HMO for Gut Health, Immunity and Beyond

Learn about the history, source and biology of human milk oligosaccharides. The program was originally presented at the Nutrition & Growth Conference in Paris, France on March 1, 2018.

Program Date: 1 March 2018

Publication Date: 22 May 2018

Location: Paris, France

Continuing Education Units: Nurse Contact: 0.5; Dietitian CPEU: 0.5

Course Description:

Learn about the history, source and biology of human milk oligosaccharides. The program was originally presented at the Nutrition & Growth Conference in Paris, France on March 1, 2018.

Course Objectives:

Review the history, source and biology of human milk oligosaccharides.
Provide rationale for focus on 2’ -FL.
Review clinical and preclinical evidence-based research supporting impact of 2’ -FL on health.

CDR Level: 2
Suggested Learning Codes: 4140, 5060, 5070, 9020
Performance Indicators: 6.2.5, 8.1.2, 8.1.3
Run Time: 35:51

Course Instructor Bio(s)

Ethan A. Mezoff, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, The Ohio State University; Center for Intestinal Rehabilitation & Nutrition Support, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus, OH, USA

Dr. Ethan Mezoff is a Board Certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist and an Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University. He is also a member of the physician team for the Center for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition Support at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition. He received his medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and has been in practice for approximately 10 years. He has been awarded grants and numerous honors and is widely published in the area of Human Milk Oligosaccharides.