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Abbott Nutrition* Health Institute (ANHI) presents...””Enhancing Clinical Skills: Accurate Measurements of MUAC (MSL Webinar)”

In this free, live accredited webinar, Andie Lee Gonzalez, PhD, MPH, RDN, FAND, Lauren Spain, PhD, RDN, LD, CDCES, FAND, and Amy Sharn, MS, RDN, LD, will discuss the prevalence and identification of pediatric malnutrition, identify malnutrition screening tools commonly used in pediatrics, and discuss best practices, clinical application and evidence for the use of MUAC z-score tape to address pediatric malnutrition.

Learning Objectives  |  At the end of this session, participants should be able to:

• Recall how malnutrition remains a concern in pediatric inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Describe the MUAC z-score, developed from a diverse cohort and validated by independent and international entities, can be used as the sole measurement of malnutrition.
• Identify how, with training, clinicians, parents, and caregivers can effectively and efficiently use MUAC for the detection and monitoring of children with malnutrition.

Presenters:

Andie Lee Gonzalez, PhD, MPH, RDN, FAND  |  Senior Medical Science Liaison,  Medical Affairs & Research  |  Abbott Nutrition  |  Palmview, TX

Amy R Sharn, MS, RDN, LD | Senior Scientist, Real-World Evidence, Medical Affairs Research | Abbott Nutrition | Columbus, OH

Lauren Spain, PhD, RDN, LD, CDCES, FAND | Medical Science Liaison, Global Medical Affairs Research | Abbott Nutrition | Austin, TX

Target Audience: Registered dietitians and Nurses

Note: The webinar will only be available live on the specified time and date. On demand will not be available.

Continuing Education:  Abbott Nutrition Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #CEP 11213. 1.0 RN CE. 1.0 RD CPEU. From Breast Milk to Benchtop: Exploring the Clinical Promise of Human Milk Oligosaccharides awards 1.0 CPEU in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program.

Questions?: Contact Lauren Mann, National Account Manager, Abbott Nutrition  |  561-617-3646  |  lauren.mann@abbott.com

*NOTE: This is an industry resource and/or supplier-sponsored webinar. HealthTrust has not approved and/or endorsed the content. This program may contain the mention of products, services, drugs or brands presented in a case study or comparative format. Such examples are intended for educational and informational purposes and should not be perceived as a HealthTrust endorsement of any particular supplier, product, service, drug, brand or approach.