Refeeding the Adult and Adolescent Eating Disorder Patient

Refeeding the Adult and Adolescent Eating Disorder Patient

In this webinar, participants will learn about important clinical recommendations for a patient needing refeeding in the outpatient setting. The presenter will define refeeding and refeeding syndrome, and highlight how to assess risk for refeeding syndrome. Participants will learn strategies to determine expected body weight for a patient and the importance of weight restoration, when indicated. Risks of malnutrition will be highlighted, as well as key labs to review as part of the renourishment process.

To Obtain CE Credit

1

Complete the registration form.

2

View the webinar video.

3

Complete the evaluation survey.

4

Complete the post-test.

5

You will receive a certificate by email within 7 business days.

Presenter

Anna Lutz, MPH, RD/LDN, CEDRD-S

Anna Lutz, MPH, RD/LDN, CEDRD-S

Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian, Lutz, Alexander & Associates Nutrition Therapy, Raleigh, North Carolina

Learning Objectives

  1. Define refeeding syndrome and assess refeeding syndrome risk in a patient.
  2. List 3 medical risks of malnutrition, regardless of body size, in a patient with an eating disorder.
  3. Determine expected body weight in the treatment of a patient with an eating disorder.

To Obtain CE Credit

  1. Complete the registration form.
  2. View the webinar video.
  3. Complete the evaluation survey.
  4. Complete the post-test.
  5. You will receive a certificate by email within 7 business days.

Accreditation Statement

The National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NCEED maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

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Webinar Details

Audience

Primary care and behavioral health providers serving children, adolescents, and young adults

Learning Level

Introductory

Cost

Free

Duration

1.0 Hours

Credit

1 CE Credit or Certificate of Attendance