Dietitian Course: Nutritional Deficiencies in Chronic Alcoholism

NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES IN CHRONIC ALCOHOLISM

Excessive alcohol consumption is a widespread issue in developed countries, leading to a significant prevalence of nutritional deficiencies. The impact of alcohol on nutrition is twofold: it affects the intake and metabolism of nutrients directly, and it also causes damage to vital organs, resulting in secondary nutritional complications. The consequences of heavy alcohol use are substantial, leading to both morbidity and mortality.

While it is challenging to predict who will develop malnutrition as a result of moderate to heavy alcohol consumption, sustained and heavy alcohol use is known to cause malnutrition. This malnutrition can manifest as deficiencies in micronutrients or as protein and calorie malnutrition.

In this webinar, we will delve into the epidemiology, pathogenesis, assessment, and treatment of malnutrition in individuals who engage in sustained heavy alcohol use.

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

Understand the pathogenesis of malnutrition in chronic alcoholism.

Understand nutritional deficiencies seen in in chronic alcoholism including specific macro nutrients and micronutrients.

Identify signs and symptoms of nutrition deficiency in chronic alcoholism and recommendations for treatment of malnutrition.

Understand the relationship between chronic alcoholism and organ injury and how this may impact nutrition status.

Live Webinar Date: Mar 05, 2024 (04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Eastern Time) (US and Canada)

Expiration Date: Mar 05, 2027

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 4.1.2, 6.2.3, 8.3.1, 8.3.7

Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals

Number of Credits: 1.0

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.