PRENATAL NUTRITION: BEST PRACTICES FOR RDNS
Pregnancy is a phase of life consisting of many physiologic changes and new emotions. Moms-to-be are bombarded with various opinions of how they should eat, what they should buy, and how they should prepare for the arrival of their baby. RDNs have the responsibility to be the source of evidence-based nutrition recommendations and know best practices in prenatal nutrition. This course will provide the foundational knowledge necessary to offer prenatal nutrition services.
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
- List physiologic changes during pregnancy.
- Identify the Institutes of Medicine’s weight gain requirements per BMI in pregnancy.
- Summarize nutritional and lifestyle recommendations in pregnancy.
- Identify special cases in pregnancy and discuss management.
Live Webinar Date:
Oct 18, 2022 (03:30 PM - 05:00 PM Eastern Time) (US and Canada)
Expiration Date:
May 31, 2024
Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 8.1.3, 8.1.4, 8.3.5, 10.4.4
Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals
Total Cost:
1.5 Site Credits