Advances in Pediatric Nutrition

Description

This program is designed for dietitians, diet technicians, students of nutrition and other healthcare professionals who are involved with the nutritional care of children. Topics discussed include: Beyond the Plate: Nutrition Screening and Feeding Challenges in Autism, Non-Traditional Infant Formula - Myths, Marketing, and Management, The Science and Standards of Human Milk in Infant Feeding: Benefits, Protocols, and Best Practices, Synergistic Strategies in Cancer Nutrition: Merging Clinical Practice with Complementary Therapies, Cracking the Code: A Practical Guide to Nutrition and Lab Results, Shaping the Future: ACEND's Commitment to Strengthening and Advancing the Health of the Dietetics Profession. This program includes poster presentations (to be submitted for CEU's separately).

*These sessions have been awarded the following IL EI credits ONLY:
*8:10-9:10am -The Science and Standards of Human Milk in Infant Feeding: Benefits, Protocols, and Best Practices-0.5 TYP, 0.5 WWF
*9:15-10am - Cracking the Code: A Practical Guide to Nutrition and Lab Results-0.25 AS, 0.25 ATY, 0.25 INT
*10:30-11:30am - Synergistic Strategies in Cancer Nutrition: Merging Clinical Practice with Complementary Therapies-1 INT
*12:30pm -1:30pm - Beyond the Plate: Nutritional Screening & Feeding Challenges in Autism-0.25 AS, 0.25 INT, 0.5 ATY
*1:40pm-2:40pm - Non-Traditional Infant Formulas – Myths, Marketing, and Management-0.5 INT, 0.5 WWF
*3:10pm-4:10pm - Shaping the Future: ACEND’s Commitment to Strengthening and Advancing the Health of the Dietetics Profession-1 WWF

Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
225 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
Date 4/16/2026 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Check in 7:00 AM)
Sponsor Lurie Children's Hospital
Contact Lisa Sharda (312) 227-1109 lsharda@luriechildrens.org
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
5. Comprehensive plans
7. Ongoing communication & collaboration
Credit Hours 0
Cost Early bird $120 in person / virtual $100
Status Closed