Gut health unlocked: science, personalization and client-centered counseling
US dietitians: The live symposium is Wednesday, March 4 at 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET (New York time).
US dietitians: Gut health unlocked: science, personalization and client centered counseling awards 2.5 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program
Australian/NZ dietitians: This live symposium is Thursday, 5 March at 1:00 – 3:30 am AEDT (Sydney/Melbourne time). CPD hours are applicable for Australia and New Zealand dietitians. There will be a dedicated Gut Health Symposium for Australian and New Zealand audiences held on Wednesday, 4 March at 9:00am-1:30pm AEDT (Sydney/Melbourne time). Click here to register.
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About the symposium:
Join us for Dietitian Connection’s fifth annual Gut Health Month Symposium on Wednesday, March 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST, designed to bridge emerging gut health science with real-world dietetics practice. This year’s program explores the latest evidence on prebiotics, dietary fiber, personalized nutrition, and counseling strategies for gut health, with a clear focus on practical application across diverse practice settings.
A powerhouse trio of RD gut health experts, Erin Judge RDN, LDN, CPT, Hannah Holscher, PhD, RDN, and Tamara Freuman MS, RD, CDN, will share insights on:
- The different types of dietary fiber and their role in overall health and wellbeing
- Translating microbiome science into personalized, evidence-based nutrition strategies
- Tailoring gut health education and counseling approaches for diverse client populations
You’ll leave with a strong understanding of the latest research, along with actionable strategies to confidently support gut health and stay at the forefront of evolving nutrition care.
About the speakers & sessions:
Fiber + Prebiotics: The Dynamic Duo to Optimize Gut Health & Overall Well-Being with Registered Dietitian Erin Judge. Did you know these two everyday nutrition powerhouses can have an immense impact on digestion, the gut microbiome and whole-body health? In this session, gut health dietitian Erin Judge will cut through the confusion by clarifying key fiber definitions, comparing different fiber types and spotlighting how fiber supports overall wellbeing. You’ll leave with realistic, client-friendly strategies, including simple breakfast solutions, to help clients boost daily fiber and prebiotic intake for stronger gut health and better long-term outcomes.
Erin Judge, RDN, LDN, CPT is the founder of Gutivate, a virtual nutrition counseling practice for digestive disorders and gastrointestinal conditions. Erin’s expertise is in providing medical nutrition therapy for functional gut disorders with a patient-centered focus. She is proud of her work in education and advocacy for the IBS patient community through social media, as well as her work in providing resources for dietitians in the GI field.
Personalized Nutrition: Tailoring Gut Wellness with Registered Dietitian Hannah Holscher, PhD. In this future-focused session, gut health researcher and dietitian Hannah Holscher explores the exciting world of personalized nutrition and why “one-size-fits-all” is a thing of the past. Hannah will unpack how individual factors like genetics, microbiome composition and lifestyle patterns shape gut wellness and influence how clients respond to food in real life. She’ll share an up-to-date look at how gut microbiome testing is rapidly evolving, what it can (and can’t) tell us right now, and where it may genuinely fit within evidence-based clinical practice. Leave with clarity, confidence and practical next steps to personalize gut care for every client.
Hannah Holscher, PhD, RDN is a Professor of Nutrition at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Associate Director of the Personalized Nutrition Initiative. Her research integrates clinical nutrition, microbiome science, and computational biology to examine how diet influences human health. She has authored more than 90 peer-reviewed publications and leads multidisciplinary research funded by government agencies, foundations, commodity boards, and industry.
Counseling for Gut Health: Language, Myths & Client Engagement with Registered Dietitian Tamara Duker Freuman. What if the words you use when discussing gut health could shape your clients’ outcomes as much as your nutrition advice? In this highly practical and myth-busting session, acclaimed GI dietitian Tamara Duker Freuman will show you how to translate complex gut health science into clear, confidence-building conversations that truly resonate with clients. Tamara will tackle the most common misconceptions head-on, from “detoxing” to “healing leaky gut,” and share smart, client-friendly language to reframe these topics. Through real-world case studies, you’ll see client-centered communication in action, with practical food and lifestyle strategies to support GI wellness.
Tamara Duker Freuman, MS, RD, CDN, is a New York City-based registered dietitian with 15 years of experience in clinical gastroenterology practice settings, specializing in the dietary management of digestive symptoms and diseases. She is currently employed at New York Gastroenterology Associates and serves on the Medical Advisory Board for US News Health. Freuman is also a nationally known health writer and the author of two books.
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| Continuing Education (USA) | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2.5 hours |
| CPEUs Awarded | 2.5 |
| Performance Indicators | N/A |