Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive and fatal motor neuron disease characterized by the gradual loss of voluntary muscle movement. Malnutrition is a prognostic indicator for survival in ALS, compounding disease-related muscle mass loss. However, many barriers exist to consuming adequate calories and protein by mouth. If in line with goals of care, gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) and enteral nutrition (EN) are recommended when nutrition needs cannot be met orally. Whole food feeding formulas have been associated with clinical benefit, including increased gastrointestinal tolerance. This webinar will review the role of nutrition in the ALS disease progression and how whole food enteral formulas can be incorporated into the nutrition regimens of people with ALS.
References: Maximizing Nourishment Throughout the Progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis References
APPROVED FOR 1.0 CPE CREDITS BY THE CDR OF THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS RDs may claim CE credit for this webinar until 2/1/2027.
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