Malnutrition in Liver Disease: Diet Interventions for Optimal Outcomes

Malnutrition in Liver Disease: Diet Interventions for Optimal Outcomes is organized by Dietitian Central.

Live Event Date: Nov 16, 2021
Expiration Date: May 31, 2024

Overview:
Malnutrition is highly prevalent and associated with unfavorable outcomes in patients with liver disease. The involvement of a skilled dietitian early in the disease process is critical in order to prevent and treat multifactorial nutrition challenges. Dietitians must be able to assess, prioritize and manage the complex nutrition challenges in order to ensure the best care possible for patients with liver disease.

Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:
• Identify factors contributing to malnutrition in chronic liver disease.
• Explain metabolic alterations in liver disease.
• Discuss nutrition requirements of liver disease.
• Identify goals of Nutrition Therapy in hepatic failure.
• List nutrition goal priorities for malnourished patients with liver disease.

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