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When Parents Ask About Nutrition,
Be Ready.

Pediatric nutrition training built for clinical practice. 

25 CME/CE Credits
Self-Paced Online Course
MOC Eligible (ABP & ACLM)
★★★★★ 4.9/5
Rated by 200+ pediatricians, family physicians, and dietitians

Become an expert in pediatric nutrition.

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Parents ask you nutrition questions at nearly every visit.

• Is their toddler getting enough iron?

• Will their vegan teen be okay without animal protein?

• What do you say when a family brings up weight concerns?

You want to give them the answers they deserve.

But most training programs barely cover pediatric nutrition—less than 25% of physicians get even the minimum recommended nutrition education, and most dietetics programs require just 3 credit hours of lifecycle nutrition—barely enough to scratch the surface.

That’s not enough to confidently guide families through introducing solids, managing picky eating, addressing growth faltering, or recognizing early signs of disordered eating.

You know it. Your patients feel it.

You know Google and TikTok aren’t reliable sources for nutrition advice. Textbooks focus on disease states and medical nutrition therapy, not the everyday questions parents actually ask.

Conferences give you a few good takeaways, but you’re still left piecing together how to apply them to the 3-year-old who refuses vegetables or the teen that has started dieting.

And too many CME courses feel like sitting through another boring PowerPoint, without the depth or ready-to-use resources clinicians actually need.

Designed for busy, on-the-go,
“I-barely-had-time-to-eat-lunch” health professionals

After completing this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Answer nutrition questions with confidence—not uncertainty. You’ll know what guidance is appropriate at each stage, what research actually supports, and how to counsel families effectively in the time you have.

  • Navigate weight and eating concerns without causing harm. Address underweight, overweight, restrictive eating, and disordered patterns in ways that support health while avoiding stigma.

  • Stop guessing about nutritional adequacy. Know what kids actually need at each age—protein, healthy fats, fiber, key vitamins and minerals—when to recommend supplementation, and how to support families on different dietary patterns.

  • Have the clinical tools ready when you need them. Patient handouts, assessment frameworks, conversation guides—everything at your fingertips instead of scrambling after the appointment ends.

  •  Translate evidence into guidance families can actually implement. Not generic advice they’ll ignore, but practical strategies that fit their reality—and help them filter out the misinformation they encounter.

  • Finally: comprehensive, evidence-based pediatric nutrition training that translates to practice.

    The Pediatric Nutrition for Health Professionals course

    “A degree in pediatric nutrition in your pocket.”

    The most comprehensive, practical, and science-backed course for pediatricians, dietitians, and health professionals who are dedicated to helping their pediatric patients and families thrive.

    No magic bullets. No pseudo-science. Just real, evidence-based guidance from board-certified and respected health professionals.

    • Pediatric Nutrition Education Built for Busy Clinicians

    This course fills a gap most nutrition education does not address:
    pediatric-specific, evidence-based guidance you can use in practice.

    • Pediatric Focused from Start to Finish

      Iron needs for a 9-month-old. Managing picky eating in toddlers. Addressing growth concerns across childhood. Content built around the developmental stages and questions you encounter in practice—not generic nutrition adapted for kids.

    • Built by Pediatric Clinicians and Nutrition Experts

      A board-certified pediatrician and registered dietitian nutritionists who’ve been in your shoes—limited time, parents with concerns, and the pressure to give sound guidance on the spot.

    • Evidence-Based and Clinically Relevant

      Research-backed guidance you can trust. What the studies show, what the recommendations say, and how to apply them when a family is sitting in front of you.

    • Self-Paced and Flexible

      Learn between patient visits or after the kids are in bed. Comprehensive training organized so you can move at your own pace and reference what you need when you need it.

    What’s included:

    • 25 CME/CE credits (MOC eligible for ABP and ACLM)
    • Self-paced online course with video, text, and interactive content
    • Downloadable module summaries
    • Clinical tools and patient handouts (including Nourishing Kid’s Plate, feeding difficulties framework, and more)
    • Full-color recipe ebook
    • Certificate of completion
    • Listing in Plant-Based Juniors’ Certified Practitioner Database
    • Lifetime access to course materials (as long as the course is hosted online)

    Course Trailer

    If you want to become the go-to expert for parents, kids, and even your colleagues, you’re in the right place

    The Course Curriculum

    Ten comprehensive modules covering pediatric nutrition from infancy through adolescence—with the practical tools and guidance you need to confidently counsel families:

    • Module 1

      Introduction

      Start the course strong with an overview of the course benefits, logistics and learning goals.

      • Meet your course instructors.
      • See what you’ll learn throughout the course.
      • Get a walkthrough of the course structure and platform.
    • Module 2

      Why Focus on Nutrition

      This module will give you the foundational knowledge to understand the importance of nutrition and what dietary practices are best for health.

      • Get a 30,000 foot overview of nutrition.
      • Learn the history of nutrition science.
      • Understand how to assess nutrition research and identify the current gaps in nutrition science and research.
      • Discover evidence-based dietary patterns that are best for overall health.
      • Master key nutrition terms and how a plant-predominant approach is the foundation for good health.
    • Module 3

      Childhood Nutrition: Current State and Future Direction

      While there is no one “perfect” diet, the evidence overwhelming supports a diet centered around plants as being the best for overall health. In this module, learn about the latest dietary guidelines and the common challenges your patients may face.

      • Identify the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030.
      • Find out what American kids are actually eating and the most common gaps in nutrition.
      • Understand the fundamentals of a plant-predominant approach as the foundation for pediatric dietary guidelines as well as the advantages and potential limitations of more plant-exclusive diets for children.
      • Provide compassionate and inclusive care by understanding the issues — like food insecurity and food marketing — that prevent families from accessing healthy diets.
    • Module 4

      Minimizing Our Forkprint

      Climate change and food inextricably connected, and children are especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change. This module will demonstrate the health impacts of climate change on children and the connection between food, climate, and equity.

      • Understand how climate change impacts health.
      • Find out how agriculture impacts climate change and the qualities of sustainable diets.
    • Module 5

      Pediatric Nutrition Assessment and Feeding Dynamics

      Is your patient’s growth on track? How can you accurately assess the state of their nutrition? Answering these questions is a fundamental component of comprehensive pediatric care, and in this module, you’ll learn how to.

      • Discover the 5 categories of information needed to accurately complete a pediatric nutrition assessment.
      • Understand the components of a nutrition-focused physical exam and get tools to confidently gauge a patient’s nutrition.
      • Avoid misinterpreting growth charts by understanding their history, accuracy, role and how to use them.
      • Learn how to thoughtfully approach pediatric weight-related issues without causing harm.
      • Helps parents build a positive feeding relationship with their children by learning the 4 basic components of building competency around eating, how parenting style influences feeding, and more
      • Know what laboratory assessment is needed for routine care in pediatric nutrition.
    • Module 6

      Macronutrients

      This module will provide an overview of the three macronutrients, their role in a healthy dietary pattern, and how to optimize intakes for growth and development.

      • Identify the 3 macronutrients and their main functions.
      • Recognize the major dietary sources of each macronutrient and what to consider for intake.
      • Know how to select and balance macronutrients to optimize nutrition and growth.
    • Module 7

      Micronutrients

      Micronutrient deficiencies can cause long-term health issues. In this module, learn common micronutrient gaps and how to help patients increase intake of critical micronutrients.

      • Identify key micronutrients and their main functions.
      • Recognize the major dietary sources of each micronutrient and considerations regarding intake.
      • Discover common micronutrient gaps for kids on different diets– including vegan, vegetarian and omnivorous children.
    • Module 8

      Nutrition through the Lifecycle

      A child’s nutrition needs are unique from an adult’s. Similarly, pediatric nutrition needs change as children age and grow. Learn the nutrient needs for children at every stage in this module.

      • Understand the specific nutrition requirements– including appropriate supplements– during infancy, childhood, and adolescence.
      • Discover feeding approaches that address picky eating and help parents improve their child’s nutrition.
      • Learn developmental and nutritional considerations for starting solids and the various approaches to starting solids.
      • Navigate challenging and unique circumstances related to pediatric nutrition– including picky eating, constipation, food allergies, family meals, and eating disorders.
    • Module 9

      Motivational Interviewing

      Great nutrition advice is useless if it’s never implemented. In this module, you’ll learn motivational interviewing (MI) skills that can increase the likelihood of patient engagement and implementation.

      • Learn the elements of motivational interviewing from guest instructor Dr. Megan Ratcliff, a Pediatric Psychologist who specializes in MI
      • Discover the spirit, principles, process, and skills involved in MI
      • Find out how to differentiate between various types of reflections in MI
      • Understand rating scales and the EPE technique for motivational interviewing
    • Module 10

      Culinary and Practical Application

      Culinary medicine is nutrition research transformed into practical guidance health professionals can use to help parents apply nutrition recommendations at home– while considering the potential limitations and barriers they may face in the process.

      • Learn how to help parents organize food groups and meal composition.
      • Find out how to help parents ensure nutritional adequacy by focusing on key food groups in meal planning and preparation.
      • Learn the basics of meal planning and batch cooking.
      • Discover how to prepare food for safe, baby-led weaning.
      • Learn the answers to frequently asked questions about pediatric nutrition, including if organic foods are healthier and whether food additives are safe for children.
      • Learn how to construct a nutritious, well-rounded plant-based meal.

    Pediatric Nutrition for Health Professionals is the Expertise Your Training Didn’t Give You

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    • Meet your instructors

    Board-certified pediatrician and registered dietitian nutritionists who’ve guided hundreds of thousands of families with evidence-based nutrition content—and understand what clinicians need in practice.

    • alex caspero
      Alex Caspero MA, RD

      Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, co-founder of Plant-Based Juniors and New York Times bestselling chef.

    • reshma shah, md
      Reshma Shah MD, MPH

      Pediatrician, Adjunct Lecturer at Stanford University, and co-author of Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families.

    • whitney english
      Whitney English, MS RD

      Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, co-founder of Plant-Based Juniors and co-author of The Plant-Based Baby + Toddler.

    Your days are hectic. Your nights are precious.
    That’s why the course is entirely self-paced—learn when and where it fits your life.

    Of those in clinical practice, 100% say the course will influence the way they practice as a health professional and 96% would HIGHLY recommend it to their colleagues.

    • “An incredible resource to any physician who focuses on nutrition counseling in their practice- both pediatric and adult patients! Definitely worth the time and money. Strongly recommend.”

      M. Schwiesow, MD

    • “Thank you for creating this course! As a family physician and a parent, I appreciate not just the detailed and comprehensive information regarding nutritional needs in pregnancy and each stage of childhood, but also the philosophy behind this course of trusting parents, meeting families where they are at and working in a nonjudgmental way with patients. This is an excellent resource for any physician taking care of children in any community. After completing this course, I feel much more comfortable providing nutrition education for every stage of childhood.”

      Lisa Picascia, MD

    • “This course is a MUST for any clinician working with children or families with children. This in-depth evidence-based course will help you better understand the importance of why we should encourage children to consume more whole plant-foods, help children develop a better relationship with nutrition. . . , plus so much more. I highly recommend this course and will be referencing the information often in my own practice.”

      Ashley Fitzgerald, MS, RDN, LDN

    • “A great evidence-based course to support my practice as a pediatric dietitian.”

      Dahlia Rimmon, MS RD

    • “This course on pediatric nutrition was comprehensive, engaging and very up to date with most recent clinical evidence and guidelines. As a provider who has a background in lifestyle medicine and plant based diets I was familiar with many of the topics as it relates to adults, but really appreciated the deep dive into what data is available for pediatric patients. It can be intimidating to talk to any patient about their dietary choices as it is such a personal topic, this level of care is heightened when talking to parents and children about what their children are eating. This course provided a great backbone of both knowledge and skills that increased my confidence in approaching these topics with patients and their parents in a non judgmental way that can encourage ongoing conversations about what role food plays in their life and health as a family. This course was great for me as a person with some baseline nutrition education and knowledge, but would be a really great place for someone who is just starting out on their nutrition education journey. This truly covers the important foundational knowledge and skills that are necessary to be competent in this area. Thanks for all your hard work, time and passion in creating this course!”

      Rochelle Palmiscno, MD AAFP board certified ABLM/IBLM board certified

    • “The Pediatric Nutrition for Health Professionals Course is an outstanding addition to nutrition education in medicine. This is a comprehensive course that provides both an overview and details about healthy eating at every age during childhood. The team also included helpful information on common nutrition-related issues for each age group and provided guidance for assessment and treatment. It is my hope that this program makes its way into medical schools and residency programs nationwide. Highly recommended!”

      Bryanne Robson, MD, DipABLM

    • “Alex, Whitney, and Reshma did an incredible job with this course! It’s evidence-based and packed with relevant, practical guidance that goes beyond just macro and micronutrient needs. I feel much more confident now counseling families. I would highly recommend it to my dietitian colleagues.”

      Hannah Vogel, RD

    • “This course was so thorough and added to my base knowledge and also what I can share and use in my practice. The research is well done, concise and easily understood. This is a reference that will be useful for everyone and not just those interested in pediatric nutrition.”

      Angela Tam Stevenson MPH, RDN

    • “This course was very thorough and provided evidence based information to help support children, pregnancy and families. The tips to include more plant forward eating were realistic and fun! I’ve gained so many new tools to use both personally and professionally!”

      Liz Vermilya RD, LD

    • “Thank you so much! I really enjoyed furthering my knowledge in this important area of pediatric nutrition! This will help me immensely in my practice and also at home with my own kids.”

      Malini, Pharmacist, PharmD

    • “The course I wish I’d had access to when starting out as a new graduate dietitian wanting to learn more about pediatric nutrition AND evidence-based information on plant predominant/vegan diets throughout the lifecycle. I hope this is one day taught as university curriculum, until then, Alex Whitney & Reshma have done an incredible job creating this fully referenced & important resource. Thank you!”

      Klaire Lacota-Barnes Accredited Practicing Dietitian, APD

    • “The material was presented in a way that was fun, interactive, and engaging. Having access to key topics on downloadable handouts is a very helpful to use as a reference. I was looking forward to completing this course and it definitely did not disappoint!”

      Heather Young, MS RD LD

    • “This course was an excellent primer on nutrition with a strong focus on the value of a plant focused diet. I feel more equipped to discuss nutrition with all my patients, especially those with food allergies! The material was presented in a straight forward way with tools to engage the learner. I recommend this to any health care provider.”

      Laurie McWilliams, MD, FAAAAI

    • “Exceptionally comprehensive and complementary evidence based nutrition course. You have thought of everything! Thank you for creating such an amazing course that I can trust and have as an invaluable resource. I learned so much to enhance supporting my patients and families and am grateful for the opportunity to participate!”

      Reshma Shah, MD

    • “Thank you so much for creating this course. I absolutely loved it above my expectations. Your book has been my go-to since I first got it in my sons food introduction and my health coaching practice for mothers. But now I feel much more confident about discussing pediatric nutrition, and I have a new go-to. The course allowed me to dive deep in a subject that is really not widely available anywhere, although of uttermost importance for the future of our planet. I’m recommending this course to EVERYONE.”

      Paula Brunt, Chef

    • “A deep dive into nutrition science focusing on pediatric nutrition. It took me deeper than expected and I am thankful for that. No study buddy? No worries – every module ends with a round of questions to help you remembering the material.”

      Nina Bahr, Biomedical Engineer

    • I have taken several courses in nutrition, but they do not go in depth with pediatric nutrition. This was the most comprehensive pediatric specific nutrition course that I have taken. I loved their well described tables, their resources and painstaking detail to evidence-based information.

      Yolanda Rivera-Caudill, MD

    • This is a great course that gives you the nutrition knowledge you did not obtain in school. Not only does it give you the confidence professionally but also helps you to feed your child personally from fertility to the postpartum period and beyond.

      Mechell Duran, NP

    • Great course with a ton of good information as well as practical application!

      Hannah Henderson, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care

    • Very current research. Aesthetically appealing interface. Great examples/scenarios. Inclusive. I like the end of module quizzes. Concise and helpful summary tables. Thanks for not making it a boring powerpoint.

      Sarah Phan MS, RDN, CD

    • My current cursus was lacking information on Pediatric nutrition. This class was perfect for me as it contains a lot of detailed, evidence-based content on Pediatric nutrition with a focus on plant-based eating. I really liked the 360 overview including some mindful advice to engage with your patients on sensitive questions such as weight- related issues or food insecurities. A well rounded class that i would definitely recommend.

      Tiffany Boyrivent, Nutrition Student

    • Who is this course for?

      Pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered dietitians, and other health professionals who counsel children and families.

    • Does this course count for CME/CE Credits?

      Yes—25 CME/CE credits, eligible for ABP and ACLM Maintenance of Certification. You must pass the final exam (80% or higher) to earn credits.

    • Will this course provide specific information on vegan and vegetarian diets?

      Yes. The course provides evidence-based guidance on plant-predominant and plant-exclusive dietary patterns, including how to address common nutritional considerations and avoid potential shortfalls.

    • How long do I have to complete it?

      The course is self-paced. Take it at whatever pace works for your schedule. To claim CME/CE credits, complete within one year after enrollment.

    • What’s your refund policy?

      Complete up to 25% of the course. If it doesn’t meet your expectations, request a full refund within 14 days of purchase.

    Try the course completely risk-free.

    We know choosing CME is an investment of both money and time.

    That’s why we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee: Complete up to 25% of the course. If it doesn’t meet your expectations, request a full refund within 14 days of purchase.

    No hassle. No questions asked.

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    Get recognized for your expertise—and help families find you.

    After completing the course, display your certificate of completion and join the Certified Practitioner Database, a registry for parents who are looking for health professionals highly trained in pediatric nutrition.

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    • Accreditation, Designation & Additional Course Details:

    • In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by RUSH University Medical Center and Plant-based Juniors. RUSH University Medical Center is Jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing medical education for the healthcare team

      For Medicine: Rush University Medical Center designates enduring material for a maximum of 25.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

      For Nursing: Rush University Medical Center designates this enduring material for a maximum of 25.00 nursing contact hour(s).

      For Dietitians: This enduring material has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 25.00 CPEUs.
      Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
      Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 25 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to the ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

    • In addition to the above mentioned instructors, course faculty include: Megan Ratcliff, PhD, MPH and Jennifer Sapolsky, MSN, RN

      Faculty Disclosures:
      Reshma Shah, MD, MPH – Royalty, HCI Publishers
      Whitney English Tabaie, RD, MS – Royalty, Avery
      Alexandra Caspero Lenz, RD, MS – Royalty, Avery
      All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated. The remaining course director(s), planner(s), faculty, and reviewer(s) of this activity have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

    • This course can be viewed on desktop, tablet or mobile device. Speakers or headphones are required for this course. This course has been approved for Education Credits from December 15, 2025-December 14, 2028. Access to the course materials are granted as long as the course is hosted.