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Try This Jerk Tofu for a Delicious Plant-Based Meal!

January 6th, 2022

By: Sue-Ellen https://www.360girlsandwomen.com/about 360 Girls & Women Jerk Tofu Interested in trying tofu but not sure where to start? Or simply looking to switch up your meals? Give this flavor packed recipe a try! Tofu is quite versatile in that it takes on whatever flavor you season it with. Similar to chicken, it doesn’t have […]

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50 Year Member Spotlight!

December 2nd, 2021

By: Cynthia Taft Bayerl, MS RD LDN FAND We are thrilled to highlight Cynthia, one of our 50+ year members, this month as she shares with us lessons learned over the years, advice, memories and more! Best piece of advice: Get involved in community, state, and national nutrition, wellness and public policy initiatives not only […]

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Looking and Feeling Your Best Begins with Healthy Habits!

October 13th, 2021

The value of eating well, daily physical activity, and getting adequate sleep can’t be understated as ways to help achieve health and well-being. Your hair, skin, eyes, heart, joints, and muscles will thank you for choosing nutritious food, moving your body, and consuming enough healthy liquids to stay hydrated. Eat Better Do you eat a […]

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Today @ MAND: Get Pickin’ at Nourse Farm! Veggie-Based Food Truck, CSA, and More!

August 6th, 2021

It doesn’t get more fresh and farm to mouth literally than at Nourse farm! One of CMDA’s long-time Board member, Catherine Nourse, RD, is the founder of Nourse farm’s Veg Out Food Truck! Head over to fill up on delicious bean burgers, hummus wraps, and more, with ingredients straight from the farm. This year marks […]

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Today @ MAND – RDN Day of Giving

March 9th, 2021

Join us on March 10th for our inaugural Day of Giving! Every donation counts, and every penny goes to a future RDN to cover student expenses in scholarship awards. Please join us in support of the Massachusetts Dietitians Education Foundation (MDEF) to raise scholarship funds for future RDs! The first annual Day of Giving will […]

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Today @ MAND – Public Policy in November

November 12th, 2020

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 […]

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Today @ MAND – Here Comes October

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 […]

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Today @ MAND – March 2020

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 […]

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Today @ MAND – February 2020

February 17th, 2020

Part One: Plant Pigment Power of Phytonutrients and Vascular Health By Jody Bergeron, MS, RN Phytochemicals, also known as phytonutrients (phyto=plant) are plant based compounds with certain biological actions that sustain human health.  There are literally thousands of theses non-nutritive compounds that can potentially reduce the risk of chronic conditions.   Phytonutrients stimulate enzymes that assist […]

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Board of Directors Recruitment

Want to get more involved with the MAND Leadership Team? Apply to join!
 
The 2025-2026 Nomination forms are due December 31st 2024, elections take place February 205 and term of office begins July 1, 2025.

Please consider nominating candidates that may be a good fit. Self-nomination is also highly encouraged.
 
Open positions below. Get detailed info on each role in the application form.
  • President-Elect
  • Secretary-Elect
  • Delegate
  • Director-Elect of Member Communications/Public Relations
  • Director-Elect State Professional Recruitment Coordinator (SPRC) and Diversity Liaison
  • Director-Elect Socials for Success
  • Director-Elect of Technology
  • Director-Elect of Education
  • Director-Elect Nutrition Services Payment Specialist
  • Nominating Chair 
  • Nominating Committee Member
  • MDEF President Elect
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Registered Dietician - Class Instructor Registered Dietician Class Instructor - Massachusetts AEROFLOW HEALTH - Aeroflow Health is taking the home health products and equipment industry by storm. We have created a better way of doing.. Read more >

Bilingual Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Job Title: Bilingual Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Reports To: Manager of Nutrition FLSA Status: Exempt.. Read more >

Part Time Outpatient Dietitian Fabulous Registered Dietitian (RD) wanted for busy, fun and inspiring private nutrition practice in Wilbraham Massachusetts working alongside other Dietitians, Nurse Practitioners and other health.. Read more >

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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