238. Evidence-Based Care for Our Transgender Patients and Clients

This product is free for those who attended FNCE^® 2018.

Transgender individuals may undergo substantial medical intervention during transition, including hormone therapy and surgical reassignment. What are the diet- and nutrition-related effects of these interventions? What are the psychosocial concerns that may impact eating behaviors based on our current literature? How do we apply the Nutrition Care Process to transgender patients and clients? This session will explore these questions through the lens of a case study of a transgender male. Participants will be encouraged to share their experiences as food and nutrition professions caring for transgender individuals.

CPEU: 1.5
CPE Level: 2
Learning Codes: 5200, 5090, 5340

Learning Objectives

• Identify clinical nutrition-related side effects of estrogen or testosterone therapy.
• Identify potential psychosocial concerns for transgender patients and clients based on current literature.
• Apply the Nutrition Care Process to a case study of a transgender male .

Speaker

• Whitney Linsenmeyer, PhD, RD, LD
• Rabia Rahman, MS, RD

Moderator

• Zachari Breeding, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND