ANIEMEA-P-GB-202502939 | December 2025
Authors:
Helen McCarthy, PhD, BSc (Hons), PGCHP (UK), RD (UK), APD (AUS), FHEA
Publish Date:
November 2021 | 47 min
Abstract:
In this course, you can learn about the impact of malnutrition in children and how the Screening Tool for the Assessment of Malnutrition in Paediatrics (STAMP)* can be utilised to support nutrition care in paediatrics.
Once you have watched this video, please remember to complete your self-reflective notes to contribute towards your continuing professional development. You will then be able to access your Certificate of Completion.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Explain the indicators of malnutrition and highlight changing factors impacting on nutrition status of children.
Describe the gaps in knowledge and practice around nutrition status and screening.
Recognise the importance of ongoing quality improvement in the nutrition care of children.
AUTHOR(S) BIO
HELEN MCCARTHY, PHD, BSC (HONS), PGCHP (UK), RD (UK), APD (AUS), FHEA
Paediatric Dietitian and Senior Lecturer
Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
Helen McCarthy has worked as a dietitian, academic and researcher in the UK and Australia. She is a specialist in paediatric nutrition, having worked in hospital, school, and community settings. She has a particular interest in the identification, prevention, and treatment of malnutrition in all ages and was the lead investigator for the development of the internationally used Screening Tool for the Assessment of Malnutrition in Paediatrics (STAMP).
Helen has a passion for nutrition and dietetics, and empowering professionals with evidence-based nutrition education. Helen is a past Chair of the British Dietetics Association Education Board and a founding member of the NNEdPro Australia and New Zealand Network. Helen has been an invited speaker at numerous international conferences and professional development courses.
