Module 12 - Nutrition in Pregnancy

Students will gain a basic understanding of the concepts of Culinary Medicine. Students will discuss the impact of medical interaction and intervention in the prevention and treatment of diet-related illnesses. Students will also learn basic kitchen safety and knife handling skills.

Target Audience

  • Physician
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Nurse
  • Physician Assistant
  • Registered Dietitian
  • Master and Doctorate Level Nutritionist
  • Pharmacist
  • Certified Diabetic Educator
  • Optometrist

Learning Objectives

  • Describe changes in the gastrointestinal system during pregnancy 
  • Calculate the caloric needs during pregnancy accounting for activity level and trimester
  • Discuss the BMI-based weight gain recommendations and the risks associated with not meeting those guidelines
  • Analyze the macro-nutrient and micro-nutrient requirements during pregnancy
  • Discuss common sources of vitamins/minerals important in pregnancy
  •  Identify foods to be avoided during pregnancy, with emphasis on with high mercury content or infectious risk 
  • Investigate medical disorders requiring special nutritional counseling during pregnancy
  • Explain how the physiological changes during pregnancy relate to insulin sensitivity
  • Describe the maternal and fetal risks associated with gestational diabetes during the pregnancy and long-term
  • Outline the diabetic diet and effective diet modification counseling emphasizing nutrient dense foods and decreasing energy dense foods
  • Assess the benefits of DASH diet in gestational diabetes and preeclampsia 
  • Explain how to accommodate for religious dietary observances
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ABIM MOC 2
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Completion
  • 1.00 CDR
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 1.00 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material.
  • 1.00 Nursing CEU
Course opens: 
03/01/2023
Course expires: 
03/01/2026

Planning Committee 

Timothy S. Harlan, MD (Activity Director)    

Kerri Dotson, MBA, RDN, LDN, CCMS

Amy Jasperse RPh, CDCES, CCMS

Monica Brandau, DO, MPH

Virginia Defi, MS, FNP, CCMS

Linda Garrow, MS, PhD, CCMS

Jennifer Hronkin, MD

Sonali Iyler, MD, FACP

Jennifer Paisley, MD, FAAP, DiplABOM

Karolyn Ryan, PA-C

Barbara Schultz, RDN, BSN, CCMS

Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, LD, CCMS

Margaret Smith, MD, MPH, MHSA, CCMS

Traci Stevenson, DO, IFMCP, CCMS, DipABFM

Kathryn Balaram, DNP, MPH, RN, CCMS

 
 

Identification, Mitigation, and Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

In accordance with The Standards for Integrity and Independence, GW requires all planners, faculty, and others in control of educational content to disclose the absence or existence of all financial relationships (of any dollar amount) with any ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are defined as those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

GW reviews all disclosure statements to determine which financial relationships are relevant to the educational content of the accredited CE Activity.  An individual is considered to have a relevant financial relationship if the educational content an individual can control is related to the business lines or products of the ineligible company.

No Relevant Financial Relationships

Upon review of all collected information about financial relationships with ineligible companies, GW has determined that the following planners, faculty, staff, and others in control of educational content have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Activity Director/Reviewer

  • Timothy S. Harlan, MD

Faculty/Planners

  • Timothy S. Harlan, MD
  • Kerri Dotson, MBA, RDN, LDN, CCMS
  • Amy Jasperse RPh, CDCES, CCMS
  • Monica Brandau, DO, MPH
  • Virginia Defi, MS, FNP, CCMS
  • Linda Garrow, MS, PhD, CCMS
  • Jennifer Hronkin, MD
  • Sonali Iyler, MD, FACP
  • Jennifer Paisley, MD, FAAP, DiplABOM
  • Karolyn Ryan, PA-C
  • Barbara Schultz, RDN, BSN, CCMS
  • Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, LD, CCMS
  • Margaret Smith, MD, MPH, MHSA, CCMS
  • Traci Stevenson, DO, IFMCP, CCMS, DipABFM
  • Kathryn Balaram, DNP, MPH, RN, CCMS

Staff

  • Leticia Hall
  • Naomi Loughlin
  • Sheena King

 

Module 12: Nutrition in Pregnancy - Enduring Activity

American College of Culinary Medicine 

 

Accreditation Statements

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and American College of Culinary Medicine. The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 

Credit Designation Statement(s)

Physicians (CME)

 

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC)

 

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. 

 

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences will submit participant completion information to the ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. You can check the status of your submission via the “Reported Credits” tab in your learner profile.

 

American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and American College of Culinary Medicine. The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 

The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ earned as AOA Category 2 credit. 

It is the physician's responsibility to report CME credits earned directly to AOA.

 

Ways to report CME Credit:

 

Pharmacists (CPE)

 

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

 

Dietitians

The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. 

 

Nurse Practitioners

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certified Program (AANPCP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

 

Nurses

For recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.

 

Physician Assistants

The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

 

Other Healthcare Professionals (Attendance)

All other healthcare professionals who successfully complete the activity will receive a Certificate of Attendance.  Many credentialing bodies such as the ANCC, AANP, and AAPA accept certificates of attendance for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. If you have doubts about whether an activity will qualify for CE, please contact your certifying organization for clarification on credit eligibility.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ABIM MOC 2
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Completion
  • 1.00 CDR
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 1.00 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material.
  • 1.00 Nursing CEU
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