME has established policies in place that identify and resolve conflicts of interest during activity planning. (While the information is provided below, please click here to view a PDF of disclosure information for Activity Director, Planning Committee Members/Speakers)
Provided by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in collaboration with Haymarket Medical Education
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM
Accreditation Statement
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by
the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Additional Credit Information
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Program accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
PAs may claim a maximum of 1.25 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
The Johns Hopkins University has approved this activity for 1.25 contact hours for non-physicians.
Available Credit
- 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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