Annual Meeting 2015 Speaker: Thunder Jalili, PhD

March 25th, 2015
Thunder Jalili, PhD, has a broad research interest in the role nutrition has to prevent and treat diseases of the cardiovascular system. His current projects are centered around the mechanisms in which the ratio of dietary fat and carbohydrates can modulate blood pressure during hypertension, and the efficacy and mechanism of action in which various phytochemicals may be used to treat hypertension. The goals of his research are to determine efficacy of supplement and diet therapy, and answer questions regarding optimum dosage and mechanisms of action.

Break Out Session: Flavonoids and vascular health: from cells to humans

 Objectives:

  • Describe flavonoids and the common sources of flavonoids in the American diet; food and supplements.
  • Understand the potential of flavonoids to reduce blood pressure and reverse endothelial cell dysfunction caused by hyperglycemia.
  • Review potential mechanisms of action.
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Annual Meeting Speaker 2015: Carin Hadley, MCD/CCC-SLP, NDTCertified,

March 24th, 2015

Carin Hadley, MCD/CCC-Slp, NDTCertified, is a Speech Language Pathologist with over 25 years of experience in dealing with individuals who present with Feeding and Swallowing disorders. She has worked with both Geriatric and Pediatric populations. Currently, she is the Feeding and Swallowing Specialist at the Pediatric Rehabilitation Center and collaborates with key team members associated […]

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Annual Meetings 2015 Speaker: Katherine Beals

March 23rd, 2015

Katherine Beals, PhD, RD, FACSM, CSSD is currently a clinical Associate Professor at the University of Utah. Dr Beals’ research focuses on the female athletes triad, nutritional needs of athletes, particularly female athletes, satiety and weight management, and carbohydrate and protein metabolism. She has worked as the Sports Dietitian for the University of Utah Athletics and as […]

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Annual Meeting Speaker 2015: Jill Castle, RDN

March 22nd, 2015

Jill Castle is a registered dietitian and childhood nutrition expert. As a former private practice owner, she currently shares her expertise as a writer, speaker and consultant. She is the co-author of Fearless Feeding: How to Raise Healthy Eaters from High Chair to High School and author of the upcoming book Eat Like a Champion: […]

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Annual Meeting 2015 Speaker: Terese Scollard

March 21st, 2015

Terese Scollard MBA, RD, LD, FAND is a Regional Clinical Nutrition Manager at Providence Health & Services in Oregon.  In 2014 she received the Abbott Nutrition Alliance Award and was recognized as one of four persons in U.S., in hospital settings who have made significant contributions to improve awareness of malnutrition and taking action to […]

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Annual Meeting 2015 Speaker: Dr. Nancy Collins

March 20th, 2015

Thursday evening will have the pleasure of hearing from Dr. Nancy Collins for an Abbot sponsored presentation.   Dr. Nancy Collins PhD, RDN, LD, FAPWCA, FAND is a registered and licensed dietitian and fellow of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. Dr. Collins has over 25 years of practitioner experience in foodservice management, clinical nutrition, […]

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Annual Meeting 2015 Speaker: Amy Gates

March 19th, 2015

Amy Gates RD, CSP, LD is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition. She is currently a Neonatal Dietitian and NICU Milk Lab Director the NICU or The Children’s Hospital of Georgia, Georgia Regents University. Amy also owns Amy Gates Consulting, LLC where she works to provide education and training to dietitians, nurses, physicians, techs, […]

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Annual Meeting Speaker 2015: Becky Sulik

March 18th, 2015

Becky Sulik, RDN, LD, CDE is currently the Director of Education at the Rocky Mountain Diabetes & Osteoporosis Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She has been a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics since her days as a student. She is the current chair of the Academy’s Coding and Coverage Committee. In addition […]

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Annual Meeting 2015 Speaker: Amy Myrdal Miller

March 17th, 2015

Amy Myrdal Miller, MS, RDN, is an award-winning dietitian/nutritionist, farmer’s daughter, published author, and founder and president of Farmer’s Daughter Consulting. During her 20-year career in nutrition, Amy has worked for Fleishman-Hillard, Dole Food Company, the California Walnut Commission, and most recently The Culinary Institute of America. Her work experiences have helped her hone her […]

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Are You Ready for the Annual Meeting 2015?

March 16th, 2015

The UAND Annual Meeting 2015, “Deepen Our Roots to Grow Taller,” will be held on Thursday, March 26 at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, Utah. You can find information including the agenda and registration options here. We are thrilled at the wonderful round-up of speakers. To celebrate and count down we’ll be spotlighting a […]

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