Courses Series

Metabolic Nutrition Series

Series Description

This series features programs originally presented at the Abbott Metabolic Conferences in 2023 and 2025, bringing forward the latest insights and advancements in metabolic nutrition.

Continuing Education Credits: Up to Nurse Contact 8.0 CE; Dietitian 8.75 CPEU

Modules

Using Biochemical Laboratory Results to Inform Dietary Management

In this course, V. Reid Sutton, MD, will describe characteristics and use of common biochemical genetic tests; identify patterns of amino acids associated with phenylbutyrate therapy; list strategies employed in the management of tyrosinemia type I; and more!

Nutritional Management of Pompe Disease

In this course, Surekha Pendyal, MSc, MEd, RD, FAND, will describe the cellular processes affected by Pompe Disease; describe goals of nutrition therapy in children and adults; recognize the limitations of nutrition therapy; examine research on exercise and nutrition co-therapy; and describe other nutritional concerns in Pompe Disease.

Advances in Propionic Acidemia

In this course, Elaina Jurecki, MS, RD, FAND, will review recent literature addressing the balance between intact protein and medical food protein; evaluate appropriate biomarkers to monitor outcomes; discuss research addressing the impact of the gut microbiome and the use of nitrogen-scavenger drugs to improve outcomes; and more!

Energy Expenditure in Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders

In this course, Melanie Gillingham, PhD, RDN, will review factors associated with energy expenditure (EE); compare predicted with measured EE among patients with Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders (LC-FAODs); compare EE among subjects with LC-FAODs to matched controls; and discuss potential differences in EE among patients with LC-FAODs.

Urea Cycle Disorders: Navigating Nutritional Management & Nitrogen Scavengers

In this course, Rani Singh, PhD, RD, LD, will describe urea cycle disorders (UCDs) and explain the rationale for nitrogen scavengers; review the current nitrogen scavenger drugs available for the treatment of UCDs; and apply nitrogen scavenger drugs and titrating strategies to optimize nutritional management and outcomes in patients with UCDs.

Introducing Food Allergens for Babies with Amino Acid Disorders

In this course, Chanel Suares, RD, will review current guidelines and best practices for introducing food allergens in infants; discuss how to introduce food allergens in infants with amino acid (AA) disorders; and identify the potential benefits and risks associated with introducing food allergens in infants with AA disorders. Originally presented at the 2025 Abbott Metabolic Conference.

The Journey of PKU Management: Where Are We?

Explore how PKU care has come a long way, from dietary control to advanced therapies and personalized approaches. This program explores the evolution of treatment, emerging options like enzyme and gene therapy, and why nutrition remains essential for lifelong management. Gain practical insights to prepare for the future of PKU care and optimize patient outcomes. This program was originally presented at the 2025 Abbott Metabolic Conference.

What the Heck Does That Laboratory Value Mean?

This course was originally presented at the 2025 Abbott Metabolic Conference. It provides an overview of laboratory biomarkers and their clinical relevance in the identification and diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism.

Select Topics in Glycogen Storage Disorders

In this course, Surekha Pendyal, MSc, MEd, RD, FAND, will define and differentiate the various types of glycogen storage disorders (GSDs); examine the nutritional management approaches for GSDs; and analyze the implications of microbiome interactions, fertility, and pregnancy considerations, weight loss strategies, and the presentation variability in GSD patients through case studies. This program was originally presented at the 2025 Abbott Metabolic Conference.

Abbott Nutrition’s Provider Statement for Nursing CEs:

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.