Celiac Disease: Beyond the Gastrointestinal Tract

Student pricing: $10.00

Date: September 14
Time: noon - 1 p.m. (Central time)

Did you know that there are recognizable symptoms of celiac disease beyond the typical diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting? Learn how to identify these extraintestinal symptoms--including neurological, dermatological, psychosocial, osteopathic, metabolic, and reproductive symptoms. Come away with recognition and treatment approaches that are rooted in the latest research in celiac disease.

This webinar is free for Dietitians in Medical Nutrition Therapy DPG members.

CPE Level: 2
CPEU: 1.0

Performance Indicators:

• 8.2.1 Engages in educational activities to maintain knowledge and to obtain new knowledge of diseases and clinical conditions.
• 8.2.4 Integrates new knowledge of disease states and clinical conditions into practice.
• 9.6.1 Assesses client/patient nutritional needs and appropriateness of the counseling.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify extra-intestinal manifestations of celiac disease.
2. Describe the complexity and quality-of-life impact of celiac disease symptoms.
3. Empower celiac disease patients to navigate the various challenges associated with following a gluten-free diet.

Speakers

Jessica Lebovits, RD, CDN, is a registered dietitian in New York City. She works at the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University and in private practice at Jessica Nutrition. She is an active DIGID member and has served as workgroup co-leader for the Gluten-Related Disorders and GI Nutrition Credential workgroups. She earned her undergraduate degree at Cornell University and completed her dietetic internship at Northwell Health

Meghan Donnelly, MS, RDN, CDN, is a registered, licensed dietitian in New York City. She is currently the Senior Manager of Nutrition Services at Dr. Schär USA and sees clients virtually at her private practice, Nutmeg Nutrition. She graduated from The College of the Holy Cross with her bachelor's degree in Biology, and subsequently earned her master's degree in Nutrition & Dietetics from New York University. Her clinical training in dietetics took place at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in The Bronx, NY. She is an active DIGID member and served as a workgroup co-leader for the Gluten-Related Disorders workgroup.