2026 Pediatric Nutrition Conference: Introduction to Applied Pediatric Nutrition
Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Join us for our 2026 Pediatric Nutrition Conference, "Introduction to Applied Pediatric Nutrition," at Hasbro Children's on Friday, April 10, 2026. This course will provide health professionals (RDN, DTR and/or dietetics student) with current information on pediatric nutrition.
Knowledge obtained from this course will provide the participant with:
- Pediatric nutrition assessment
- Understand feeding tubes and supplies in pediatrics
- Review of infant and pediatric enteral formulas and feeding
- Review common pediatric conditions (iron deficiency anemia, eating disorder, diabetes mellitus) and explore new treatment options in pediatric diabetes and obesity
This program has been submitted for 6.5 Level 2 CPEs through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Learning Objectives
- Select and utilize appropriate nutrition assessment, intervention and management of pediatric nutrition in acute care setting
- Understand fundaments of infant and pediatric formula composition and application for use
- Summarize key nutrition considerations for pediatric iron deficiency anemia, diabetes, obesity and eating disorders.
Faculty
The faculty are pediatric dietitians at Hasbro Children’s.
- Lauren Leveille, MA, RD, LDN
- Stephanie Marchand, PhD, RD, LDN, IBCLC, CNSC
- Daniel Olbrych, MPH, RD, LDN, CDCES
- Maria Santini, MPH, RD, LDN, CNSC
- Suzanne Watkins, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC, CDCES
Rebecca Moreira, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, CLC is an advanced practice manager.
Course Schedule
Morning Sessions
| Time | Course |
|---|---|
| 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. | Registration |
| 8 to 8:10 a.m. | Welcome and review objectives |
| 8:10 to 9:15 a.m. | Pediatric nutrition assessment |
| 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. | Infant and pediatric enteral formula feeding, preparation, modalities, and supplies |
| 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. | Break |
| 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. | Nutrition considerations in pediatric iron deficiecy anemia |
| 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Lunch (on your own) |
Afternoon Sessions
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. | Eating disorder management in the acute care setting |
| 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. | Pediatric diabetes and basics of diabetes mellitus care for dietitian |
| 2:30 to 2:45 p.m. | Break |
| 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. | GLP-1 use in pediatrics |
| 4:15 to 4:30 p.m. | Certificates and evaluation |
Registration Information
Registration fee:
- Full-time student: $45.00
- Registered dietitian or allied health: $75.00
Enrollment is limited to 40 registrants. Registration information will be sent to email address used at time of registration. Please note that masks may be required per infection prevention guidelines.
Refunds/Cancellations
Email cancellations only. A $10 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations postmarked on or before Tuesday, April 7, 2026. No refunds will be given for cancellations postmarked after Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Free Parking Available
Parking lot locations and information (PDF)
More Information
For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Marchand, PhD, RD, LDN, CNSC, IBCLC at 401-444-7712 or [email protected].
Location Information
Gerry House
142 Borden St
Providence, RI 02903
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