Session 3 - Roots of Health: Closing the Maternal Gap Through Early Life Nutrition
Caroline Weeks, PA-C, MPAS, RDN
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the systemic, provider, and community factors contributing to maternal health disparities with patients.
Explore the critical role of maternal nutrition in pregnancy, lactation, and infant development as well as opportunities to strengthen the health system through early-life nutrition.
Understand how to support patients in making food decisions through culturally relevant dietary guidance, including nutrient-dense, affordable options like dairy.
CDR Competencies: 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 7.3.1, 7.3.2, 9.2.3, 10.4. 13.1, Level 2