Dietitian Course: A Dietitian's Guide to Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

A Dietitian Guide to Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease NAFLD

A DIETITIAN'S GUIDE TO NON ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD)

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a progressive disorder with increasing prevalence. There are currently limited treatments for the disease, and lifestyle improvements play a large role in disease management. Patients and providers lack understanding of the causes, implications, and prognosis of fatty liver. In this webinar we will discuss the causes of fatty liver and how to begin reversing this disease in your patients. We will review treatment methods, specifically focusing on MNT for reversing fatty liver disease.

This webinar will provide you with new real world insight to better understand the trends and patterns associated with the typical journey of patients living with NAFLD.

Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:

Gain insights into the causes and treatments for NAFLD.

Understand what populations may be at greater risk for developing NAFLD.

Be able to effectively discuss Medical Nutrition Therapy for NAFLD with your patients and other providers or care team.

Understand more about which foods may help the liver, and which foods may be contributing to liver damage.

Live Event Date: Aug 25, 2022

Expiration Date: May 31, 2024

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 3.1.3, 4.2.5, 6.2.3, 8.3.6

Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals

Number of Credits: 1.0

Level(s): 1, 2

Total Cost: 1 Site Credit

About the Presenter: Holly Herrington, MS, RD, CDCES, CAPM

Holly Herrington is an accomplished Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with over 15 years of experience. She has worked as an Advanced Clinical Dietitian at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, specializing in gastrointestinal diseases, diabetes, and weight management. She has also collaborated with the National Dairy Council to promote health and wellness through dairy education.

Holly has contributed to textbook chapters on nutrition for bariatric surgery and weight regain after bariatric surgery. She has been an invited lecturer and presenter at renowned medical conferences such as the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and The Obesity Society (TOS). Additionally, she has been a featured expert for media outlets such as WGN, FOX News Chicago, ABC7 Chicago, US News and World Report, Men's Health, and the Chicago Tribune.

Her clinical interests span a range of areas, including weight loss and bariatric surgery, diabetes management, cardiovascular health, gastrointestinal health, women's health, the gut microbiome, and prenatal nutrition. Given her deep expertise and extensive experience, Holly Herrington is a reliable resource for evidence-based nutrition advice and guidance.

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