"Everything Looks Fine!": In Depth Look at Clinical Testing Through the Integrative Lens

This symposium was presented live on March 15, 2024.

Pricing

• DIFM Members: $99
• DIFM Students: $39
• Academy Members: $109
• Academy Students: $49
• Nonmembers: $129

“Everything looks fine!” Have your patients ever felt uncertain about their test results showing “normal”, but still seeking answers to their health concerns? As integrative and functional dietitians, we are uniquely trained to know that figuring out the root cause can significantly impact a patient's outcome. Join us at the 2024 Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine Spring Symposium where our expert speakers will provide participants the knowledge of assessing functional ranges for CMP, CBC, iron, and micronutrient panels. We will also dive into comparing and contrasting different forms of testing including hair, serum, urine, and stool. Along the way, participants will learn how to create interventions based on these results.

CPE Level: 2, 3
CPEU: 4.5

Performance Indicators

• 10.2.1 Selects valid and reliable tools to conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments. 
• 10.2.9 Orders biochemical tests and reviews results to support diagnoses and plans of care. 
• 8.1.4 Integrates knowledge of macro- and micronutrients for digestion, absorption and metabolism throughout the lifespan in practice.

Learning Objectives

• Assess comprehensive metabolic panels (CMP), complete blood count (CBC), and iron panels under an integrative and function lens. 
• Identify and master judgment of micronutrient labs and common deficiencies, as well as, compare and contrast types of testing options (hair, serum, urine). 
• Evaluate organic acid testing (OAT), downstream metabolites, when to use OATs test, and how to create interventions based on results. 
• Identify root causes through stool testing accessible to nutrition professionals and explore holistic perspectives on understanding and managing common digestive symptoms.

Speakers

Lindsay Goddard, MS, RD, LD/N
Claire Walsh, MS, RDN, LD
Sophia Deahl, MS, RD
Adair Anderson, MS, RDN, LDN