The Ins and Outs of Using Blenderized Tube Feedings for the Cerebral Palsy Population

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Blenderized tube feedings are becoming increasingly popular for their effective role in mitigating multiple common GI issues commonly seen with enteral feedings. Research continues to expand from the pediatric population to the adult population showing how the whole-food impact of blenderized diets can lead to better overall health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. Cerebral palsy patients often rely on long-term tube feedings to provide all (or a large amount) of their nutrition needs but often struggle with multiple GI issues including constipation, retching, reflux, and vomiting that make meeting their nutritional needs difficult.

Join Registered Dietitians Lorena Pena Ramos MS, RD, CNSC, LD and Courtney Ford, MS, RD, LD as they dive into the research available on blenderized tube feedings and the cerebral palsy population. The presenters will discuss their clinical experience in using blenderized.

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APPROVED FOR 1 CPE CREDIT BY THE CDR OF THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
RDs may claim CE credit for this webinar until 7/13/2026.


Make sure to check to out the Continuing Education Guide for instructions on how to complete and earn your credit for this course!

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the most up-to-date research on using blenderized tube feeding for patients with cerebral palsy and what outcomes can be expected in this population.
  • Be able to identify appropriate candidates for blenderized tube feeding.
  • Gain practical tips on the utilization of blenderized tube feedings for cerebral palsy patients including transitioning suggestions, growth factors, and insurance considerations.
  • Be able to identify monitoring criteria for blenderized tube feeding in the cerebral palsy population to assure proper growth and nutritional status.