Assessment of nutrition education among pediatric gastroenterologists: a survey of NASPGHAN members.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Pediatric gastroenterology is the only pediatric subspecialty with nutrition as part of its official curriculum and objective; however, pediatric gastroenterology fellows believe that their baseline knowledge in nutrition is suboptimal. The purpose of the present study was to assess the perceived effectiveness of nutrition training among pediatric gastroenterologists, identify areas of need for additional education, and determine the perceived role of the gastroenterologist in obesity management.

Methods

A survey was sent to members and fellows of the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition to assess general nutrition education as well as obesity management and educational needs.

Results

A total of 272 response

SUBMITTER: Lin HC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3493684 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature