A whey forward: A dietitian’s guide to enteral formulas for gastroparesis
US dietitians:
CPEUs from CDR are not available.
Australian/NZ dietitians:
CPD hours are applicable for Australia and New Zealand dietitians.
Other healthcare professionals:
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About the Lunch & Learn:
Formula selection is an important clinical decision that can affect a child’s quality of life and ability to thrive. For children with gastroparesis that are already facing limited nutrient intake, this decision is critical.
In this Lunch & Learn, Kate Samela, MS, RD, CSP, will dive into the science on enteral formulas and the outcomes that can support children with gastroparesis. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of the nutrients to keep in mind during formula selection, counseling strategies to guide formula decision-making, and the research to back it up.
After this session attendees will be able to:
- Describe how formula composition, including protein source, affects enteral tolerance in children with gastroparesis and can positively impact health outcomes
- Understand how to troubleshoot common GI intolerance symptoms and use enteral nutrition support strategies to address nutrition challenges in pediatric populations with gastroparesis
- Apply an evidence-based, patient-centered approach to selecting enteral feeding
About the speaker:
Kate Samela, MS, RD, CSP has been at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition for 20 years, where she is a Level Five Registered Dietitian and the Clinical Care Coordinator for the Intestinal Rehabilitation Program. With 25 years of experience as a pediatric registered dietitian, Kate brings deep expertise in feeding children, GI disease, nutrition support, quality improvement, multidisciplinary care coordination, and nutrition counseling.
Before moving back to her home state of Connecticut, Kate worked at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City as a pre-transplant coordinator for the Intestinal Transplant and Rehabilitation Program. Kate also spent one year at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta working in Kidney Transplant and Dialysis. Kate has published peer-reviewed journal articles and co-authored textbook chapters, in addition to publishing Give Peas A Chance: The Foolproof Guide to Feeding Your Picky Toddler in 2013. Kate has spoken at national and international conferences throughout her career on picky eating, intestinal failure, and nutrition support.
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| Continuing Education (USA) | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 0.75 hours |
| CPEUs Awarded | N/A |
| Performance Indicators | N/A |