EPI and Nutrition: Why Food Isn’t Fuel Without Enzymes

Speakers Meggin Sabatino, DNP, FNP-BC MedStar Health Gastroenterology Service Line Chief of Advanced Practice Providers for MedStar Health MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Family Nurse Practitioner Lori Welstead, MS, RD, LDN Registered Dietitian University of Chicago Medicine Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition •Why is malabsorption such a common problem with EPI? 00:00:26 •How does EPI interfere with nutrient absorption and why does it matter for overall health? 00:01:16 •How do you suggest that patients take their PERT? 00:02:10 •What happens if a patient forgets to take their enzyme replacement? 00:02:41 •Do you recommend patients stay away from any certain types of foods with EPI? 00:03:17 •Is there a difference between a heart-healthy diet versus a low-fat diet, or are they the same? 00:04:08 •How would a patient know if they are deficient in vitamins? What should they look out for? 00:05:15 •What role do registered dietitians play in helping patients manage EPI? 00:06:25 •What tips would you have for patients who are living with EPI? How can they navigate, especially with the holidays coming up? 00:07:05