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Registered Dietitian’s Spring Break Conference 2024



Registered Dietitian’s Spring Break Conference 2024
Hosted by North East Region Dietetics Association
Location: Single Speed Brewing

Mar 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM CDT

Single Speed Brewing, 325 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA

FREE Admission



About the Event

Total Credits requested (pending approval) 3.50


Agenda:


10:00 to 11:00 - Overview and practice with Continuous Glucose Monitor to increase understanding and use of devices-Mary Steffensmeier MA, RD, LD, CDCES

Learning objectives:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Increase dietitians understanding of CGM options and insurance coverage.

Build expertise in obtaining and reviewing data available in CGMs. Offer practical experience with CGM placement and activation. Build skills in assisting patients in CGM trouble shooting Deepen knowledge of alerts and data available in CGMs.

Suggested performance indicators:

10.5.2 Monitor and identify factors affecting client/patient progress in meeting goals.

8.2.2 Differentiates between outdated and current evidence based practice to the management of disease and clinical information.


11:00 to 12:00 - An overview of FODMAP-Stacey Runde, MS RDN, LDN

Learning ObjectivesUnderstand a brief overview of epidemiology, pathophysiology, and diagnosis of IBS and other GI disorders.

Understand current recommendations for dietary management of IBS and other GI disorders.Understand the definition of FODMAPS and recognize FODMAPS in foods.

Recognize when a Low-FODMAP diet is recommended and when it is contraindicated.

Name the 3 phases of a Low-FODMAP diet and begin to understand when to implement eachphase.

Determine which nutrients are at risk when following a Low-FODMAP diet.

Suggested Performance Indicator(s)

4.1.2 – Interprets and integrates evidence-based research and literature in decision-making. 6.2.3 – Analyzes and interprets data to form valid conclusions and to make recommendations 8.1.2 – Integrates knowledge of biological, physical, and social sciences with knowledge of food and nutrition to make decisions related to nutrition care.


12:00 to 12:30 lunch


1:00 to 2:00 - pm Review of outdated diets in Nutrition Care Manual-Tracey Sauke, RDN, LD

Learning Objectives:

Provide and review the outdated diet list from Nutrition Care Manual.

Facilitate member discussion on raising awareness of change among patients and medical community.

Facilitate discussion on implementing change on old vs. new diet recommendations.

Suggested performance Indicators:

8.2.2 Differentiates between outdated and current evidence-based practice to the management of disease and clinical information.


2:00 to 2:30 - Experiences and insights with CGM products used today-Mary Steffensmeier MA, RD, LD, CDCES

Learning Objectives:

Share insights on wearing the sample CGMs for the last 3 hours.

Increase understanding of normal blood glucose physiology.

Discuss trending use, benefits, and risk of using this technology in patients without diabetes.

Suggested performance indicators:

10.5.2 Monitor and identify factors affecting client/patient progress in meeting goals.

8.2.2 Differentiates between outdated and current evidence-based practice to the management of disease and clinical information.


2:30 to 2:45 - evaluations

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