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Teens and Nutrient Deficiencies: A Growing Public Health Crisis (Attendee Collection)
This course is included in the NUTRITION 2023 On Demand Collection (Free for Registered Meeting Attendees).
Research shows half of children globally have at least one micronutrient deficiency, up to 40% experiencing multiple deficiencies. The gap between recommendations and current intakes is largest for those age 14-18, putting teens at increased risk of nutrient inadequacy. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans note that teen girls have low intakes of protein, iron, magnesium, choline, folate, and vitamins B6 and B12 – creating a constellation of nutritional risks at a time of rapid growth and development. Adolescent nutrient deficiencies can have dire long-term consequences on health and development. Teens also face an unprecedented emotional and mental health crisis, impacted by factors like social media and peer pressures, desire for autonomy, and broader societal uncertainty that can affect dietary choices. This session will review research on these interconnected risks, identify behavioral challenges, and explore science-based solutions for preventing nutrient deficiencies among teens.
Speakers
Ty Beal, PhD
Research Advisor, Knowledge Leadership, GAIN
Maureen Black, PhD
Professor and Distinguished Fellow, University of Maryland and RTI International
Leslie Kaplan, MD, CEDS
Physician
Heather Leidy, PhD
Associate Professor, Nutritional Sciences & Pediatrics, Dept. of Nutritional Sciences & Dept. of Pediatrics, The University of Texas at Austin
Learning Objectives
- Compare and contrast the causes for micronutrient deficiencies in high-income and low-income countries
- Describe increased nutrition needs and potential impediments to healthy nutrition in adolescents
- Discuss potential nutrition intervention strategies for children and adolescents
This activity includes the following presentations:
Welcome and Introductions
Maureen Black, PhD
Professor and Distinguished Fellow, University of Maryland and RTI International
Adolescent Growth and Development: The Underappreciated Life Stage
Leslie Kaplan, MD, CEDS
Physician
The Perfect Storm: Nutritional Risks Among US Adolescents
Heather Leidy, PhD
Associate Professor, Nutritional Sciences & Pediatrics, Dept. of Nutritional Sciences & Dept. of Pediatrics, The University of Texas at Austin
Science-based Solutions for Preventing Global Nutrient Deficiencies Among Adolescents
Ty Beal, PhD
Research Advisor, Knowledge Leadership, GAIN
Panel Discussion
Maureen Black, PhD
Professor and Distinguished Fellow, University of Maryland and RTI International
Ty Beal, PhD
Research Advisor, Knowledge Leadership, GAIN
Leslie Kaplan, MD, CEDS
Physician
Heather Leidy, PhD
Associate Professor, Nutritional Sciences & Pediatrics, Dept. of Nutritional Sciences & Dept. of Pediatrics, The University of Texas at Austin
Disclosure Policy
It is the policy of the American Society of Nutrition, in compliance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education to ensure that education presents learners with only accurate, balanced, and scientifically justified recommendations and protects learners from promotion, marketing, and commercial bias. ASN requires disclosure of all financial interest that the planning committee (including ASN staff) or faculty members have with ineligible companies. All faculty and contributors to this continuing education activity have disclosed any relevant financial relationship that may have direct bearing on the subject matter of this program. Specific disclosure information is in the course materials.
The American Society for Nutrition supports fair and unbiased participation of individuals in its education activities. Any real or potential conflicts of interest must be identified and managed. All relevant financial relationships with commercial interests that directly impact and/or might conflict with ASN activities must be disclosed, or disclosure that no relevant financial relationships exist must be documented. Other relationships that could cause private interests to conflict with professional interests must also be disclosed. This policy is intended to openly identify any potential conflict so that participants in an education activity are able to form their own judgments about the presentation. In addition, disclosure must be made of presentations on drugs or devices or uses of drugs or devices that have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Speakers
Maureen Black, PhD, Professor and Distinguished Fellow, University of Maryland and RTI International
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Ty Beal, PhD, Research Advisor, Knowledge Leadership, GAIN
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Leslie Kaplan, MD, CEDS, Physician
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Heather Leidy, PhD, Associate Professor, Nutritional Sciences & Pediatrics, Dept. of Nutritional Sciences & Dept. of Pediatrics, The University of Texas at Austin
Disclosures: BeachBody LLC: Advisory Committee/Board Member (Ongoing); National Cattlemens Beef Association: Advisory Committee/Board Member (Ongoing); Grant/Research Support (Ongoing); Speaker/Speaker's Bureau (Ongoing); National Pork Board: Advisory Committee/Board
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
Planners
The following individuals served on the NUTRITION 2023 Scientific Program Committee. The session titled 'Teens and Nutrient Deficiencies: A Growing Public Health Crisis' was included in the scientific program of NUTRITION 2023, ASN's flagship meeting which was held from July 22-25, 2023.
Paola Baratto, MS, Rutgers University
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Nicolaas Deutz, MD, PhD, Texas A&M University
Disclsoures: Abbott: Speaker Fees
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
Bradley Ferguson, PhD, University of Nevada, Reno
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Martha Field, PhD, Cornell University
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Daniel Hoffman, PhD, Rutgers University
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Hannah Holscher, PhD, RD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Disclosures: Almond Board of California; Grant/Research Support; Beneo: Speaker/Speaker's Bureau; Bio-Cat: Grant/Research Support; General Mills Inc.: Grant/Research Support; Hass Avocado Board: Grant/Research Support; ISAPP: Speaker/Speaker's Bureau; National Dairy Council: Speaker/Speaker's Bureau; National Honey Board:Grant/Research Support; Tate & Lyle: Grant/Research Support
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
Frank Hu, MD, MPH, PhD, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Zhaoping Li, MD, PhD, UCLA
Nutrient Institute (Scientific Advisory Board Member)
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
Laura Murray-Kolb, PhD, Purdue University
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Kathryn Porter Starr, PhD, RD, Duke University School of Medicine and Durham VA Medical Center
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Lewis Rubin, MD, Georgetown University Medical Center
Disclosures: Abbott Nutrition: Grant/Research Support
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
Anna Thalacker-Mercer, PhD, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Staff
Michelle Crispino, CAE, DES, American Society for Nutrition
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Gwen Twillman, American Society for Nutrition
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Continuing education credit is not available for this activity. A Certificate of Attendance can be downloaded by learners who complete the course.
Available Credit
- 1.50 Attendance
Learners are eligible to download a Certificate of Attendance upon activity completion. A Certificate of Attendance confirms the learner has completed the activity and does not confer any continuing education credit to the learner from ASN.