Important Congressional Issues Require Your Action!
As a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, please urge your policymakers to support legislation that protects and values nutrition services in areas of prevention and treatment (including treatment and reduction of obesity and diabetes prevention) and in the role of nutrition education as highlighted in the Farm Bill. It is important for members of Congress to hear from their constituency. As vital decisions are made regarding health care in the upcoming weeks, the voice of every member is critical. Take action today!! Log on to www.eatrightpro.org and click http://www.eatrightpro.org/action%20center for more ways to take action.
November CDAND Meeting
When: Thursday, November 30th
Time: 11am – 1pm
Where: G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library; Flowood, MS
Speaker: Quala Madkin, MSU Extension
,strong>Topic: SNAP-ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education) and RD’s Role in SNAP-ed
Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Kathryn Johnson at [email protected] by Monday, November 27th.
Also if you have not paid your membership dues please come prepared to do so. $10 per meeting or $20 per year.
Academy Updates
EAL Update
The EAL is working on new content. Coming soon is Malnutrition in Pregnancy (early 2018), Nutrition Screening Pediatrics (January 2018), Nutrition Screening Adults (spring 2018), Chronic Kidney Disease Guideline (summer/fall 2018), Preterm Infant Guideline (January 2019). Just starting are projects on cystic fibrosis and dietary cholesterol. Visit the EAL at www.andeal.org.
Now Available: Revised 2017 Scope and Standards of Practice for RDNs
The Revised 2017 Scope of Practice for the RDN, and the Revised 2017 Standards of Practice (SOP) in Nutrition Care and Standards of Professional Performance (SOPP) for RDNs, are now available in the Journal as ‘Articles in Press’. The RDN documents reflect changes impacting practice such as:
Learn more about the Scope and Standards of Practice at www.eatrightpro.org/scope.
Now Accepting Applications for Academy’s Spokesperson Program
The Academy is seeking outgoing, knowledgeable registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) with experience working with the news media to apply to join the Academy’s Spokesperson Program. Members who have been RDNs for more than five years and have at least two years of media experience are encouraged to apply. Numerous topic areas and geographical markets are available. The application deadline is February 2, 2018.
October MNT Provider
To find out how the growth in Medicare Advantage plans offers opportunities for RDNs, and learn about resources for understanding and reporting under MIPS, read the October MNT Provider.
Pledge of Professional Civility
Food &; Nutrition Magazine has launched an initiative to help foster community and constructive discourse among peers: The Pledge of Professional Civility. The pledge was announced during FNCE& by Academy President Donna Martin at the Member Showcase and discussed during the FNCE session on Cyberbullying, presented by Academy President-elect Mary Russell and Past-President Connie Diekman.
As professionals who are active in social media and communications, you are no doubt aware of some challenges regarding a shift in the online behavioral landscape. Forums such as social media channels and listservs continue to provide positive opportunities for discussion and connection; however, antagonism and negativity also have become more prevalent.
The Pledge of Professional Civility is a voluntary, public commitment to the civil treatment of professional peers, including those with whom we may not agree on all issues. Anyone is welcome to take the pledge. As Academy leaders, we encourage all of you to review the Guiding Principles and supporting resources, take the Pledge of Professional Civility and help demonstrate positive, productive engagement among our community.
Free ANDHII webinar November 30th at 11am Central
A free webinar will introduce you to the benefits of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Health Informatics Infrastructure, an online tool available to all Academy members that enables RDNs to track nutrition care outcomes and advance evidence-based nutrition practice research by recording usual encounters with patients.
This webinar, scheduled for November 30 from 11 a.m. to noon (Central time), will highlight the benefits of using ANDHII in clinical practice settings featuring the real-world experiences of two dietitians.
Visit http://www.eatrightpro.org/resource/news-center/member-updates/events-and-deadlines/using-andhii-to-streamline-your-clinical-practicefor more information.
Announcing the 2017-2018 diversity awards!
The below diversity awards are now accepting applications as of November 1, 2017. Applications will close March 1, 2018. Please review and submit an application today!
Diversity Mini-Grants:The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Diversity Mini-Grants provides $100 – $1,000 grants to support affiliate or DPG outreach to students and professionals from underrepresented groups within the dietetics profession. (Plans are underway to open this program to MIGs in the 2018-2019 year.) These mini-grants are only open to Diversity Liaisons. (Apply today: https://app.reviewr.com/s1/site/anhadiversity)
Diversity Action Award:A $1,000 award will be given to a dietetics educational program accredited/approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy Affiliate, dietetic practice group, member interest group or other recognized Academy group in recognition of past accomplishments to successfully recruit and retain diverse individuals. Learn more: www.eatrightPRO.org/diversity
Diversity Promotion Grant:Up to a $10,000 grant to support diversity recruitment and retention projects by dietetics education programs accredited/approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), dietetic practice groups, Academy affiliates and member interest groups is available. Learn more: www.eatrightPRO.org/diversity
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
Council on Future Practice Names its Top Innovators in Dietetics Practice and Education
The Council on Future Practice is excited to announce the top two innovators from the ninth annual FNCE Innovations in Dietetics Practice and Education session.
Top Innovator in Practice
Amy Buehrle Light, RDN, LDN, for the project “Using Informatics to Control Food Costs in Foodservice Operations.”
Top Innovator in Education
Erin Bergquist, MPH, RD, CNSC, LD, for the project“Team Based Learning Activities Improve Application of the Nutrition Care Process in a Dietetic Internship.”
The session’s purpose is to promote new innovations in dietetics practice and education. Learn more about the innovations that were presented in Chicago in the;September 2017 Supplement of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, pages A69-A71
Transforming Vision into Action Award
The Council on Future Practice’s Transforming Vision into Action Award http://www.eatrightpro.org/resource/leadership/honors-and-awards/other-academy-awards/transforming-vision-into-action-award is given in recognition of outstanding collaborative contributions of Academy members and their teams. The purpose of this award is to recognize innovative programs or products that transform a vision into nutrition and dietetics practice and/or education with outcomes relevant to the future. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2018.
ACEND Update
A copy of the November Standards Update is posted on the ACEND webpage: Monthly Standards Update. In this issue the proposed demonstration program research logic model is discussed, updates to the Rationale Document are released and a call for the second cohort of demonstration program applications is issued.
ACEND has made some slight changes to the 2017 Accreditation Standards. The revised documents are available on the ACEND Standards Website at www.eatrightpro.org/2017Standards. Public comments on the revised standards can be made at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2017StdComments until December 4, 2017.
The monthly Virtual Town Hall meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 1 PM Central Time. The town hall provides a time for ACEND to share updates on its standards work and for stakeholders to ask questions. Information on joining the town hall can be found at www.eatrightpro.org/FutureModel.
If you have questions, please send them to [email protected] or call 312-899-4872, so we can respond to them. Future editions of the monthly update will include these questions and an ACEND response.
2017 Referral Program Winners Announced
The Academy would like to thank all of its valuable members who promoted Academy membership in 2017 and encouraged a colleague or friend to become a new member. The 2017 Referral Program helped recruit over 1,300 new Academy members. If someone entered your name in the “Referral Information” section of the online membership application, you were both entered into a drawing for complimentary 2018-2019 Academy memberships!
This year;s winners are:
Holly Conrady, Student Member
Haley Klinger, Student Member
Laura Kull, Active Member
Zachary Siemieniak, Student Member
Ronna Croft, Active Member
Annjeanette Soltysiak, Active Member
Congratulations and thanks again for all you do in support of the Academy. Remember, nobody can recruit members better than you can!
For questions, please e-mail [email protected] and thank you for supporting the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Submit National Honors and Awards Nominations
Do you know an outstanding role model who has advanced the nutrition and dietetics profession, exhibited leadership and shown devotion to serving others in both dietetics and allied fields? If so, recognize their contributions by nominating them for an Academy National Award. Submit an intent to nominate by January 15, 2018 and complete the full online nomination by March 1, 2018. Award recipients will be announced in May 2018 and recognized at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ 2018 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in Washington, D.C.
Journal
The deadline to submit material for the February issue of the Journal‘s People & Events sections is December 1st.
The People & Events section is a venue for announcements, obituaries, and educational opportunities that will be of interest to Academy members and Journal subscribers. A People & Events item should not exceed 150 words. If you or a member of your group are interested in submitting to the People & Events section, please send your submission as a Microsoft Word file to Dan Carroll at [email protected].
Publication of an educational event is not an endorsement by the Academy of the event or sponsor.
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RDNs who attend the Workshop will receive the NFPE Pocket Guide and reference text, PLUS 10 CEUs!
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Earn CPEU with Online Certificate of Training Programs
Public Health Nutrition
Develop competency and earn CPEUs online with this program concerning the emerging and exciting area of public health nutrition. The level two program consists of five modules covering the foundations of public health nutrition, developing, implementing and evaluating a plan, and much more! This program has been developed by the Academy’s Center for Lifelong Learning and planned with the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists (ASPHN) and the Committee for Public Health/Community Nutrition (CPHCN) and the Public Health and Community Nutrition Practice Group (PHCNPG).
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Foundation and Kids Eat Right (KER)
Tuesday, Nov. 28 is #GivingTuesday! Support your Academy Foundation with a gift at www.eatrightfoundation.org
New Infographics Available
Three new infographics are available from the Academy Foundation. The infographics were made possible through an educational grant from National Dairy Council.
“Tossed Treasures: America’s Wasted Food Problem and How Dietetics Professionals Can Help”
“What’s in Our Food? The Science and Safety of Food Additives”
“The Nutrition Professional’s Guide to GMOs”
View the infographics, which are posted with the webinar of the same title https://eatrightfoundation.org/get-involved/toolkits-webinars/#webinars