Currents

Pediatric Currents: Human Milk Oligosaccharides: Supporting Infant Digestive Health & the Developing Immune System

Publication Date: 14 March 2025

Continuing Education Credits: Nurse Contact 1.0 CE; Dietitian 1.0 CPEU

Course Description

In this article, Hayley Kuter, BHSc, MRes, RD, and Hurjus Ryatt, BSc (Hons), RD, will identify 4 functions of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs); describe how HMOs help develop the infant’s microbiome; and recognize the non-nutritive benefits of HMOs in supporting the infant’s digestive health and developing immune system.

Course Objectives
  • Identify 4 functions of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs).
  • Describe how HMOs help develop the infant’s microbiome.
  • Recognize the non-nutritive benefits of HMOs in supporting the infant’s digestive health and developing immune system.

Performance Indicators: 5.1.2, 5.2.6, 9.1.5

Activity Code: 186769

Course Instructor Bio(s)

Hayley Kuter, BHSc, MRes, RD

Medical Science Liaison
Abbott United Kingdon
Stockport, England, UK

Hayley is a dietitian with diverse experience. She has worked in hospital dietetics, community nutrition, home enteral feeding, and in clinical research. She obtained her master’s degree in clinical research with distinction at the University of Manchester. In 2019, Hayley worked as a Medical Science Liaison in the UK for Abbott Nutrition. Her interests include paediatric nutrition support, allergy, and growth faltering in children. She provides nutrition advice to local athletes through the Sport England talent programme at Loughborough College.

Hurjus Ryatt, BSc (Hons), RD

Paediatric Medical Nutrition Manager
Abbott United Kingdom
Berkshire, England, UK

Hurjus graduated with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from King’s College London, following which she specialised in infant and paediatric nutrition. Hurjus has practiced in the NHS across a variety of settings including acute paediatric wards, special care baby unit, community children’s clinics, children with complex needs, domiciliary visits, and special schools. She has a special interest in infant allergy.

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CE CPEU Pediatric HMOs

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Abbott Nutrition Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #CEP 11213.

Abbott Nutrition’s Statement for Dietitian CPEUs:

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.