Diet and nutrition are associated with the decline in lung function that is the hallmark of COPD, as well as other co-morbidities that contribute to disease burden.
This products is free for those who attended FNCE® 2019.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the United States, affecting over 5% of the adult population. Patients with COPD suffer high morbidity, poor quality of life, activity limitation and exacerbations. Diet and nutrition are associated with the decline in lung function that is the hallmark of COPD, as well as other co-morbidities that contribute to disease burden. However, the impact of medical nutrition therapy and specific nutrition-related intervention on outcomes in COPD are not well described. In this session, results of the Academy's 2019 Evidence Analysis Library COPD Systematic Review and updated Guideline will be presented. Guideline topics include medical nutrition therapy, methods to estimate energy needs, energy and macronutrients, vitamin D and body composition. Attendees will learn how to apply the most recent evidence-based nutrition practice recommendations to promote positive outcomes in their patients with COPD.