DCMADA elections are quickly approaching and the DCMADA Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for several Board of Director positions. We are encouraging YOU to think about how you can participate and become more involved in your professional organization. If you are interested in gaining leadership experience, networking with other talented and diverse dietitians, or just [...]
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Join Me in Congratulating our December 2011 Dietians of the Month, Katrina Butner and Jean Gutierrez! Katrina Butner Katrina Butner is currently a Prevention Science Fellow at the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP). She is involved with disseminating the key recommendations from the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the 2008 Physical [...]
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The District of Columbia Metropolitan Area Dietetic Association and Capital Harvest on the Plaza Farm Market Celebrated “Food Day” with Fresh, Locally-Grown Food and Fun Contact: Nancy Brenowitz Katz, MS, RD, LD, 301-922-6362, nancybkatz@gmail.com October 24 Event Highlighted Nutrition, Affordability, and Sustainability The District of Columbia Metro Area Dietetic Association (DCMADA) and Central Harvest on the [...]
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DCMADA Celebrates FOOD DAY Join your fellow RDs and other high profile national and local food and nutrition organizations, such as WIC, DC Public Schools, and others, to celebrate the first FOOD DAY EXTRAVAGANZA! Special activities will include nutrition education and chef demos, live entertainment, interactive educational stations, free food samples, delicious local produce and [...]
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Meet Erika Pijai; This month’s DCMADA Member of the Month.”Erika jumped in with her considerable talents, knowledge and ‘can-do’ attitude to get our first Potomac Post edited and out to members in a timely manner. She is organizing the various members of the Board of Directors so that everyone has their goals for the year [...]
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Over 130 nutrition professionals gathered this past Saturday, May 7th for the 2011 DCMADA Annual Meeting: Emerging Nutrition Topics. They were treated to presentations on clinical order writing privileges from Leigh-Anne Wooten, MS, RD, LD, dispelling myths surrounding the Vitamin D recommendations with Patsy Brannon, PhD, RD, updates on food allergy and intolerance from Ellen [...]
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The Annual Meeting is quickly approaching. Register now at: http://dcmada2011annualmeeting.eventbrite.com/ When: 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM (and a special reception following at 4:30, hosted by ADAPAC) Where: Bethesda Hyatt Regency (next to the Bethesda metro stop on the red line) What: Behind the Vitamin D and Calcium Recommendations. Patsy Brannon, PhD, RD How Do I [...]
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Do you know a DCMADA member that has accomplished something outstanding recently? Has he or she broken ground for registered dietitians? Has he or she gone the extra mile to establish positive relationships in their community? Led a groundbreaking research program? Stands for excellence in our field? Please email the webmaster at memberofthemonth@eatrightdc.org to submit [...]
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The DCMADA organization has a long-standing reputation for providing educational, leadership, and networking opportunities to its members. The Washington D.C. Metropolitan area is one of rapid change and flux. In an effort to reach out to students, interns, new dietitians, and nutrition professionals who are new to the area, the DCMADA mentoring program will give [...]
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