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American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 83, No. 5, 1207-1208, May 2006
© 2006 American Society for Nutrition

ORIGINAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATION

Continuing Medical Education


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After evaluating an article designated for Continuing Medical Education (CME) in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN), participants in the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) CME program should be able to show that their knowledge of clinical nutrition has increased. Participants should also be able to evaluate whether the clinical information provided in the CME-designated article is relevant to the provision of patient care.


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The ASN is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The ASN designates each CME program for 1 hour of category 1 credit toward the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he or she actually spent on the education program.


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Each issue of the AJCN will usually include at least 2 articles designated for CME credit. After reading the CME-designated article, select the best answer to each exam question listed below and complete the evaluation. To receive CME credit, you should return the exam and evaluation pages along with the CME Participant Response Form by April 30, 2007. Please fax the pages to the ASN at 301-634-7351 or mail them to the following address: American Society for Nutrition, CME Program, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814. Note that all responses must be prepaid. Answers to the questions will be mailed to all participants, and certificates of credit will be sent to participants who successfully complete each exam. Please be sure to make a photocopy of the exam for your records before submitting it to the ASN.

Article: Bose A, Coles CL, Gunavathi, et al. Efficacy of zinc in the treatment of severe pneumonia in hospitalized children <2 y old. Am J Clin Nutr 2006;83:1089–96.

One hour of category 1 credit will be issued for successful completion of this entire exam.


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1. Which of the following is the rationale for use of zinc in the treatment of pneumonia in malnourished children?

  1. Zinc has an anabolic effect, thereby enhancing the value of concurrent nutritional support during the course of the illness.
  2. Zinc plays a critical role in the immune response to pathogens.
  3. Zinc has antibacterial properties.
  4. None of the above.

2. Which of the following statements is regarding childhood mortality in less developed countries such as India?

  1. Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children aged <5 y.
  2. The mortality risk of pneumonia is increased in the presence of malnutrition.
  3. Both.
  4. Neither.

3. On the basis of previous studies, which of the following statements is true regarding the use of zinc in addressing the problem of childhood infectious illness worldwide?

  1. Zinc supplementation reduces the incidence of pneumonia.
  2. Zinc supplementation reduces the risk of infant diarrhea.
  3. Zinc therapy reduces the severity and duration of infant diarrhea.
  4. All of the above.
  5. None of the above.

4. Which of the following describes the effect of zinc in the treatment of acute pneumonia in malnourished children?

  1. Zinc therapy can be expected to reduce the severity and mortality of acute childhood pneumonia.
  2. Zinc therapy shortens the hospital stay of children with acute pneumonia.
  3. On the basis of conflicting outcomes, the value of zinc therapy for acute childhood pneumonia has not been proven.
  4. None of the above.


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1. Were the CME program objectives successfully met?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. Partially (please explain)

2. Did you find this article and its CME questions relevant to your practice?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. Partially (please explain)

3. Will completion of this CME exam affect the way that you treat your patients?

  1. Yes (please explain)
  2. No

4. Was the information presented in this article objective, balanced, and free of commercial bias?

  1. Yes
  2. No

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