June 16th, 2022
Academy Seeking Comments for White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health Listening Sessions!! The White House announced on May 4th that it was convening the second-ever White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. The first was held in 1969 and led to the creation of the food stamp program, WIC, NSLP and other […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: affordable, conference, dietitians, foodaccess, foodsecurity, health, hunger, Nutrition, physicalactivity, whitehouse
June 7th, 2022
These CEU events are FREE for all Rds, students, interns and not only open to MAND members, and donations to MDEF will be accepted. Please share! Registration links JUST POSTED! The details are as follows: 1. Monica Moreno, MS, RDN – Bubbe’s Cocina and Diverse Dining: World Jewish Flavors and Cultural Competence in Dietetics – June 20 @ […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: culturalawareness, Diversity, MAND, Nutrition, students
May 31st, 2022
Since the Covid 19 pandemic worldwide and in the United States (US), we have found more evidence in the areas of how social determinants of health (SDoH) impact health outcomes. Along with that notion, we also have increased attention in the areas of cultural competency and cultural humility. Most efforts are dedicated to increasing understanding […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: access, culturalcompetence, culture, Diversity, health, healthcare, language, MAdietitians, MAND, Nutrition, socialdeterminants
May 26th, 2022
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 […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: cannabis, MAND, Nutrition, therapeutic
May 16th, 2022
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 […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: AAPI, Diversity, MAdietitians, MAND, Nutrition
March 2nd, 2022
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 […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: ance, cpeu, Day of Giving, MAND, MAND Board Elections, nationalnutrition, Nutrition, Public Policy
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 […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: dietitian, MAND, MSDA, Nutrition, plantbased, Recipe, tofu
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 […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: awards, Community Servings, Dietetics, dietitian, MAdietitians, MAND, metabolic, nationalnutrition, Nutrition, pediatric, Public Policy, Research, wellness
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 […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: dietitian, eatright, exercise, habitchange, healthy, healthyhabits, healthylifestyle, MAND, Nutrition, smallhabits
September 16th, 2021
Overnight oats can be a delicious, quick, and healthy on the go breakfast option. If you’ve been following this trend but aren’t sure of how to get started check out this recipe from one of our very own members, Bree Orchard. Pro tip: They only need to be refrigerated for 2-3 hours; overnight isn’t always […]
Posted by: Maureen Kelly Gonsalves
Filed under: Tags: breakfast, breakfastideas, Guthealth, healthy, Nutrition, overnight oats, Recipe