Name
Building an Integrated Nutrition Program in Pediatric Primary Care
Description

Pediatric primary care is uniquely positioned to address nutrition as a foundational driver of lifelong health, yet few practices have fully integrated sustainable nutrition services into routine care. This presentation will share a practical, interdisciplinary roadmap for launching and scaling a pediatric nutrition program within a busy primary care setting. Attendees will learn strategies for engaging clinical teams, designing efficient workflows, aligning reimbursement and value-based revenue, and demonstrating patient impact. Real-world lessons will highlight common barriers, solutions, and measurable outcomes.

Speakers
Yun Boylston, MD
MoRhonda Foxx, CMA
Ashley Garrison, MS, RD, LDN
Content Level
All Audience
Tags
Innovations, Pediatrics, Team-based care
Session Type
Concurrent
Objective 1
Articulate the evidence-based rationale for how an integrated nutrition program improved patient-centered care and health outcomes.
Objective 2
Recognize the financial and clinical challenges in establishing and sustaining an integrated nutrition program.
Objective 3
Identify 3 actionable takeaways that can be implemented now within their clinic or practice to strengthen patient care and/or interdisciplinary teamwork.
Content Reference 1

Mann K, Miller DiGiacomo R, Mirza N, Vaidya S. Virtual Nutrition Counseling in Pediatric Primary Care: An Integrated Approach to the Prevention and Management of Pediatric Obesity. Clinical Pediatrics. 2024.

Content Reference 2

Epstein LH, Wilfley DE, Kilanowski C, et al. Family-Based Behavioral Treatment for Childhood Obesity Implemented in Pediatric Primary Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial. The Journal of the American Medical Association. 2023.

Content Reference 3

Jortberg BT, Fleming MO. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Bring Value to Emerging Health Care Delivery Models. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 2014.

Content Reference 4

Hampl SE, Hassink SG, Skinner AC, et al. Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Obesity. Pediatrics. 2023.

Content Reference 5

Resnicow K, McMaster F, Bocian A, et al. Motivational Interviewing and Dietary Counseling for Obesity in Primary Care: An RCT. Pediatrics. 2015.