45th Karnataka State Pediatric Conference – KAR PEDICON 2026

Pre-Conference Workshop | Comprehensive Workshop on Integrated Child & Adolescent Nutrition 

THEME:  “Bridging the gap between dietary intervention and disease management”

Date: 29 October 2026 (Thursday) | Venue: St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Conference Hall, 5th Floor, Unit of Hope Building, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru | Timing: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Full-day workshop) | Registration: ₹1,000 Limited seats only

Who Should Attend?

• General Paediatricians (institutional & practising)
• Postgraduates
• DM / DNB Residents
• Fellows in training

Six Focused Modules

1. Adolescent Nutrition
Practical diet planning, eating disorders, severe malnutrition & refeeding syndrome

2. Chronic Liver Disease & Pancreatitis
Assessment, intervention & monitoring – including cystic fibrosis

3. Diabetes Mellitus
Nutritional goals, special situations & practical diet plans

4. Obesity & Newer Therapies
Targeted interventions integrated with newer medical & lifestyle options

5. Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Acute decompensation, emergency feeding & safe reintroduction of diet

6. ARFID
Red flags, structured clinical approach & multidisciplinary management

Workshop Focus

ASSESS accurately • PLAN practically • INTERVENE early • TRANSFORM outcomes

Organised By

Department of Pediatrics, St. John’s Medical College Hospital
In association with IAP Karnataka

Registration: ₹1,000 | Limited Seats Only