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Assessing Malnutrition in the Adult Population: The Role of the RDN

March 31, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

About This Webinar:

Registered dietitians are at the forefront of recognizing, diagnosing, and treating malnutrition in inpatient care. This is accomplished through appropriate screening, assessment (including the nutrition-focused physical exam), documentation, and providing nutrition interventions. This webinar provides information and tools to help with screening and assessing malnutrition in adults to identify those at risk.

Learning Objectives:

1.  Discuss the prevalence and identification of malnourished patients in clinical populations.2.  Discuss the registered dietitian’s role in the prevention and treatment of malnourished patients.3. Apply the AND-ASPEN malnutrition criteria to patients in a clinical setting using case studies.
4. Identify key components of the Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam and perceived barriers in its utilization.

 

Presenter

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Julia McQueen, MPH, RD, LDN, CNSC

Julia McQueen, MPH, RD, LDN, CNSC
Julia is an inpatient clinical dietitian with six years of experience at two level 1 trauma centers in North Carolina. She has gained significant experience and training in the nutrition-focused physical exam and its application to malnutrition diagnoses. She has also developed a hands-on training experience and competency for a 40-dietitian department.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

Continuing Education

1.0 CPEU for Registered Dietitians and Diet Technicians

Event Materials

Webinar Slides | PDF

Additional Resources for Malnutrition

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Details

Date:
March 31, 2022
Time:
11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
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Website:
https://youtu.be/2C9yFRZ8DF0

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On-Demand Webinars
Continuing Education Credits Available
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