Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM ET
This webinar examines developmental stages and cognitive processes in children and adolescents, and their implications for nutrition education. Participants will evaluate the learning needs of pediatric and adolescent populations and how developmental differences influence attention, information processing, and engagement.
The session reviews evidence-based principles of effective youth engagement drawn from developmental and educational research. Emphasis is placed on translating nutrition concepts into experiential learning strategies appropriate for a variety of settings. Participants will gain practical skills to adapt nutrition messages to support comprehension, engagement, and application among child and adolescent learners.
Bio: Sarah Bixby is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with almost 10 years of experience in the field. She is the owner of Conshy Nutrition LLC, a performance-focused nutrition company aimed at guiding individuals of all ages to fuel their bodies effectively for improved performance in their sport, craft, work, and life. Sarah has a particular passion for delivering engaging, practical team talks that translate nutrition science into real-world application to youth and high school athletes. In addition to her own practice, she serves as an adjunct instructor at Immaculata University, where she teaches undergraduate nutrition courses. Sarah is actively involved in the profession and currently serves as Nominating Chair on the Board of the Philadelphia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In her spare time, she enjoys staying active (her favorite forms of exercise are running and swimming) and exploring new restaurants/cuisines with her husband.

Learning Objectives:
- Understand developmental stages and cognition among children and adolescents.
- Evaluate the needs of child and adolescent learners, and how this impacts educational strategies.
- Develop skills to transition nutrition message to experiential learning in various settings.
Performance Indicators:
10.1.1: Demonstrates and applies age-appropriate education principles.
10.1.4: Evaluates factors that influence the learning process and skill building.
10.3.2: Develops a variety of learning activities based on a plan of action and needs of individuals, groups, communities, and populations.
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