Blog Archives
Today @ MAND – Black History Month
Here at MAND we are beyond excited everyday to feature the amazing diverse dietitians that serve the community of Massachusetts. Today, we interview Sue-Ellen Anderson Hayes and her path to becoming a registered dietitian. Please continue to support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and all dietitians. DEI Feature: Sue-Ellen Anderson Haynes My name is Sue-Ellen Anderson […]
Today @ MAND – Goodbye January
Can you believe January is almost over? As we snuggle into our homes with hot chocolate in hand we can dream about warmer weather together. Follow Dana Steinmetz as she takes us to the Mediterranean Sea and explores different variations of the Mediterranean diet. Regional Variations of the Mediterranean Diet Images of red wine, olive […]
Today @ MAND – Starting off 2021
Is it true! Yes- 2021 is here. Maybe many people are not thinking of New Year’s Resolutions and are focused on the COVID-19 vaccine or politics, but hopefully here at MAND we can remind you that today and every day is a chance to empower your clients, friends, family and self with positive goals. Sangeeta […]
Today @ MAND – Last Post of 2020!
Give yourself a pat on the back – we made it! Celebrate the end of 2020 with Dana Steinmetz as she recaps a year of MAND. Gabriel Lopez also shares how COVID-19 has impacted his studies and learning modalities as a Master’s student. Happy New Year! A Look Back at MAND 2020 2020 has been […]
Today @ MAND – Dismantling December
How do you address yourself when you enter a client’s personal space, might it be their hospital room, residential housing, or virtual? Jay Patruno begins with his pronouns, he/him, and immediately creates an active approach to dismantling bias. Read below to learn more about his career path. Finally, we check in with expert Jillian Allen […]
Today @ MAND – December 2020
It has been a long year and December is here. How are you staying healthy? Are you taking care of your mental health, enjoying some fresh air, and sleeping? Read below to hear some tips from MSDA’s contributor, Julia Boisselle. Also meet Wendy Ng, the Local Advisor for BADD. Don’t forget about next week’s Socials4Success […]
Today @ MAND – Thanksgiving Edition
Although the holidays may look different this year, the end of the year always reminds us of our love of food, good conversation, and spending time with loved ones. Hear from Nancy as she validates normal eating around the holidays. Shelby also gives us some ideas for home fitness and getting our heart rate pumping […]
Today @ MAND – Reflections in November
Are you a new dietitian? Still a student? A career changer? Today we reflect on Quynh’s road less traveled and catch up with Aliza as she finishes her studies. And just hopefully, one of these stories inspires you to nominate a colleague for a MAND award or honor by January 15th, 2021! Lastly, Socials for […]
Today @ MAND – Public Policy in November
Time to give thanks and take a breath. It has been a whirlwind of a month. There was snow, an election, soar in COVID cases, 70° weather… and it is only mid-November. So whether you take a breath by enjoying a fall hike or walk, whipping up a recipe with honeynut squash, seeing family or […]
Today @ MAND – Diversity and Inclusion Spotlight
This week’s post marks the first of many spotlights from the MAND Diversity and Inclusion Committee! Hear Shennie Quintanilla speak about Hispanic Heritage month. Dana Steinmetz also shares her experience with an Agriturismo in the Italian countryside. Celebrate Your Roots Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized in the United States every year from September 15th through […]
President's Welcome
Hello friends,
April brought a whirlwind of activity with ANCE on April 5th and Day on the Hill (DOTH) on April 8th!
With “food as medicine” front and center in the healthcare crisis today, we were thrilled to host Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, one of the leading global experts on this topic as our keynote speaker!
MDEF Scholarships
For 2024, 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!
All applications are due by May 31st