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ForwardRecorded Webinar: Plant-Based Juniors: Strategies for Meeting the Needs of Vegan and Vegetarian Children (Part 2)
This webinar took place on February 12, 2019 from 2-3 p.m. ET
Now more than ever adults are discovering the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle and choosing to adopt this disease-preventing diet. But what about the kids? Is a plant-based diet safe and beneficial for the entire family? While the Academy’s official statement is that well-planned vegan diets are healthy from infancy on, many RDs don’t feel comfortable adapting these popular diets for children.
On for the second and final webinar of this two-part series, Alexandra Caspero, MA, RD, CLT, RYT, reviews the basic nutritional knowledge that all dietitians should have in order to effectively counsel parents. She provides applicable tips for feeding kids and families, and highlight innovative ways to increase plant-based eating for all ages and dietary preferences.
Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education course, nutrition professionals should be able to:
- Identify 5 nutrients of concern for infants and children who are adhering to a plant-based diet, and list specific ways to include these nutrients in the diet.
- Understand and create 3 meals that incorporate each nutrient of concern.
- Describe 4 ways to add more plant-based foods to kid-friendly meals.
- List supplement considerations for plant-based infants and children.
Additional Information
Alexandra Caspero MA, RD, CLT, RYT, is owner of Delish Knowledge and author of Fresh Italian Cooking for the New Generation. As a dietary consultant and spokesperson, she works with like-minded companies to develop nutrition communication strategies, corporate wellness programs, food photography, videography and recipes.
Her award-winning blog, Delish Knowledge, focuses on making whole-food, vegetarian eating deliciously simple. Alex’s work has also appeared in numerous national publications including Women's Health, Forbes, Washington Post and Food Network. Additionally, she is the co-author of Joyful Eating, Nourished Life, which helps others discover a happier, healthier relationship with food and their body.
Alexandra Caspero MA, RD, CLT, RYT, has the following relevant disclosures to report: consultant for HUM Nutrition and Nordic Naturals; other financial and material support has been received from Pacific Foods, S&W Beans, Clif Bar, Bob’s Red Mill, and Little Potato Company. View our disclosure policy.
Available Credit
- 1.00 CDR