Pediatric Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Lecture Series: Sports Nutrition

Saturday, March 14, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, A Live Webinar

Navigating nutrition and supplementation can be challenging for young athletes and their families. This session provides practical, evidence-based guidance on sports nutrition for pediatric and adolescent athletes, including key nutrition considerations during clinic visits, commonly used supplements, use cases for creatine and protein powder, and when a visit to a registered dietitian is appropriate. Join us to gain practical strategies to support safe and healthy nutrition practices in youth athletes.

Registration is required.

All practitioners: free.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), BOC Category A Hours/CEUs (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.00 hours), Occupational Therapy Contact Hours (1.00 hours), Physical Therapy Contact Hours (1.00 hours)

1. Discuss key sports nutrition considerations to address during pediatric and adolescent health visits.
2. Describe commonly used dietary supplements that youth athletes and their families frequently inquire about.
3. Summarize the current evidence, indications, and limitations related to the use of creatine and protein supplementation in youth athletes.
4. Discuss when referral to a registered dietitian is indicated for youth athletes.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
 
Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Board of Certification, Inc (BOC) Stanford Medicine (BOC AP#: 0000751) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 1.00 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

Stanford Health Care Department of Rehabilitation is an approved provider for physical therapy and occupational therapy for courses that meet the requirements set forth by the respective California Boards. This course is approved for 1.00 hour CEU for PT and OT.

Cancellation Policy
Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require visual, auditory, cognitive, or mobility accommodations, please contact the CME office.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency
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For activity related questions, please contact
     Name: Katherine Susskind
     Title: Athletic Trainer
     Email: [email protected]

For questions regarding registration, please contact   

      Name: Emily Manche
      Title: CME Compliance Coordinator
      Email: [email protected]

For CME general questions, please contact 
     Email: [email protected]

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.