Nutrition in Pregnancy Across the Lifespan

This teleseminar was presented as a live event on June 12, 2008

Event Code: 13553

Learning Objectives:

  • List at least two metabolic or physiological changes in pregnancy that affect nutrients needs
  • Identify risk factors placing adult women, specifically those >35 years old, at risk for poor maternal and fetal outcomes
  • Compare and contrast nutrient needs in single vs. multiple pregnancies
  • Discuss the role of nutrient supplementation in the prevention of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
  • Identify how biological and socioeconomic factors influence poor pregnancy outcomes in pregnant teens
  • Describe how inadequate and excessive weight gain during adolescent pregnancy may affect fetal and maternal growth
  • Identify current recommendations for energy and selected nutrients during adolescent pregnancy

Presenters:
Jamie Stang, PhD, MPH, RD, Chair, Health Nutrition Program, University of Minnesota, and Assistant Professor, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota
Lucia Kaiser, PhD, RD, Associate Nutrition Specialist, University of California- Davis

Note: The views expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or any position of the ADA. Speakers are required to disclose personal and professional interests that could potentially affect their research and/or give the appearance of a conflict of interest.

CPE Level 2
Suggested Learning Need Codes:  4130, 4160, 5310, 3020, 4180, 5080, 5260

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