October 9th, 2020
This week we celebrate Malnutrition Awareness Week – a campaign spearheaded by our colleagues at ASPEN. Hear Dana Steinmetz write about the impact of a multidisciplinary team approach on malnutrition in an acute care hospital. Jessie Seltz and Kelly Siverhus also share updates from the MSDA. The Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative (MQii) Based on consensus […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: Malnutirion Awareness Week, malnutrition, MQii, MSDA
October 1st, 2020
It is difficult to believe that today is the first of October. Time is passing quickly! This week Quynh Tu writes about MAND’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee and how they were formed, grew and where they are going. Also Lisa Lombardini shares a great chocolate chip banana bread recipe. Next week consider signing up for […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: Banana Bread, COVID, Diversity, Inclusion, MAND, October, Quynh Tu, Recipe
September 22nd, 2020
Tomorrow is officially the start of Autumn! While typically this is a time of apple picking, corn mazes, pumpkins, and back to school activities, this fall looks quite different. Some dietitians and students are back in the office or classroom, but most remain virtual for an unforeseen time. This also means that some of our […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: 2020, Autumn, COVID-19, Nominating Committee, NSLP
September 15th, 2020
We are excited to congratulate our 2020 MAND Award Recipients! Outstanding Dietitian: Chrissy Caroll, MPH, RD, LDN, ACSM-cPT, USAT Level I Triathlon Coach Chrissy Carroll is a vibrant Registered Dietitian blogger and social media enthusiast. She started her career teaching nutrition in the public-school setting through SNAP-ED. She has since navigated several iterations of entrepreneurship. After a […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: awards, DietitianoftheYear, EatRightMA, MAdietitians
September 8th, 2020
MAND 2020-2021 President’s Welcome Hello MAND Members! Normally this time of year is busy, and often symbolic of a fresh & crisp fall start. This year takes on more meaning. We are in a place of challenge and uncertainty. If you had asked me a year ago if I thought my year as President would […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: 2020, 2021, Fall, President's Welcome, Recipe
September 2nd, 2020
Every year the Massachusetts Dietitians Education Foundation (MDEF) chooses three lucky students to receive scholarships to further their education in the field of dietetics. This year’s MDEF scholarship winners are Elena Bergomi, RD, Gabrielle Redner, and Kate Killion. Elena Bergomi, RD Master’s of Science at Simmons University Elena’s Goals: I work in both private practice […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: MDEF, scholarship
July 15th, 2020
Boston Alliance for Diversity in Dietetics (BADD) has launched! In May 2020, led by Michele “Shelly” DeBiasse, PhD, RDN and Deanna Belleny, MPH, RDN, the Boston University’s Didactic Program in Dietetics was selected by the 2019-2020 Diversity & Inclusion Committee of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) to receive the 2020-2022 Diversity and Inclusion Promotion […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: BADD, Boston, Dietetics, Diversity, Sports Nutrition
June 6th, 2020
SNAP & SNAP-Ed Updates for Massachusetts By Amy Branham, MS, RD, LDN This article offers a brief overview of recent programmatic changes in SNAP and SNAP-Ed in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) program has instituted a number of changes to assist individuals and families impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. To support these […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: COVID-19, SNAP, Telehealth
May 8th, 2020
We Missed You in April March, April and May might be starting to blur together as dietitians and nutritionists take the front line with other healthcare workers to fight COVID-19. We hope everyone has remained safe and healthy during this time and has found sources of hope. Thank you for all you are doing! Supporting […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: Community Servings, COVID-19, Food Resources, Food Security
March 18th, 2020
MA Dietitians Education Foundation T-Shirt Fundraiser Buy a shirt (or two!) to help fund scholarships for future nutrition professionals. Visit https://www.customink.com/fundraising/MDEFscholarships to get your t-shirt(s). Massachusetts Dietitians Education Foundation (MDEF) is in dire need of donations to its scholarship fund in order to continue providing yearly scholarships to worthy nutrition students and professionals looking to […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: Education, MAND, MAND Board Elections, Phytonutrients, Vascular Health
