Announcements
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FREE 1-Hour Online Food Safety Training
Researchers with the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition at Colorado State University are seeking registered dietitians, dietary managers, and dietary staff who work in long term care to participate in a free one-hour online food safety training module “Listeria Control and Safe Food Training for Dietary Managers”. Go to http://www.fshn.cahs.colostate.edu/extension/safefoodtraining.aspx.
This program is approved for 1 CEU through the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM) and the Colorado Dietetic Association (CDA) until August 1, 2010. For further information, contact Mary Schroeder, project coordinator at (970) 491-7335.
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National Nutrition Month Cook-Off ~ March 31st
Contest winners Claudia Favre, Karen Lacey & Jennifer Lee
Dietetic Intern Karen Lacey with her 1st Place dish Sweet Potato Scramble
In celebration of National Nutrition Month, Jennifer Nicklas and Rachel Kinney organized a successful cook-off at the University of Tennessee’s Food Science Department. Thanks go to Dr. Mount for the use of these facilities, and to EarthFare who sponsored the food.
Three nutrition student finalists won cash prizes for their vegetable dishes: 1st place winner Karen Lacey took home $200, 2nd place and $100 went to senior Jennifer Lee, and dietetic intern Claudia Favre picked up $50 and the 3rd place title. Check back here for recipes!
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KDDA interns & dietitians at the Knoxville Marathon
KDDA dietetic interns and dietitians participated in the food booth at the Knoxville Marathon, which was organized by intern Karen Lacey and her husband Eric. Sarah Griswold spearheaded the purchase of aprons emblazoned with KDDA’s logo and website to promote RDs in Knoxville for National Nutrition Month. Aprons are available for purchase for $10; email Sarah at kddard@yahoo.com.
L-R: Lusi Martin, Karen Lacey, Sarah Griswold, Anna Gewecke, and Mandie Brokaw. (Not pictured: Linda Quimby).
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ASPEN teleseminars
KDDA members are cordially invited to attend a variety of ASPEN teleseminars sponsored by Infusion Partners. This is a wonderful opportunity if you are looking for additional education on metabolic support. Click here to view a brochure with more information on the topics covered.
Optimizing Perioperative Nutrition Management
in the Gastrointestinal Surgery Patient
August 12, 2010
Location TBA
Probiotics: from a Trendy Health Food to
Applications in Modern Clinical Medicine
Does the Data Support this Evolution?
October 14, 2010
Location TBA
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Congratulations to the KDDA 2009-2010 Award Winners!
Outstanding Dietitian
Melissa Hansen-Petrik
Outstanding Dietetic Educator
Hollie Raynor
Outstanding Dietetic Student
Shannon Looney
Emerging Dietetic Leader
Linda Quimby
Recognized Young Dietitian
Leah Kittle
IRIS Award
Judith Pelot
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Brian Daley, MD & Susan Brantley 2009 KDDA Awards Reception
Past Award & Scholarship Winners
Click here to view a list KDDA awards and scholarship winners from 1972 to present.