Nutrition and the Developing Brain
Miami Neonatology 2016: Annual International Conference

Michael K. Georgieff, MD, professor of pediatrics and child psychology, and director, Division of Neonatology, University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, discusses nutritional factors that affect brain development from preconception through the neonatal period. In addition to reviewing studies of certain nutrients that have high impact on brain growth and early brain development, Dr. Georgieff provides nutritional strategies to support and protect brain development.

Full credit for this course is earned by viewing the video as well as reflecting individually or discussing as a group the Additional Content for Discussion.

 

This course does not offer CE credit.

  • Michael K. Georgieff, MD

    Martin Lenz Harrison Land Grant Chair
    Professor of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Developmental Psychology
    Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Pediatrics
    Director of the Center for Neurobehavioral Development
    University of Minnesota
    Minneapolis, Minnesota

Additional Content

Learning Objectives

  • Examine how the timing of nutrient deficiencies affects brain development
  • Recognize early correction of nutritional deficiencies after birth is essential to protect the developing brain