There is growing interest in the use of homemade blended food for tube feeding as an alternative or adjunct to standard tube feeding formula. Research suggests that there are significant potential benefits for tube fed children such as better tolerance and faster transitions to oral diets.
This session is geared towards all clinicians who work with tube fed children. Attendees will learn about this emerging trend in tube feeding and how blended food may play a role in supporting transitions to oral diets.
The framework includes the following:
· Overview of the history of tube feeding and current trends
· The benefits of a blended diet for tube fed children
· Using blended food to support transitions from tube to oral feeding
Event Information
Course Description
This session is geared towards all clinicians who work with tube fed children. Attendees will learn about this emerging trend in tube feeding and how blended food may play a role in supporting transitions to oral diets.
The framework includes the following:
· Overview of the history of tube feeding and current trends
· The benefits of a blended diet for tube fed children
· Using blended food to support transitions from tube to oral feeding
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the history of tube feeding and why blended diets are becoming a popular option for tube fed children
- Identify the potential benefits of a blended diet for tube fed children
- Identify how blended food can be used to support transitions from tube feeding to eating by mouth in children with oral aversions, dysphagia or poor appetite
Self-Study Details
- Claire Kariya, RD, CNSC
Registration Fees:
- ONLINE - 0.15 CE Course, digital handout & certificate of completion for 1 learner
- GROUP RATE - 5 Users - 0.15 ASHA CEU Course, digital handout & certificate of completion for 5 learners
Schedule:
Timed Agenda
25 minutes “Back to the Future- Blenderized Tube Feeding” A history of tube feeding and a close look at the trend towards blended diets and current prevalence.
25 minutes “Risks and Benefits of Blended Diets” Exploring the benefits and challenges of using blended food for tube fed children.
25 minutes “Transitions from Tube feeding to Eating- Is Blended Food in Your Toolkit?” Learn how blended food can be used to increase oral intake and support feeding tube weaning.
15 minutes for questions
Total: 90 min - 0.15 ASHA CEUs
CEUs

Content Disclosure: Claire Kariya will receive a speaker commission from TalkTools for this course.
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