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November 2016 Newsletter
MSAND November 2016 Newsletter Greetings! I would like to thank everyone who submitted their resumes for the position of Second Century Liaison to the Academy. Alisha Jones was selected to represent our affiliate....
MSAND 2017 Awards Applications Now Open
In the next few months we will be seeking nominations for our annual awards. Please consider applying for: Outstanding Dietitian Recognized Young Dietitian Emerging Dietetic Leader Magnolia Award Contact information is at the end of this post; please email us for...
MSAND Nominations for 2017-2018 Open!
The nominating committee is beginning the process to fill positions for 2017-2018 MS-AND Executive Board. We need your help identifying individuals for the following positions: President-Elect Chair-Elect CPI Chair-Elect COER Nominating Committee Member Following is...
MSAND BYLAWS REVISION
The MSAND Board of Directors has reviewed and updated our bylaws. Please view the webinar here and review the slides here. outlining the changes and review the new bylaws here. If you have any comments, please submit them to MSAND@eatright.org no later than November...
October 2016 Newsletter
MSAND October 2016 Newsletter Greetings! Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for the virtual member meeting on October 7. In this update we announced the opening of nominations for the MSAND board of directors 2017-2018 membership year, the...
September 2016 Newsletter
MSAND September 2016 Newsletter Greetings! It's the time of year when our districts gear up to provide continuing education and networking opportunities to our local members. If you would like to be more involved in district activities, please contact your...
August 2016 Newsletter
NEW! MSAND Monthly Newsletter Members: I would like to welcome you to Mississippi Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. I look forward to serving as your president. My goal for this year is to bring awareness to the amazing things the membership of MSAND is doing...
2015-2020 DIETARY GUIDELINES
The long anticipated 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is now available! The Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to make changes in their current diets to establish healthier eating patterns throughout their lifespans. Some of the notable changes in...
TWEAKING MITOCHONDRIA VIA NUTRITION
Known as the “cellular powerhouse,” mitochondria generate most of a cell’s biochemical energy; as well, the organelles regulate cell death (apoptosis). Recent evidence suggests that mitochondrial defects may be linked to severe muscular and nervous disorders,...
KIDS IN THE AISLES
PROGRAM HELPS STEER KIDS TOWARD GOOD NUTRITION August is Kids Eat Right Month and the core principles are a tailor-made call-to-action for retail dietitians: Shop Smart, Cook Healthy, Eat Right. This initiative from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation's...