3rd Early Childhood Wellness and Nutrition Symposium - Team Efforts Beyond the Clinic Room in Providing Optimal Nutrition in Young Children

Thursday, September 30, 2021, 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.00 hours), APA Credit(s) (3.00 hours), ASWB ACE Credit(s) (3.00 hours), Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists (3.00 hours)

The 3rd Early Childhood Wellness and Nutrition Symposium is presented virtually from NCH Conference Center. This conference is designed for Primary Care Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Dietitians, Nurse Practitioners, Public Health Workers, Social Workers, Child Care Workers, Researchers, Students, Community Organizations, Foundations and other health care professionals who work with children and their families. 

Topics will include:

• State-of-the-art evidence on nutrition and its immunological function, including allergic and gastrointestinal responses and alterations in microbiome, among young children.
• Evidence on the effects of nutrition on normal and abnormal growth patterns, including underweight and early onset severe obesity, among young children.
• Barriers and potential solutions to inequities in social determinants of health related to optimal infant and toddler nutrition and feeding, within the context of multi-sector integration.
• Opportunities for networking and collaboration for attendees from multiple sectors working with young children and their families.

Supported with an unrestricted educational grant from Nestlé Nutrition Institute.

1. Review the state-of-the-art evidence on nutrition and its immunological function, including allergic and gastrointestinal responses and alterations in microbiome, among young children.
2. Review evidence on the effects of nutrition on normal and abnormal growth patterns, including underweight and early onset severe obesity, among young children.
3. Assess barriers and potential solutions to inequities in social determinants of health related to optimal infant and toddler nutrition and feeding, within the context of multi-sector integration
4. Provide opportunities for networking and collaboration for attendees from multiple sectors working with young children and their families
5. Pilot innovative and compelling interventions via awarded scholarships through the education program

General Registration $35

Nationwide Children's and OSU Staff $25

In support of improving patient care, Nationwide Children's Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC),  and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), to provide continuing medical education for the healthcare team.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Nationwide Children's Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Nationwide Children's Hospital is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

The Nationwide Children's Hospital® adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Thursday, September 30, 2021