Breastfeeding and the Infant Microbiome

This continuing education course examines the impact of breast-feeding on the development of the infant microbiome.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education course, nutrition professionals will be better able to:

  1. Explain the role of the microbiome in digestion, immunity, and disease prevention.
  2. Discuss global recommendations for breast-feeding and the benefits of breast-feeding for the mother and child.
  3. Discuss current research surrounding the impact of breast-feeding on microbiome development.
  4. Apply research findings to strategies for counseling pregnant and postpartum women on their feeding goals.

Additional Information

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators: 
6.3.11, 8.1.3, 8.3.6
CDR Activity Type: 
740
CPE Level: 
2
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 CDR
Course opens: 
10/19/2020
Course expires: 
10/18/2023
CE Club cost:
$12.00
CE Club cost:
$0.00
Cost:
$24.00
Rating: 
0

Kelly Ciovacco, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC, is an outpatient and consulting dietitian based in Hingham, Massachusetts.

The author has no relevant disclosures to report regarding this program. She has certified that no conflict of interest exists for this program. View our disclosure policy.

Available Credit

  • 2.00 CDR

Price

CE Club cost:
$12.00
CE Club cost:
$0.00
Cost:
$24.00
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