Laura Padula, MS, RD, LDN, CSP
Areas of expertise: Cystic fibrosis
Locations: Main Building
About Laura Padula, MS, RD, LDN, CSP
Laura Padula, MS, RD, LDN, is a senior clinical dietitian with the Clinical Nutrition Program and Cystic Fibrosis Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Titles
Senior Clinical Dietitian
Certifications
Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP)
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
Registered Dietitian (RD)
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
BS - Nutritional Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Graduate Degree
MS - Clinical Nutrition, Tufts University, Boston, MA
Additional Training
Dietetic Internship - Frances Stern Nutrition Center at Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
Publications
Publications
2021
McDonald CM, Alvarez JA, Bailey J, Bowser EK, Farnham K, Mangus M, Padula L, Porco K, and Rozga M. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: 2020 Cystic Fibrosis Evidence Analysis Center Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guideline. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2021;121(8):1591-1636.
McDonald CM, Bowser EK, Farnham K, Alvarez, JA, Padula L, and Rozga M. Dietary Macronutrient Distribution and Nutrition Outcomes in Persons with Cystic Fibrosis: An Evidence Analysis Center Systematic Review. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2021;121(8):1574-1590.
Bailey J, Rozga M, McDonald CM, Bowser EK, Farnham K, Mangus M, Padula L, Porco K, and Alvarez, J. Effect of CFTR Modulators on Anthropometric Parameters in Individuals with Cystic Fibrosis: An Evidence Analysis Center Systematic Review. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2021;121(7):1364-1378.
Lectures by Invitation
2022
Grande L. “Patient with Cystic Fibrosis,” Invited Speaker, N2U NASPGHAN Foundation Nutrition University, April 8-10, 2022.
2021
“Patient with Cystic Fibrosis,” Invited Speaker, N2U NASPGHAN Foundation Nutrition University, April 30-May 2, 2021.
“Vitamins, Minerals, and More: An Update,” Invited Speaker, Mid-Atlantic Cystic Fibrosis Consortium, April 2021.
Editorials, Reviews, Chapters
Brownell JN, Padula L, Reid E, Stallings V, and Maqbool A. Nutritional Therapy, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, and Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Cystic Fibrosis: A Protocol for Clinical Practice. In: Dominguez-Munoz JE, ed. Clinical Pancreatology for Practising Gastroenterologists and Surgeons. 2nd ed. Wiley; 2021:379-387.
Padula L, Bingham E, Nepa A. Pulmonary Diseases. In: Becker P and Konek S, eds. Pediatric Nutrition. 5th ed. Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2019:351-386.
Grande L. Nutrition in Cystic Fibrosis. In: Kane K and Prelack K, eds. Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy. Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2018: 487-501.
Grande L, Mallowe A, and Mascarenhas M. Pulmonary Disorders. In: Corkins M, ed. ASPEN Pediatric Nutrition Support Core Curriculum. 2nd ed. American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition; 2015:441-457.
Grande L and Mascarenhas M. Case 3: Cystic Fibrosis. In: Hark L and Deen D, eds. Medical Nutrition and Disease: A Case-Based Approach. 5th ed. Wiley; 2014:402-409.
Grande, L. Pancreatic Enzyme Products: What’s New? Updates in Pancreatic Enzymes for Patients with Cystic Fibrosis. ICAN: Infant, Child, & Adolescent Nutrition. 2011;3(2):87-91.