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Thanks to all the attendees, speakers, exhibitors and poster sessions at the recent CDA Annual Spring Meeting. We had a great turn out and excellent line up of presentations. A special thanks goes to our Gold Level Sponsors who sponsored speakers for the meeting...

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Licensure – What Every RD Needs to Know

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Policy Initiatives and Advocacy team is working to improve understanding of the value of dietetics licensure and the value of the RD for target audiences. Licensing of dietitians and nutritionists protects the public health by establishing minimum educational and experience criteria for those individuals who claim to be experts in food and nutrition. The state has an obligation to protect the health and safety of the public, and the licensing of dietitians and nutritionists is consistent with this obligation. Learn more...

 

Media Alert! The K-EDiet, A Quick-Fix Diet

There has been some recent media coverage on a quick-fix diet known as the K-E Diet, or feeding tube diet. Several state dietetic associations, including the Connecticut Dietetic Association, are listed as resources on the K-E Diet website. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and CDA do not in any way endorse the K-E Diet, or any other specific weight- loss plan. Please beware of this and review "Quick-Fix Diets Aren't the Answer for Lifelong Health" prepared by the Academy's Strategic Communications team.
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Not a member of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or CDA?

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The upcoming membership year for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is June 1, 2012 – May 31, 2013. Join the Academy now and avoid a $25 membership processing fee! Apply online or complete and return the 2012-2013 Membership Application. Be sure to use the Promotional Code AFC13. If you are a current member of the Academy, don't delay. Renew your membership before May 31, 2012.

To be a member of the Connecticut Dietetic Association (CDA), you must first be a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly ADA). As a member of the Academy, you are automatically a member of CDA if your state mailing address is CT or if you choose CT as your state affiliate. For more information, visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website.

 

Upcoming Events At-A-Glance

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Certificate of Training Program in Weight Management/ Burlington, VT- May 22-24

Food for Your Whole Life Health Symposium/New York - June 3-4. Keynotes include Dr. Mehmet Oz, Dr. Michael Roizen, and Dr. David Katz

Council on Renal Nutrition (CRNNE) Spring Conference/Burlington, MA – June 4
(Correction to Online Brochure: Make checks payable to National Kidney Foundation with CRNNE in the Memo)

 

New Name for ADA

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As of January 1, 2012, the American Dietetic Association's new name will be the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. ADA hopes its new name will help consumers better understand the role of the RD as the nutrition authority. For at least the first year, use of the abbreviation A.N.D. will be avoided and the acronym pronounced "and" will not be used. The www.eatright.org website and "eatright" portion of the logo will remain the same.

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CDA Nutrition Education Resources/Tools

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MyPlateHeader_iconCheck out CDA's new MyPlate-MyMarket program!

Your CDA has partnered with the CT Department of Agriculture to demonstrate the USDA's new MyPlate dietary guidelines at local farmers markets around the state. MyPlate-MyMarket helps consumers better understand how important healthy choices like fruits and veggies are to a healthy diet. Learn more and see when we'll be coming to a market near you!

Eat Right Connecticut Kit!

CDA has produced an informational "Eat Right Connecticut" kit to help all our fellow CT residents improve their health through better nutrition. Click HERE for the many pieces of the kit...a simple, easy-to-use translation of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, a healthy menu with recipes, and our Top Ten Grocery Shopping Tips.

 

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Have you checked out MyPlate resources yet?

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MyPlate is based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. It replaces MyPyramid and is intended to be much simpler and easier to understand by consumers. To learn more about MyPlate, how to download or order MyPlate resources and to obtain guidelines for using MyPlate graphics, go to www.choosemyplate.gov

 

Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo

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Registration begins June 1st!

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