2025 National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course
Live Webinar
July 15-16 | 12:30 – 5pm CT | $35
The live webinar will be fully online and synchronous.
Fully Online Distance Program
September 1 – December 31 | $35
Online, self-led course with recorded presentations from the live session.
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This continuing education program focuses on the improvement of maternal and infant health through the delivery of risk-appropriate high-quality nutrition services.
The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to:
- describe ways that nutrition programs and services can improve maternal, fetal and child health outcomes;
- discuss the effects of maternal and child eating behaviors and patterns on birth outcomes, infant and child health and development; and
- identify characteristics of effective programs, services, outreach, research and evaluation needed to improve maternal, infant and child health, nutrition and food security.
Who Should Attend
This continuing education program is designed for dietitians, nutritionists, certified nurse midwives, registered nurses and nurse practitioners, physicians and public health professionals who serve preconceptual, pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, children and families.
Presentations and Speakers
Presented by: Junia N. de Brito, PhD, MPH, MBA
Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota
After completing this activity, learners will be able to:
- identify multilevel barriers that hinder or promote breastfeeding initiation and continuation.
- articulate how removing structural, interpersonal, and institutional barriers can improve breastfeeding outcomes and reduce disparities.
- propose evidence-based strategies to reduce barriers to breastfeeding and improve access and support for disproportionately affected populations.
Presented by: Ellen W. Demerath, PhD
Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota
Learning Objectives coming soon…
Presented by:
Katherine Hendel, PhD, MS, RD
Assistant Professor, Division of Epidemiology & Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota
Lee Vogler, RD
WIC POPS Project Coordinator, Division of Epidemiology & Community Health
School of Public Health, University of Minnesota
After completing this activity, learners will be able to:
- define paraprofessional.
- explain the goals of the WIC POPS project.
- identify similarities and differences in WIC paraprofessional roles across state, territories, and tribal agencies in WIC.
Presented by: Sarah Raatz, MD, MS
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine, University of Minnesota
After completing this activity, learners will be able to:
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- describe which GLP-1 receptor agonist medications are FDA-approved for treatment of obesity in adolescents.
- understand key aspects of counseling adolescents starting GLP-1 RA medications.
- provide anticipatory guidance on side effects of medications and nutritional recommendations to mitigate side effects.
- anticipate challenges to cost and access to GLP-1 RA medications.
Presented by: Lauren O’Connor, PhD, MPH
Nutrition and Health Program Lead, Texas A&M Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Evidence Center
Learning Objectives coming soon…
Presented by:
Kelly Kunkel, MS
Extension Educator, Health & Nutrition Regional Office Mankato, University of Minnesota
Mary Schroeder, MPH
Extension Educator, Health & Nutrition Regional Office Willmar, University of Minnesota
After completing this activity, learners will be able to:
- identify three strategies to help families stretch their food dollars.
- apply practical food budgeting and meal planning tips in your work with families.
- explore University of Minnesota Extension and USDA resources that support nutritious eating on a budget.
Group Registration
Interested in registering your group or organization? Submit your inquiry using our Group Request Form!
Accreditation
This program is eligible for:
- 7 contact hours of professional continuing education
- 7 CPEs, Level 2, pending approval by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- 7 CPH recertification credits
- 0.70 continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Sponsors
Maternal & Child Health Bureau Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Grant No. T79MC00007-32-00
Contact
School of Public Health Continuing Education
cpheo@umn.edu
