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ForwardWebinar: The Critical Role of Gut Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Patient Care
The gut microbiome's influence on digestion, immunity, metabolism, and even brain function, affects everything from nutrient absorption to mood and chronic disease risk.1 As such, it’s imperative that clinicians have a clear understanding of the role of the gut in order to guide patients and clients on their health and wellness journeys. What’s more, health care team collaboration can influence the success of these journeys and result in improved patient outcomes, not only physically and mentally, but also with adherence to recommended changes to lifestyle behaviors.
Join Crystal Petrello, MS, RDN, LD, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 2-3:30 p.m. ET, for a comprehensive overview of gut microbiome science. Crystal will define the fundamental principles, structure, and function of the gut microbiome, and identify clinical assessment tools and biomarkers for evaluating gut health. She will outline evidence-based interventions for both prevention and disease management, covering a range of topics from lifestyle influences to the implications of dysbiosis, immunity, and the gut-brain axis. A key focus on interprofessional collaboration will highlight strategies to improve patient outcomes through an integrated team approach. Crystal will equip practitioners with the knowledge and tools to effectively assess and address gut health in their clinical practice.
Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity, health care professionals will better be able to:
- Define the fundamental principles, structure, and function of gut microbiome science.
- Implement clinical assessment tools for evaluating gut health.
- Explain evidence-based interventions for patient care.
- Identify strategies for interprofessional collaboration to improve patient gut health outcomes.
1. Cheng Z, Zhang L, Yang L, Chu H. The critical role of gut microbiota in obesity. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2022;13:1025706. Published 2022 Oct 20. doi:10.3389/fendo.2022.1025706
Additional Information
Crystal Petrello, MS, RDN, LD, is an expert dietitian nutritionist and an Air Force National Guard veteran. As a part of the John Maxwell Team and a Toastmaster, she is a captivating and award-winning public speaker and presents on the topics of leadership, faith, food, and family.
Crystal received her undergraduate degree in medical dietetics from The Ohio State University (OSU). She continued her education at OSU where she obtained a master’s degree in community nutrition with research in food safety and equity. Since finishing her education, Crystal has co-authored “But I’m Hungry,” was the FOX Las Vegas nutrition correspondent, and has written for several magazines. She taught and developed nutrition curriculum for Case Western Reserve, Arizona College of Nursing, and Ursuline College. Along with volunteering at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission and Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth she has worked as a clinical dietitian for more than 13 years.
Crystal has been awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal, Outstanding Young Dietitian of the Year from the Nevada Dietetic Association, Top 100 Women of Las Vegas, and named a Distinguished Young Woman of Nevada. She has been the President for the Nevada Dietetic Association for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Board Member for the Nevada Chapter of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Board Member for Community Connect Las Vegas, Vice President of Education for her local Toastmasters Club, and co-founder of the P.A.T.H. Foundation in Las Vegas.
Disclosures:
The faculty and planners for this educational activity have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
An “ineligible company” includes any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care products used by or on patients.
In support of improving patient care, Great Valley Publishing Company 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.
This activity will also award credit for dietetics (CDR CPEU).
Physicians:
Great Valley Publishing designates this live material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Dietitians:
This activity will also award 1.5 CDR CPEU credits for dietetics. Completion of this RD/DTR profession specific or IPCE activity awards CPEUs (One IPCE credit = One CPEU). If the activity is dietetics-related but not targeted to RDs or DTRs, CPEUs may be claimed which are commensurate with participation in contact hours (One 60-minute hour = 1 CPEU). RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Log. Sphere and Competency selection is at the learner's discretion.
Interprofessional:
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.5 IPCE credits for learning and change.
Available Credit
- 1.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
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