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The Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is your premier source for reliable, objective food and nutrition information in Idaho. Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the professional organization for hundreds of dietetic professionals who serve the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being.
Our mission is to promote the value of the dietetic professional through Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership, innovation in dietetic practice, and ongoing professional development in order to champion healthy lifestyles and nutrition-related public policy for the well-being of our members and the communities they serve.
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SAVE THE DATE - SUN VALLEY
Posted February 02, 2012
Save the date for our annual meeting:
MAY 2-4, 2012
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Vote now for Idaho Academy Members
Posted February 01, 2012
Check your e-mail for ballot and candidate bios
Also voting is open for Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - February 1- March 3, 2012. State affiliates can win a membership in the Academy for one of their members as part of Project Vote. Let's get 110%, Link is included with your e-mail.
2012 Candidates
Pack the Hearing Room - Important Dates Reminder
Posted February 01, 2012
Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Presentations to Idaho Senate and House H&W Committees
Thursday, February 9 at 3:00 pm (arrive at 2:45) Senate Health and Welfare committee hearing, Room WW48, Capitol
House Health and Welfare Committee presentation date and time to be annouced.
Both hearings are in the basement level but on different sides of the building. They are expected to last no more than 30 minutes. Legislators really like it when constituents come from outside of the Treasure Valley.
RD Day - Treasure Valley Dietitians
Posted January 30, 2012
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
RD DAY WITH LARRY GEBERT MARCH 14th 4:30 am – 7am
We have the good fortune of being on with Larry Gebert on KTVBChannel 7 on RD DAY. We’re looking for any and all nutrition experts tostop by
anytime between 4:30 am – 7 am! You won’t beinterviewed, we just want warm bodies to make dietitians look important and fun.
Brenda Thompson has agreed to be the breakfast chef!
Contact Stacy Beeson at beesons@slhs.orgif you can stop by.
We will be on with Larry in the beautiful cooking kitchen at theMeadowlake building listed below:
http://www.stlukesonline.org/boise/specialties_and_services/heart/heart_rehab_center.php
Free CPE webinar for RDs/DTRs: Becoming a Better Diabetes Educator
Posted January 29, 2012
What: Diabetes Workshop with Marti Funnell—Author of Life with Diabetes: A Series of Teaching Outlines (1 CPE).
Award-winning diabetes educator and author Marti Funnell, MS, RN, CDE will talk about how to use innovative and effective diabetes education techniques, interactive activities and group facilitation approaches. Q&A is included. Marti Funnell of the Univ of Michigan chairs the National Diabetes Education Program, a partnership of the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more than 200 other organizations.
When: Premieres live Wed, Feb 8th at 7 PM EST/4 PM PDT. The webinar will also be recorded and available on demand after the live webinar.
Link to register: http://www.skellypublishing.com/Articles.asp?ID=167
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2012 Annual Weight Management DPG Symposium
Posted January 26, 2012
Continuing Education Opportunity
March 2-4, 2012
Green Valley Ranch Resort and Spa
Henderson (Las Vegas), Nevada
Obtain up to 19 Continuing Education Credits
Click the link above for more information.
SAVE THE DATE - Idaho Academy to Testify at Idaho Legislature Health & Welfare Committees (Senate and House) Feb 9 and 10, 2012
Posted January 25, 2012
The Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has been asked (through the wonderful help of our lobbyists) to testify in front of the two health and welfare committees in the legislature. We will be presenting who we are and how the Licensed, Registered Dietitian can save Idaho significant healthcare dollars through our expertise and knowledge with disease prevention and treatment.
It is an amazing opportunity to educate the exact people in our state who can do something to be sure the RD is "at the table" for health care discussions.
We want ALL of the RD's in the state to come and support these efforts. We are hopeful that local dietitians can come to the Capitol building. Here are the details.
SAVE THE DATE:
We will be meeting and presenting to the legislators (Senate Health and Welfare Committee) on Thursday, February 9th at 3:00 pm at the State Capitol building.
We will also be presenting to the House H&W committee on Friday, February 10th at 1:30 pm at the Capitol.
PLEASE plan to come support your profession at these events. We want to fill the seats in the chambers on both days!
Have a great week, and please get this on your calendars!
Sue Linja, RD, LD
Idaho Academy President
Brenda Thompson, RD, LD
Treasure Valley Dietitians Co-Chair
Magic Valley Dietitians
Posted January 20, 2012
Magic Valley Dietitian – Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Planning Meeting
Saturday, February 11 at 10:00am. (CSI, Room 141 in HSHS on North College Road)
Easy Steps to Contacting Your US Senators and Representative: Use the Grassroots Manager on Eatright.org
Posted January 16, 2012
Easy Steps to Contacting Your US Senators and Representative: Use the Grassroots Manager
1. Go to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website (www.eatright.org)
2. Log-in to the member center
3. Choose the Public Policy Section
4. Choose the “Take Action Link”
5. Choose the link to go directly to the Grassroots Manager
6. From here you can:
a. Find you legislators
b. See and respond to action items, including sending letters to congress
7. Editable “form” letters are available. The text of the letters are suggested only and you are encouraged to include specifics about your situation, examples, or any personal or job-related information you feel would be beneficial or influential.
8. You can send e-mails, web forms, faxes right from the Grassroots Manager or you can print and send the letters as well.
Becky Sulik, RD LD CDE
Public Policy Coordinator
Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Applying for a Dietitian License
Posted January 04, 2012
Click here to apply
Sue Linja Presents Agnes with Good News
Posted December 06, 2011
On October 19th four of Idaho’s dietitians including our IDA president, Sue Linja presented Agnes with the news that a scholarship fund has been set up in her name.
Front row: Sue Linja, Agnes Foley, Fritz Dickey
Back Row: Caroline Keegan, Kay Norris
Read more about Agnes Foley and what she has done for the Dietetic Profession.