Iron Mom: Probiotic Supplements, Nutrition Tips for Better Iron Absorption in Pregnancy
September 17, 2021
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Join us for a discussion and cooking demo focusing on maternal health and iron deficiencies.
Speakers/Topics:
- Kirsten Straughan, clinical assistant professor, program director—Nutrition Science, Kinesiology and Nutrition, UIC College of Applied Health Sciences, will discuss the importance of iron supplementation during pregnancy;
- Mary Dawn Koenig, PhD, RN, CNM, associate professor, UIC College of Nursing, will discuss her research on a special probiotic strain that has been shown to improve iron absorption during pregnancy; and
- Renea Lyles, instructor, UIC College of Applied Health Sciences, will provide a cooking demonstration of an iron rich meal utilizing herbs and vegetables from the UIC Nutrition Teaching Garden.
*** Zoom link information to be sent at a later date to all registrants.
Date posted
Aug 2, 2021
Date updated
Sep 14, 2021