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The Impact of Pediatric Undernutrition on Gastrointestinal Function

Publication Date: 29 October 2024

Continuing Education Credits: Dietitian 0.5 CPEU

Course Description

In this course, John Stutts, MD, MPH, and Geoffrey Preidis, MD, PhD, will discuss the impact of pediatric undernutrition on gastrointestinal function and its relevance for clinical practice; explain the potential role of the intestinal microbiome in the pathogenesis of malnutrition; and review the potential impact of nutrient absorption in a child with undernutrition.

Course Objectives
  • Discuss the impact of pediatric undernutrition on gastrointestinal function and its relevance for clinical practice. 
  • Explain the potential role of the intestinal microbiome in the pathogenesis of malnutrition. 
  • Review the potential impact of nutrient absorption in a child with undernutrition.

Performance Indicators: 5.2.1, 5.2.6, 9.2.1

Activity Code: 185127

Course Instructor Bio(s)

Geoffrey Preidis, MD, PhD

Associate Professor 
Department of Pediatrics 
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition 
Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital 
Houston, TX, USA

Geoffrey A. Preidis, MD, PhD, is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist with research expertise in nutrition-sensitive mechanisms that regulate physiology, growth, and development. These include liver and intestinal gene regulation, enteric nervous system biology and gastrointestinal motility, bile acid homeostasis, and interactions between diet and the gut microbiome. He is actively involved in clinical and translational investigations of neonates and children with intestinal, liver, and nutritional disorders. His biomedical research career began during his undergraduate studies at Harvard University. He developed an interest in pediatric gastroenterology during his years in the Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD) at Baylor College of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency training in Pediatrics, as well as his fellowship training in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition, at Baylor College of Medicine.

John Stutts, MD, MPH

Pediatric Medical Director 
Abbott Nutrition 
Columbus, OH, USA

John Stutts, MD, MPH, is the Medical Director of Pediatric Nutrition at Abbott. He has participated in numerous clinical trials in his tenure, including many studies with the Norton Children’s Pediatric Clinical Research Unit. He is a past member of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Professional Education, Public Education, and Professional Development Committees. Dr Stutts earned his Bachelor of Science from Purdue University and his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Louisville. He completed his Pediatric Residency, Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship, and Master of Public Health from Vanderbilt University.

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CPEU Pediatric Malnutrition

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This educational activity has been prior-approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR credentialed practitioners will receive the specified continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/material.