Dietary restriction of phenylalanine is the mainstay of treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU). Other treatment options (i.e. BH4) used as an alternative treatment or in combination with diet therapy are also important. Aim of this workshop is to share practice, latest research and developments in the dietary management of PKU patients.
Dietitians and nutritionists and any health professional interested in the dietary and nutritional management of PKU.
Serono Symposia International Foundation is conducting a Learning effectiveness project at selected meetings during 2011. The meeting 2nd Dietitians Workshop on PKU has been chosen to participate in this project.
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Serono Symposia International Foundation (www.seronosymposia.org) is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.net
The conference “2ndDietitians workshop on PKU” (March 22, 2012 - Rome, Italy) is designated for a maximum of 6 (six) hours of European CME credits (ECMEC). Each medical specialist should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. EACCME® credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) towards the Physician's Recognition Award (PRA). To convert EACCME® credit to AMA PRA category 1 credit, please contact the AMA.
This program “2nd Dietitians workshop on PKU” (March 22, 2012 - Rome, Italy) has been submitted for CME accreditation from the Italian Ministry of Health (Ref. n. 12000636 - Medico chirurgo; Ref. n. 12000637 - Dietista).
