Online via Zoom

CPD Points

• A3 – 4 (By myCPD – Ahli Dietetik & Ahli Pemakanan)

Progression of liver disease depend on early identication and treatment of the underlying aetiologies. Management goals are to address the preventable and treatable factors such as obesity and malnutrition, both of which are prevalent conditions of liver diseases, from N/MAFLD to cirrhosis.

IMU Nutrition & Dietetics Centre for Transformative Nutrition and Health present a virtual workshop for dietetic practitioners and students by a multidisciplinary panel of experts providing updated practical guidance in the management of liver disease.

Highlights

1. Topics discussed include

• The workup and diagnosis of N/MAFLD and liver cirrhosis
• The role of nutrition in N/MAFLD and liver cirrhosis
• Management in the local setting
• Case studies using virtual interactive tools

2. Participants will be provided resources and supporting documents • Upon course completion, participants will be issued with a certificate

3. Upon course completion, participants will be issued with a certificate

Objectives

• Obtain up-to-date evidence and practices on the medical treatment approaches and medical nutrition therapy for individuals with fatty liver disease and advanced cirrhosis
• Implement relevant and achievable nutrition care in their practice settings
• Promote sharing of experiences on nutrition management of liver diseases

Keynote Speakers

• Prof Dato’ Dr (Mrs) Kew Siang Tong
  Professor in Internal Medicine International Medical University
  Consultant Gastroenterologist and Physician Sunway Medical Centre
• Dr Elena George
  Australian Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
  Lecturer in Nutrition & Dietetics and Early Career Researcher Deakin University
• Puan Aishah Hanum Binti Mohd Said
  Clinical Dietitian, Selayang Hospital