About the Event
In this installment of Pediatric Grand Rounds, Heather J. Leidy, Ph.D., presents “The Perfect Storm: Nutritional Risks Among U.S. Adolescents and How to Increase Dietary Protein, Particularly at Breakfast, Can Help.” Leidy holds a joint appointment in the Department of Pediatrics at Dell Medical School and the Department of Nutritional Sciences within the College of Natural Sciences and the School of Human Ecology.
Email Pam Knight for the Zoom link.
Learning Objectives:
- To identify the nutrient concerns that exist during adolescence that negatively impact health and well-being.
- To examine effective behavioral strategies that promote diet quality, weight management and health.
- To apply the science to practical guidance and future nutrition recommendations.
Target Audience:
- Primary: Pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, family medicine physicians and pediatric residents
- Secondary: Nursing and hospital Staff
Attributes/Competencies
This activity has been designed to promote some of the following desired physician attributes and competencies:
- ACGME: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning and Improvement; Interpersonal and Communications Skills. Professionalism, Systems-based Practice
- IOM: Provide Patient-centered Care, Work in Interdisciplinary Teams, Employ Evidence-based Practice, Apply Quality Improvement, Utilize Informatics
- IECC: Interprofessional Teamwork & Team-based Practice
Speaker Disclosure
Heather J. Leidy, Ph.D., speaker for this educational activity, received a research grant from Novo Nordisk.
Planner Disclosure
Nalinda Charnsangavej, M.D.; Daniel Richards, M.D., FAAP; Ginna Priola, M.D.; Curtis Bashore, M.D.; Kavitha Gilroy, D.O.; Priya Jacob, M.D.; Natalie Willis, D.O.; and Pam Knight, planners for this educational activity, have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
The CME Advisory Committee, reviewers of this educational activity, have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School designates this live course for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.