Resources
Professional Groups
East Tennessee is home to a wide variety of professional groups promoting better health through good nutrition. These groups conduct meetings, share ideas, and act as information clearinghouses to keep our communities informed about the latest nutrition and health information.
- Council on Professional Issues
- East Tennessee Breastfeeding Coalition
- Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee (EDCT)
- Greater Knoxville Nutrition Council
- Healthy Eating and Activity Lab (HEAL)
- Knoxville Area Clinical Nutrition Managers Association
- Knoxville Committee on Renal Nutrition
- Morning Journal Club
Council on Professional Issues (CPI)
CPI is comprised of KDDA members representing the following areas: Member Initiatives, Public Initiatives, and Policy Initiatives. This group meets regularly for strategic planning and to plan activities, conferences, and projects that benefit the membership and the community. For more information, contact CPI Chair Heather Pierce at hpierce@bmnet.com
East Tennessee Breastfeeding Coalition
Health professionals, community members and agency representatives work together to promote, preserve, and protect breastfeeding in the East Tennessee community. Meets six times per year. Contact the Knox County Health Department at 215-5052.
The Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee–Knox Area
The Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee (EDCT) is a coalition of both professionals and community members dedicated to educating, empowering, and supporting those affected by disordered eating. Since 2002 the organization has been educating people across the state about the impact of eating disorders on the lives of individuals and their families. The EDCT continually serves as a resource for Tennesseans seeking assistance and support. For more information go to: www.edct.net. Click on “Across the state” to find Knox Area.
Greater Knoxville Nutrition Council
Agency and community representatives meet to network and work on strategies and intiatives for improvement of the nutritional status and food habits of the people in the greater Knoxville area. Meetings are the last Tuesday of the month from 8:00-9:00 a.m. at the Knox County Health Department. Contact Lee Murphy of the Knox County Health Department at 215-5184.
Knoxville Area Clinical Nutrition Managers Association
Members share information on a variety of subjects that pertain to the management of clinical dietetics, including professional issues, reimbursement, productivity, Joint Commission and state standards, and health care reform. Meets monthly. Contact Virginia Turner of UT Medical Center at 305-9127 or vturner@utmck.edu.
Knoxville Committee on Renal Nutrition
This group of KDDA dietitians promotes education of professionals and the public through development and publication of chronic kidney disease materials as well as sponsoring of workshops. Contact Rebecca Spurgeon at 865-983-2212 or email at rebecca.spurgeon@dciinc.org.
Morning Journal Club
Discussion on current nutrition topics, usually from American Dietetic Association journal articles. Minimal charge, 2 CEUs provided. Meetings are usually the fourth Wednesday of the month. Contact Marge Reynolds, PhD, RD (retired) at 588-0085.
HEAL People
The Healthy Eating and Activity Laboratory (HEAL) is under the direction of Dr. Hollie Raynor at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. HEAL conducts research on factors, predominantly dietary, that impact on eating regulation and energy balance that can be used to improve behavioral obesity prevention and treatment programs for children and adults. If you are interested in learning more about HEAL and the research opportunities it offers, visit our website at http://heal.utk.edu/.
