OVERVIEW

Henry Ford Health 2024 Nutrition Symposium is organized by Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) and will be held on Nov 15, 2024 at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, United States of America.

Description:
This symposium will provide up-to-date presentations covering a variety of nutrition topics. Discussions throughout the day will include clinical, research, public health, and life cycle emerging trends in medical nutrition therapy.

Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:
• Discuss changing the landscape of diabetes in the country
• Discuss the role of GLP1s in weight and diabetes management
• Explain why pediatric growth assessment is crucial for monitoring health and development in children and challenges that may affect the accuracy and consistency of measurements
• Present new medications for weight loss to improve chronic medical conditions
• Understand cardiovascular and renal complications of diabetes
• Identify signs of abnormal growth, including poor weight gain, excessive weight gain, and deviations from growth charts
• Explore strategies for intervention and management of growth issues through medical nutrition therapy in the pediatric population
• Discuss and review use of technology in diabetes
• Identify common electrolyte disorders in hospitalized adults
• Evaluate appropriate approaches to electrolyte replacement
• Identify evidence-based resources for electrolyte management
• Interpret signs and symptoms in the presentation and diagnosis of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
• Review treatment and care of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
• Explain pathogenesis, diagnosis, and medical management of Celiac Disease
• Outline the newest continuous glucose monitors & insulin pumps available
• Review continuous glucose monitors and how they can be used to support lifestyle changes in diabetes
• Present best practices for achieving glycemic control with a insulin pump