Maple Syrup Urine Disease

This course is available at no charge and is supported by:

     

MENTOR, Met Ed Nutrition Training Online Resource, is a series of courses and topics on the nutrition management of metabolic disorders.

MAPLE SYRUP URINE DISEASE

Sandy van Calcar PhD, RD, LD - Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon

The course on Maple Syrup Urine Disease includes information on disease-specific biochemistry, nutrition
management and monitoring.  Diet calculations are demonstrated at the end of the presentation.

MENTOR is ideal for new
dietitians or those wanting a refresher course, as well as other health
care professionals.  Participants will complete a post-test and can
provide feedback about this activity.

PLEASE NOTE - This module is no longer approved for CEUs.

MENTOR provides broad guidance on
the management of metabolic disorders.  It should not be relied upon for
medical decisions or diet management advice and participants should
confer with their medical team regarding specific patient management
decisions.  Adherence to these recommendations will not ensure
beneficial outcome in all affected individuals.  Clinical assessments
must be made by experienced healthcare professional(s) and should
include discussions of therapeutic options with affected individuals and
their families.  The information, software and services included in or
available through MENTOR may include inaccuracies or typographical
errors.  To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event
shall Met Ed and/or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever,
including damages for loss of use arising out of, or in any way
connected with, the MENTOR program.

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