Nutrition Education and Medical Nutrition Therapy at C.S.

Mott Children’s Hospital Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic

Ilana Fried, MPH Candidate

Overview of Agency APEx Products

The Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic at
C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital provides
care to pediatric patients with
diabetes and endocrine disorders. The
two dietitians on the team focused on
nutrition education and medical
nutrition therapy for patients who
face challenges related to Type 1 and
Type 2 diabetes, hormone imbalances
and Prader-Willi disease.

Tasks
• Observed family nutrition
counseling
• Provided suggestions on meal
ideas and physical activity
suggestions
• Reviewed MiChart labs
• Attended and assisted with basic
diabetes education classes
• Analyzed peer-reviewed research
• Lead family counseling sessions
on carb counting
Selective Eating Resources
These resources were created for
parents and caregivers who have
picky eaters. The tips and tricks were share physical activity ideas and
presented to allow for food
exploration, decreased stress during
mealtimes and how to use the
division of responsibility at home.
(SPH 19 + 20)
Physical Activity Resources
Three resources were created with
three target age groups in mind to
promote regular exercise. Each
resource communicates age-
appropriate ways to get moving
during the day.
(NS 6 + SPH 19)
Check
this out!
Prader-Willi E-Book
This nutritional guide was created
for parents and caregivers of
Prader-Willi patients to provide
information on the nutritional
phases on Prader-Willi disease. Meal
plans, low-calorie foods options and
an exercise guide were also
included. (NS 8 + SPH 21)

Skills and Competencies Public Health Impact

Future Work
I plan to use my communication,
counseling, research and creative skills
in my future career as a dietitian.
• Communication with audiences of different
ages and health literacy levels (SPH 19 + SPH
20)
• Practice analyzing peer-reviewed research
• Work with a team of professionals in other
v
The APEx products I created will
• Increase physical activity among all age
groups
• Promote food exploration and a diverse plate
• Provide important nutritional and lifestyle

Through this experience, I learned to disciplines (SPH 21) information for patients with Prader-Willi
bring the most up-to-date information to • Leadership, counseling and public-speaking Disease
my patients while assessing their needs skills (NS 6) • Improve the health of patients with Type 1
and working as a team to provide the • Explain dietary influences on health outcomes and Type 2 diabetes
best health outcomes. (NS 8)