Pediatric Nutrition DPG

Pediatric Nutrition DPG

Practitioners who provide nutrition services for the pediatric population in a wide variety of settings.

 
Dietetic Practice Group #22
Visit PNPG's Web site at www.pediatricnutrition.org/  

PNPG is dedicated to promoting nutritional well-being as part of a healthy lifestyle for all infants, children and adolescents through education, research and service by qualified dietetic professionals. "Our dietetics practice group continues to evolve and grow thanks to our dedicated members," says PNPG Chair Aida Miles, MMSc, RD, CSP, LD, CNSD. The PNPG Web site www.pediatricnutrition.org has been revised and expanded to include case modules for CPEU credit as well as subspecialty unit web-pages and forums with a wealth of specialized nutrition information. The Building Block for Life and the PNPG Post, our two quarterly newsletters are posted online for easy reference and access of past issues.

PNPG Officers

Membership Total
3,111

Subspecialty Units
Eleven subspecialty units have been set up to support collaboration and sharing of information and expertise among PNPG members. Each SSU has a chair and co-chair. The SSUs include:

  • Eating Disorders/Adolescents
  • Children with Special Health Care Needs
  • Diabetes
  • Failure to Thrive
  • Gastroenterology & Food Allergy
  • Inborn Errors
  • Infant Nutrition/Breastfeeding
  • Neonatology
  • Nutrition Support
  • Wellness and Weight Management
  • Pulmonary/Cystic Fibrosis

PNPG members may join up to three subspecialty units at no additional cost on our Web site, www.pediatricnutrition.org

Newsletter Name and Unique Features
Building Block for Life is a quarterly newsletter publication which provides peer-reviewed articles focusing on child or adolescent nutrition-related themes. Most issues offer CPEU credits. Subscriptions for interested parties not eligible for ADA membership are available at $225 per year. For more information, contact the Communications Chair, Carolyn Silzle, MS, RD, CDP,LD, MBA at casilzle@earthlink.net  

PNPG Post, also a quarterly newsletter publication, keeps members up-to-date on continuing education opportunities, legislative issues, publications, job opportunities and other communications regarding various PNPG activities and member benefits. For information, contact Editor, Renee Morgan, MS, RD, LD at MorganCarolynR@uams.edu

Publications Offered Through ADA

  • Children with Special Health Care Needs: Nutrition Care Handbook
  • Infant Feedings: Guidelines for Preparation of Formula and Breast Milk in Health Care Facilities
  • Sports Nutrition for the Child Athlete (revised for trade publication Play Hard, Eat Right: A Parents' Guide to Sports Nutrition for Children)
  • Pediatric Manual of Clinical Dietetics
  • Guidelines for the Development of Residency Programs in Pediatric Nutrition
  • Chronic Pulmonary Conditions in Children: Case Studies for Nutrition Management (approved for CPE)

To order by credit card or to receive an ADA Catalog of Products and Services, contact ADA Customer Service, 800/877-1600, ext. 5000, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (Central Time), or order through the Web site.

ADA Timely Statements and Positions Involvement
Timely Statements

  • "Dietary guidance for children"
  • "Nutrition guidance for child athletes in organized sports"
  • "Nutrition guidance for the adolescent athletes in organized sports."

Positions

  • "Promotion of breast-feeding child and adolescent food and nutrition programs"
  • "Dietary guidance for healthy children aged 2 to 11 years"
  • "Nutrition standards for child care programs"
  • "Nutrition intervention in the treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating"
  • "Vegetarian diets"
  • "Nutrition services for children with special health needs"
  • "Nutrition in comprehensive program planning for persons with developmental disabilities."

Awards, Grants, Scholarships and Stipends

  • Published Research Award (for PNPG members only)
  • Outstanding Member of the Year (for PNPG members only)
  • Research Grant (for PNPG members only)
  • Creative Nutrition Education Awards (for PNPG members only)
    For information, contact Ruth Williams, MS, RD, EdD at ruth.williams@stjude.org
  • PNPG Glenda Bible Memorial Scholarship — (Deadline: February 15, 2008)
  • Dietetic Internship/Approved Preprofessional Practice Program Scholarship and
    Speaker Stipend Awards
    For information, contact Linda Jennings, MS, RD, LD at  lindajennings@adph.state.al.us

Networking, Business Meetings, Continuing Professional Education Events, Receptions

The PNPG will be sponsoring another continuing professional education event in the spring of 2008. See PNPG website www.pediatricnutrition.org/  for more details.

In addition, PNPG sponsors 1-2 teleseminars on “hot” pediatric topics, free or at a nominal fee for members.

PNPG members are encouraged to attend our annual breakfast and business meeting at FNCE 2007, as well as our member reception. These are opportunities for members to network, meet award recipients, and learn more about activities that PNPG is currently involved in.

  • Networks
  • International Lactation Consultant Association
  • Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
  • Dietitians of Canada, Pediatric Nutrition Network

Enhancement and Promotion of ADA's Strategic Initiatives and Campaigns
Member Initiatives
Many of the above mentioned products, services and events support ADA's Strategic Initiatives. Technical assistance is provided to industry in the development of materials for dietetics professionals. A DPG brochure and a PNPG display are available for display at meetings. A directory of postgraduate pediatric nutrition training opportunities is currently being updated. Ad-hoc committees are formed to address current issues, like childhood overweight, standards of professional practice, the nutrition care process, and web-based learning.

Policy Initiatives
PNPG provides technical expertise related to proposed federal legislation, regulations and public policy. For questions or further information about PNPG’s involvement in public policy, contact our public policy Chair, Lisa Grentz at jgrentz552@aol.com

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