FREE Student Membership to the Academy!

May 9th, 2022

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 students who apply will be awarded a membership. To access the online form and complete the application, click on the link here. 

When: Application is open April 1 – May 31, 2022

Where: Students attending an accredited dietetics program in MA

Application Deadline: 5/31/22

Contact: nutritionforbipoc@gmail.com

Cost: n/a

Link to Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgfZGwWhtXe8XvDY6s8RQuR62LN7xi7S7iGLljnCsa7wypIQ/viewform?usp=sf_link 

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Call for Multicultural Recipes!

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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 […]

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Upcoming EVENTS to Note!

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MNT Telehealth Reimbursement

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Wednesday April 27th at 6:30pm Please join MAND’s Executive Committee, Director of Public Policy and Nutrition Payment Specialist on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. for an update on MAND’s advocacy to increase access to and reimbursement for MNT provided by telehealth. MAND has hired a lobbying firm to engage with members of the […]

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Are you an RD in Private Practice who Accepts Insurance?

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Take Action Now!

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Spring Garden Starter Tips!

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Top Tips for a Starter Garden By: Sheila Johnson Special thanks to Sheila Johnson for this post who writes over at https://www.wellsheila.net/ Sheila created Well Sheila as a place to not only share her story, but inspire others to put their physical and mental health first with a regular wellness routine and daily self-care. Home-grown […]

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Happy National Nutrition Month

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Keep an eye out for these events this month- There are so many exciting and important things happening in the coming weeks! MAND Board Elections Open – March 1st through the 31stAnnual voting for new MAND Board of Directors is live! Please go to this page and log in to vote: https://lnkd.in/eqv-m-Mq March 9: Our second annual “Day […]

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Eating Disorders in Male Athletes: Factors Associated with Onset and Maintenance By: Nancy Clark, Sally Hage, and Paula Quatromoni   As sports dietitians, we are well aware that male athletes struggle with food and weight, just as female athletes do. An estimated 8% of male athletes (1), as compared to 33% of female athletes (2), […]

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MAND Awards: Get Recognized at ANCE!

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Don’t miss this opportunity to be recognized or to recognize your colleagues! Give that resume a boost. Read on as we highlight previous winners who speak to how being recognized has benefited them! Kelly Siverhus: “Receiving MAND’s ANCE award for Outstanding Dietetic Intern was an incredible honor, one that I am considerably proud of to […]

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Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting

ANCE 2024 will take place on Friday, April 5th at the Four Points Sheraton in Norwood. 

If you are interested in volunteering on the planning committee, please reach out to Maureen Kelly Gonsalves  at admin@eatrightma.org

Public Policy

Public Policy

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