Archives: May 2022
Cannabis: What Every Dietitian Should Know
Cannabis as medicine has been generating curiosity and interest in the dietetic community in recent years. From culinary nutritionist to holistic cannabis practitioner, Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RDN, FAND, is passionate about educating clients and health professionals on the therapeutic benefits of cannabinoid therapy and reducing the stigma surrounding cannabis to give individuals an alternative […]
May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! This month we spotlight Wendy Ng, RD, LDN, SNA, CCNP
May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! We celebrate Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. The Pacific Islands include: – Melanesia – New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands – Micronesia – Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands Kiribati, Nauru, and the Federated States of Micronesia […]
Nutrition for Athletes in Team Sports: Practical Recommendations
Nutrition can play a valuable role in optimizing the physical and mental performance of highly competitive soccer players during training and match-play, and in maintaining their overall health throughout a long season. Preparing for Match DayThe day before the competitive event, athletes should:• train only lightly; this allow muscles time to refuel.• hydrate well; the […]
FREE Student Membership to the Academy!
MAND Board Committee: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Announcement: Free Student Membership to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Description: The IDEA Committee will be providing 15 complimentary student memberships to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to students who identify with underrepresented communities. Applications are due by May 31, 2022. The first 15 eligible […]
Call for Multicultural Recipes!
Highlighting the diverse and individual food culture of our members, as well as MA students and dietitians. All recipes submitted using the short form below will be entered into a drawing to receive a $25 gift card to the local business of choice. There are four gift cards available. There is no demographic criteria required to submit […]
Member Spotlight
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Diet Technician Diet Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities Excellent communication skills Knowledge of food service regulations in MA Knowledge of long-term care regulations in MA Ability to screen,.. Read more >
Registered Dietitian The Registered Dietitian is responsible for implementing the overall nutrition program for the Elder Service Plan. Under the general supervision of the Nutrition Manager, the Dietitian assists with.. Read more >
Dietitian - Early Intervention - Part Time Riverside Community Care Love What You Do! Dietician - Early Intervention Great opportunity to join Riverside Community Care as a Dietician for our Early Intervention Program! In this vital.. Read more >
MDEF Scholarships
For 2025, MDEF will be giving out two MDEF scholarships and one MDEF Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) scholarship to deserving nutrition students, each in the amount of $1500. Please pass along to any nutrition students or interns who may be eligible to apply! Click here to apply.
All applications are due by May 31st