This series is hosted by the Pediatric subunit of the Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group.
This course was presented live on July 10, July 17, July 24, and July 31, 2024.
Fundamentals of Pediatric Nutrition
This presentation will cover pediatric growth assessment, estimating nutrition needs based on treatment, interventions and metabolic stressors. There will also be an introduction to Nutrition Focused Physical Exam given higher prevalence of malnutrition in the pediatric oncology setting. Additionally, this presentation will cover highlights of pediatric malnutrition identification, diagnosis and treatment including and overview of refeeding syndrome.
Fundamentals of Pediatric Oncology
This session is a fundamentals course that will provide an overview of pediatric oncology and the role nutritional status and outcomes as well as review medications commonly utilized in pediatric cancer and their nutrition- related side effects. Interventions such as appetite stimulants, oral supplements and behavior modification strategies will be reviewed. Laboratory assessments as well as micronutrient supplementation as it relates to the pediatric oncology patient will be described. The session will conclude with 1-2 case studies.
Fundamentals of Diagnosis-Directed Care: Part 1
This presentation will cover diagnosis-specific care for leukemias, lymphomas, and other solid tumors apart from neuroblastoma. It will discuss when it is appropriate to use enteral nutrition (EN) and parenteral nutrition (PN) as well as indications for each, types of devices, feeding advancement, and navigating intolerance.
Fundamentals of Diagnosis-Directed Care: Part 2
This presentation will cover diagnosis-specific nutritional care for neuroblastoma, common neuro-oncology diagnoses, and an overview of the bone-marrow transplant process for malignant diseases. Nutrition support interventions and how they differ throughout the treatment timeline will be discussed.