Achieving Optimal Nutrition: The Role of Schools and Pediatricians

Continuing Education Credits for AND*

Summary

The American Academy of Pediatrics, with support from the National Dairy Council, hosted a webinar highlighting how critical school meals are in child growth and development as well as helping children learn about and practice healthy eating. On “Achieving Optimal Nutrition: The Role of Schools and Pediatricians”, Robert Murray, MD, FAAP, shared practical approaches to working with schools and how pediatricians can address nutrition during the office visit. Donna Martin, EdS, RD, LD, School Nutrition Director for Georgia’s Burke County Schools provided an overview of the school meals program and local activation examples.

Objectives

After this presentation, attendees should be able to:

• Demonstrate increased knowledge on the WSCC framework and understand the nutritional environment and services.
• Understand the value of school’s meals in helping children reach their nutritional needs.
• Demonstrate increased knowledge of Bright Futures anticipatory guidance to related nutrition.
• Demonstrate increased awareness of opportunities for partnering with schools.

Webinar

Presenters:

• Robert Murray, MD, FAAP
• Donna Martin, EdS, RD, LD

Length of presentation: 60 minutes

Downloadable Resources

*RDNs may add this to their portfolio and apply for CEU credits through CDR

Expiration date for CEUs – March, 2023

Continuing Education Certificate

Webinar Description, Objectives, Performance Indicators and Learning Codes