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Episode 56 - Bonus Episode - The Many Hats of a Research Dietitian In this bonus episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, co-hosts Jen Smith and Nikki Misner speak with Luba Plotkin on her role as a research dietitian. Luba is a Research Dietitian at the Juliet Keidan Institute of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at the Shaare Zedek Medical Center, in Jerusalem. Luba is a Ph.D. Candidate in Nutritional Science and Biochemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Vice President of the Israeli Dietetic Association.  Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition. Produced by: Corey Irwin NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals [email protected]

Episode 55 Luba Plotkin - Tasty & Healthy Diet for Pediatric Crohn’s Disease  In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, co-hosts Jen Smith and Nikki Misner speak with Luba Plotkin on Tasty&Healthy, a whole foods diet for Crohn’s Disease. Luba Plotkin is the project manager for Tasty&Healthy. She is a Research Dietitian at the Juliet Keidan Institute of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. Luba is a Ph.D. Candidate in Nutritional Science and Biochemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Vice President of the Israeli Dietetic Association.  Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition. Resources: Aharoni-Frutkoff Y, Plotkin L, Pollak D, et al. Whole Food Diet Induces Remission in Children and Young Adults With Mild to Moderate Crohn's Disease and Is More Tolerable Than Exclusive Enteral Nutrition: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Gastroenterology. 2025;169(7):1462-1474.e2. doi:10.1053/j.gastro.2025.06.011  Plotkin L, Aharoni-Frutkoff Y, Pollak D, et al. Tasty&Healthy Exclusive Whole-Food Diet in Asymptomatic Children and Young Adults With Biologically Active Crohn's Disease: The TASTI-E Randomized Controlled Trial. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. Published online June 17, 2026. doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2026.05.029 https://tasty-healthy.com Tasty and Healthy: Eating Well with Lactose Intolerance, Coeliac Disease, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Produced by: Corey Irwin NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals [email protected]

Episode 54 - Megan Van Hoorn - Bonus Episode Pediatric Enteral Nutrition Q&A: Special Populations In this bonus episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, Jen Smith and guest host Lisa Cooley continue the questions from the CPNP community with dietitian Megan Van Hoorn MS, RD, CSP, CD. Megan answers CPNP questions on special populations and pediatric enteral nutrition. As a reminder, Megan is a Senior Clinical Dietitian at Children’s Wisconsin and is a Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition through the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. She has 15 years of experience working in outpatient pediatric GI. She has cared for patients requiring enteral nutrition for many conditions, including tube dependence, pediatric feeding disorder, pediatric malnutrition, intestinal failure, and inflammatory bowel disease. Along with her colleagues, she helped publish “The registered dietitian nutritionist’s guide to homemade tube feeding” and has also helped develop the Enteral Nutrition training module at her institution.  Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition. Resources: ASPEN Enteral Nutrition Resources: https://nutritioncare.org/clinical-resources/enteral-nutrition/ Oley Foundation: https://oley.org/ Produced by: Corey Irwin NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals [email protected]

In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, co-hosts Bailey Koch and Lisa Cooley speak with Kelsey Herwick, MS, RD, CNSC, LD to discuss enteral nutrition supplies. This episode was inspired by questions asked by CPNP members. Kelsey serves as an embedded dietitian liaison with Indiana University Health Home Care, focusing primarily on patients at Riley Hospital for Children and the IU Health Home Care Enteral Department. In this role, she helps patients transition safely and successfully from inpatient to outpatient care by coordinating discharge planning, navigating insurance coverage, collaborating on feeding regimens, and partnering with case management teams to support families at home. Previously, Kelsey worked with the Pediatric GI and Liver/Intestine Transplant teams at Riley Hospital for Children, providing care across inpatient services and outpatient clinics for patients managing biliary atresia and organ transplants. She was honored as the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year by the Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and has completed her term as District President for the Central Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Her wealth of knowledge and background provide great insight that we hope our listeners enjoy. Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition. Resources: Kangaroo™ Connect Enteral Feeding Pump Operator Manual Kangaroo OMNI™ Setup & Troubleshooting Guide - Cardinal Health Kangaroo OMNI™ Feeding Sets | Cardinal Health Infinity-Manual.pdf FreeArm Flying Squirrel™ Feeding Pump Holder Easier Tube Feeding for home tube feeders ESPEN practical guideline: Home enteral nutrition Tube Feeding Tips: Solutions for a Clogged Tube - Oley Foundation Enteral Nutrition – What to Expect & Support | IU Health Produced by: Corey Irwin NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals [email protected]

Episode 52 - Megan Van Hoorn - Pediatric Enteral Nutrition Q&A: Community Questions, Clinician Answers  In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, Jen Smith and guest host Lisa Cooley speak with dietitian Megan Van Hoorn MS, RD, CSP, CD, answering CPNP questions on pediatric enteral nutrition. Megan is a Senior Clinical Dietitian at Children’s Wisconsin and is a Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition through the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. She has 15 years of experience working in outpatient pediatric GI. She has cared for patients requiring enteral nutrition for many conditions, including tube dependence, pediatric feeding disorder, pediatric malnutrition, intestinal failure, and inflammatory bowel disease. Along with her colleagues, she helped publish “The registered dietitian nutritionist’s guide to homemade tube feeding” and has also helped develop the Enteral Nutrition training module at her institution.  Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition. Resources: Escuro AA, Hummell AC. The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist's Guide to Homemade Tube Feeding. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2017;117(1):11-16. doi:10.1016/j.jand.2016.02.007 Produced by: Corey Irwin NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals [email protected]

Episode 51 - Bonus Episode - Inspiring the future of Pediatric Dietitians through CPNP’s Teaching and Tomorrow Program In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, our CPNP media chair Lisa Cooley speaks with our CPNP President Elect -Brock Williams and last year’s participant Emma Placke about their experience with last year’s program.  The Teaching and Tomorrow Dietetics Program aims to inspire the next generation of pediatric GI dietitians by providing up to 10 local dietetic interns/students with the opportunity to attend the NASPGHAN Annual Meeting. The scholarships provide support by covering the cost of all Teaching and Tomorrow program events, Annual Meeting program registration, ground transportation to/from the conference, 2 nights hotel, and meals for the duration of the conference. Dietetic Interns/students in good standing from throughout the San Diego* metropolitan area are eligible to apply.  Scholarships will be awarded in Early August 2026.  *Air travel costs are not included in the support so you are welcome to apply outside of this area, but would be responsible for air transportation.  If you are interested or know someone who might be, please make sure to submit applications by July 31, 2026. Apply today at https://naspghan.secure-platform.com/a/page/apply/cpnpteachingandtomorrow2026 Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition. Produced by: Corey Irwin NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals [email protected]

In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, hosts Jen Smith and Megan Murphy (the outgoing Clinical Practice Chair) speak with the rest of the outgoing Executive Committee members whose positions are up for election this fall: Venus Kalami (Secretary/Treasurer), Michelle Yavelow (Communications Chair), Brock Williams (President-Elect), & Lisa Cooley (Media Chair). Each guest reflects on their roles, shares highlights from their time on the Executive Committee, and offers advice for future leadership. Call for nominations will be coming soon so listen in, you may know just the right member to nominate based on what you hear during this episode.  Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition. Produced by: Corey Irwin NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals [email protected]

In this special Bowel Sounds and Nutrition Pearls collaboration episode, hosts Dr. Jennifer Lee and dietitian Nikki Misner speak with dietitian Lisa Richardson on infant formula. Lisa Richardson is a pediatric clinical dietitian and nutrition educator who brings together experience in pediatric specialty care, public health nutrition, and continuing education. She currently practices at UNC Children’s Primary and Specialty Care Clinic. Across her publications, presentations, and clinical resources, Lisa focuses on making nutrition science usable, turning complex evidence into practical guidance that supports families, children, and the care teams who serve them.   Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition. Resources:  Larson-Nath, et al. Term infant formula macronutrient composition: An update for clinicians. JPGN. 2025;80(5):751-759. doi:10.1002/jpn3.70002 Rodrigo ML, et al.. Infant formula ingredients: Updates for clinicians.. 2024;78(5):1005-1008. doi:10.1002/jpn3.12192 Lewis, et al. Reference Values for Macronutrients in Human Milk: the Mothers, Infants and Lactation Quality (MILQ) Study. Adv Nutr. 2025;16 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):100501. doi:10.1016/j.advnut.2025.100501 Taylor SN, Buck CO. Post-discharge nutrition to optimize preterm infant short- and long- term outcomes. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med. 2025;30(2):101637. doi:10.1016/j.siny.2025.101637 Abrams SA, et al. Food and Drug Administration Expert Panel on Infant Formula "Operation Stork Speed" June 2025: Part 1, Nutrient Considerations. Adv Nutr. 2026;17(4):100583. doi:10.1016/j.advnut.2025.100583 Abrams SA, et al. Food and Drug Administration Expert Panel on Infant Formula "Operation Stork Speed" June 2025: Part 2, Regulatory and Safety Considerations. Adv Nutr. 2026;17(4):100584. doi:10.1016/j.advnut.2025.100584 Abrams SA, et al. Food and Drug Administration Expert Panel on Infant Formula "Operation Stork Speed" June 2025: Part 3, Marketing of Infant Formulas, Breastfeeding Support, Hypoallergenic Formulas, and Nutrition for Preterm Infants. Adv Nutr. 2026;17(4):100585. doi:10.1016/j.advnut.2025.100585 Pediatric Blue Book - Create personalized formula recipes and plans, and calculate nutritional needs using the dietitian-led, volunteer-run platform  CDC Infant Formula Preparation and Storage Website  U.S. FDA Infant Formula Homepage- Information on Operation Stork Speed, Closer to Zero Initiative, as well as view the listing of all non-exempt and exempt infant formulas that are currently available on the U.S. market. Produced by: Corey Irwin NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals [email protected]

Episode 48 - Nancy Matthiessen - Vegan, Vegetarian, and Plant-based diets in Pediatrics In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, hosts Jen Smith and Megan Murphy speak with dietitian Nancy Matthiessen MAS, RD, CSP.  Nancy is a Pediatric Dietitian at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland where she works in the gastroenterology clinic, cystic fibrosis clinic, and nutrition clinic. She has 13 years of experience in pediatric nutrition and is a Board-Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition. She has a special interest in plant-based diets. When she isn't working, she enjoys being outdoors running, hiking, gardening, or going on adventures with her husband and two kids.  Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition. Resources: Vegetarian nutrition practice group, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics AND Position paper on vegetarian and vegan diets. https://www.eatrightpro.org/news-center/research-briefs/new-position-paper-on-vegetarian-and-vegan-diets  https://veganhealth.org/ - Jack Norris Great books for parents:  Nourish by Reshma Shah, MD and Brenda Davis, RD The Plant Based Baby and Toddler, Whitney English, MS RDN, Alexandra Caspero, MA RDN. also plant based juniors website Supplement guide: https://plantbasedjuniors.com/plant-based-juniors-supplement-guide/ Produced by: Corey Irwin NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals [email protected]

Episode 47 - Michael Tan and Dr. Jennifer Miller - Comprehensive Nutrition Management in Prader-Willi Syndrome In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, co-hosts Bailey Koch and Nikki Misner speak with Michael Tan and Dr. Jennifer Miller about optimizing nutrition care in Prader-Willi syndrome from infancy to adolescence.  Michael is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He specializes in the nutritional management of Prader-Willi Syndrome, pediatric obesity, and also works with those with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Jennifer Miller is Professor in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of Florida. Dr. Miller has worked with individuals with hypothalamic causes of obesity for over 20 years and has spent her career working to understand the etiology of hyperphagia and find possible treatments for individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome, hypothalamic obesity, and Schaff-Yang Syndrome. She currently follows over 600 patients with Prader-Willi syndrome from around the world. Dr. Miller’s research efforts are focused on developing clinical treatment trials for individuals of all ages with hypothalamic obesity. Together they have worked with families of children with Prader-Willi Syndrome since 2018.  Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition. References:  Miller JL, Lynn CH, Driscoll DC, et al. Nutritional phases in Prader-Willi syndrome. Am J Med Genet A. 2011;155A(5):1040-1049. doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.33951 Miller JL, Tan M. Dietary Management for Adolescents with Prader-Willi Syndrome. Adolesc Health Med Ther. 2020;11:113-118. Published 2020 Aug 25. doi:10.2147/AHMT.S214893 Produced by: Corey Irwin NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals [email protected]

Episode 46 - Bonus Episode - Season 3 Send-Off  In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, all the hosts join to reflect on the third year of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast and discuss what is to come in season 4! Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition. Produced by: Corey Irwin NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals [email protected]

Episode 45 - Sarah Vermilyea - Nutrition in Children with Complex Health History In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, co-hosts Jen Smith and Megan Murphy speak with Sarah Vermilyea MS, RD, CSP, LD, CNSC on the topic of nutrition in children with complex health history. Sarah is a pediatric dietitian with 20 years of experience. Over her career she has practiced across numerous pediatric specialty areas, most often in the PICU and its counterpart, outpatient complex care. She currently works at a pediatric intermediate care facility, providing nutrition care to both children and adults with complex medical needs. Of particular interest to this podcast, Sarah was an inaugural NASPGHAN CPNP board member and the original organizer of the Nutrition Pearls YouTube series; serving CPNP members for more than 7 years.  Sarah has authored two book chapters on pediatric nutrition assessment—including NFPE for children with medical complexity—and has 12 publications in peer-reviewed journals. For the past two years, she has traveled to pediatric hospitals across the United States to train dietitians in performing NFPE on infants. She serves as a preceptor for clinical and community nutrition interns from the University of Cincinnati, recently receiving their Outstanding Preceptor Award. Sarah is currently engaged in an exciting international collaboration with clinicians caring for children with neurological impairment.  Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition. Resources: Catastrophic Rupture – Orange Hat Publishing ‘How to SGNA’ by Donna Secker: Secker DJ, Jeejeebhoy KN. How to perform Subjective Global Nutritional assessment in children. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2012 Mar;112(3):424-431.e6. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2011.08.039. Epub 2012 Mar 1. PMID: 22717202. ‘Updated SGNA’ template by Laura Carter: Carter L, Hulst JM, Afzal N, Jeejeebhoy K, Brunet-Wood K. Update to the pediatric Subjective Global Nutritional Assessment (SGNA). Nutr Clin Pract. 2022 Dec;37(6):1448-1457. doi: 10.1002/ncp.10859. Epub 2022 May 20. PMID: 35594373. Produced by: Corey Irwin NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals [email protected]

Episode 44: CPNP Research Roadmap: Abstracts, Grants, and the New Research Roundtable Series In this bonus episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, co-hosts Jen Smith, former CPNP Research Chair, and Nikki Misner, current CPNP Research Chair, highlight research opportunities within CPNP, including abstract submissions for the NASPGHAN Annual Meeting and the NASPGHAN Foundation CPNP Nutrition Research Grant. They also introduce a new series, Nutrition Pearls: Research Roundtable, which will feature conversations with authors about recent nutrition manuscripts and the stories behind their research. Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition. Resources: NASPGHAN Annual Meeting Abstracts NASPGHAN Foundation Grants  Produced by: Corey Irwin NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals [email protected]

Episode 43 - Wendy Elverson - Managing Food Protein–Induced Allergic Proctocolitis (FPIAP) In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, co-hosts Megan Murphy and Bailey Koch speak with Wendy Elverson, RD, CSP, LDN about the latest research and best practice for managing infants with Food Protein-Induced Allergic Proctocolitis (FPIAP). Wendy is a registered dietitian who has specialized in clinical pediatric nutrition for more than 25 years. Currently, she is a Senior Clinical Nutrition Specialist at Boston Children’s, with expertise in pediatric food allergies and feeding disorders. Wendy is a provider in several multidisciplinary, allergy-focused clinics, including the Atopic Dermatitis Center, the FPIES Clinic, and the EGID Clinic. Wendy has been an active member of CPNP since 2015 and has had many roles, currently serving on the NASPGHAN Public Education Committee. Wendy was the previous Chair of INDANA (International Network for Diet and Nutrition in Allergy) and is the current chair of the Nutrition Work Group of the Allied Health Assembly of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI).  She is a proud co-author of several publications, including a free resource for caregivers of children with milk and egg allergies, tolerant to baked milk and egg, Muffins and More: A Baked Milk and Baked Egg Recipe and Guidebook.  Wendy was also the recipient of the 2025 CPNP Dietitian of Excellence Award.  References:  Mahoney, L. B., et al. (2025). Food protein-induced allergic proctocolitis: What do we know and where are we going? Current Treatment Options in Pediatrics, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40746-025-00346-4 Meyer, R., et al. (2025). An update on the diagnosis and management of non-IgE-mediated food allergies in children. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, 36(3). https://doi.org/10.1111/pai.70060   Franco, C., Fente, C., Sánchez, C., Lamas, A., Cepeda, A., Leis, R., & Regal, P. (2022). Cow’s Milk Antigens Content in Human Milk: A Scoping Review. In Foods (Vol. 11, Issue 12). https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11121783 Gamirova, A., et al. (2022). Food proteins in human breast milk and probability of IgE-mediated allergic reaction during breastfeeding: A systematic review. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, 10(5). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaip.2022.01.028 Meyer, R., et al. (2023). WAO DRACMA guideline update VII: Milk elimination and reintroduction in cow’s milk allergy diagnosis. World Allergy Organization Journal, 16(7). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.waojou.2023.100785 Produced by: Corey Irwin NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals [email protected]

Episode 42 - Erin Feldman - Prehabilitation in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease  In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, co-hosts Jen Smith and Nikki Misner speak with dietitian Erin Feldman on the topic of prehabilitation in pediatric IBD. Erin Feldman, RD, is a registered dietitian at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles with more than 25 years of experience supporting pediatric patients with complex gastrointestinal conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). She plays an integral role in Cedars-Sinai’s IBD prehabilitation program for patients 13 and older, guiding patients through nutrition optimization before, during, and after surgery to help ensure the best possible outcomes. Over the past 2 years, Erin has served as faculty for Cedars-Sinai’s six-month IBD Dietitian Apprenticeship Program, where she trains and mentors dietitians in pediatric IBD care. Her deep clinical expertise and passion for multidisciplinary collaboration make her a key voice in advancing nutrition for pediatric IBD patients. Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition. Resources: Banty A, et al. Feasibility of a nurse and dietitian-led IBD surgical prehabilitation program. Abstracts From the 2023 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress. 2023;164(4)S21. Ladd MR et al. Malnutrition increases the risk of 30-day complications after surgery in pediatric patients with Crohn disease. J Ped Surg. 2018;53(11)2336-2345. Menchaca AD, et al. Preoperative nutrition status predicts hospital length of stay and unplanned reoperation risk in pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease. J Ped Surg. 2025;60(3)162147. Martins DS, Piper HG. Nutrition considerations in pediatric surgical patients. Nutr Clin Pract 2022;37:510–520. Produced by: Corey Irwin NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals [email protected]