NAC Perspectives: Applying Malnutrition Criteria
to Neonatal and Pediatric Patients

Learning Objectives

• Discuss published criteria for defining malnutrition in pediatric and neonatal populations
• Identify variables that impact nutrition and growth
• Discuss the application and challenges of malnutrition criteria
• Identify potential outcomes of diagnosing malnutrition

Speakers

Patti Perks, MS, RD, CNSD
NICU Dietitian
 

Megan Horsley, RD, LD, CSP, CNSC
CICU Dietitian

Target Audience: This 1 hour presentation is designed for the healthcare professional caring for premature and pediatric patients.

Contact Hours: Provided by Kendra Schreiner, RN, 18160 Cottonwood Rd., PMB 352, Sunriver, OR, an independent provider approved by the CA Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #15828. The program is approved for 1 nursing contact hour and 1 CPEU for dietitians. CDR Activity #161358 Performance Indicators: 6.1.4, 6.1.6, 4.2.7.