Translating Human Milk Exploration into Maternal Diet Application

This products is free for those who attended FNCE^® 2019.

The Global Exploration of Human Milk (GEHM) is a large body of research from a prospective multi-site study following mothers and infants throughout lactation. To date, this research has included a dozen publications and more than 30 research posters. This session will highlight some of the most relevant findings on the nutritional components of human milk with a view of geographic and lactation stage similarities and differences. The GEHM study highlights the wealth of knowledge global approach to human milk science could provide. With the recent increase in human milk research, we also emphasize the need to translate that information into actionable recommendations to the mother in a nutrition counseling session.

CPEU: 1.5
CPE Level: 2 - Intermediate
Learning Need Codes: 4140, 2100, 4130

Performance Indicators:

• 8.1.4 Demonstrates knowledge of nutrient requirements throughout the life span and their role in health promotion and disease management.

Learning Objectives

• Describe key components that drive human milk variability.
• Outline the GEHM study and key findings that have clinical impact.
• Explain what components of a mother's diet changes the composition of human milk.

Moderator

• Alayne Gatto, MS, MBA, RD, CLC, CSP, LD, FAND

Speakers

• Christina Valentine, MD, MS, RD, FAAP
• Sarah Maria, MS