2014 UAND Annual Conference “Let’s GROW: Cultivate Influence and Elevate Nutrition”

February 20th, 2014

The 2014 annual conference is shaping up to be an exciting opportunity to focus on the important roles nutrition professionals play in Utah.

Plan to attend March 20-21st at the Larry H. Miller Conference Center in Sandy.

Meet with other professionals and learn how to cultivate personal, professional, and political influence as you elevate nutrition in your practice and community!  Keep watching the Nutrition Elevated Blog for more information about the speakers and sessions featured in this year’s conference.

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House of Delegates Updates

February 5th, 2014

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics House of Delegates has recently updated UAND on two important topics we though you should know about: 1) Position Concept Proposal:  The Role of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Nutrition Therapy in the Prevention and Treatment of Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes A new position paper concept on the topic of […]

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Utah Dietitians in the News

February 4th, 2014

Have you been interviewed lately? UAND would like to know about it! Visit eatrightutah.org and use this form to submit information about your contact with the media. Information gathered in the form includes name of the RD, email address of the RD, and a link (if available) to the news story. UAND would like to […]

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January UAND Member Spotlight

January 23rd, 2014

Meet UAND Member – Marysa Cardwell   What schooling have you completed? Master’s Degree in Nutrition with DPD requirements for the RD.  Completed  DTR requirements.  What is your job/expertise? Worked in the nutritional supplement industry for 10+  years.   Why did you choose the field of nutrition/dietetics? I love to work with people and teaching […]

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Change in Entry-level Registration Eligibility

January 21st, 2014

Since hearing about a possible change in registration eligibility requirements in the past two years, many dietitians have become concerned about the educational implications for established and future registered dietitians. This year at the Academy’s Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ASCEND) hosted a forum titled, […]

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Thank You Representative Matheson

January 14th, 2014

Members of the Utah Academy of Nutrtion & Dietetics (UAND) would like to publicly thank Representative Matheson  for taking the time to meet with UAND Board Members to discuss the H.R. 2415: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2013. We appreciate Rep. Matheson’s support of the the bill as a co-sponsor! Overweight and obesity affect […]

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Help Recognize Outstanding Dietitians in Utah

January 7th, 2014

We invite you to submit nominations for any and all of UAND’s Awards. In 2013 several awards had no nominations. In 2014, we would like to see more people receive recognition for their efforts. This is a great opportunity to recognize your coworkers, colleagues, mentors, or proteges for the work they have done in the […]

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AND Medallion Award

December 24th, 2013

Utah’s Dr. Nora Nyland was the recipient of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Medallion Award at this year’s Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) in Houston.  The Medallion Award is national recognition reserved for those who have demonstrated leadership and service to the Academy and to the dietetics profession. Nora’s career is replete […]

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December UAND Member Spotlight

December 10th, 2013

Meet UAND Member – Jeannine Skinner   What school did you graduate from? BS in dietetics at BYU.  What is your job/expertise? Level III diet tech at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray.  I have worked in  Nutrition Coaching/Mentoring young adults with eating disorders. Why did you choose the field of nutrition/dietetics? Because I want to […]

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UAND Networking Event

November 19th, 2013

Thanks to all who attended our Fall Social earlier this month; it was a great success! We had the opportunity to learn more about licensure, make donations, nominate others for UAND office, and network with other dietitians. Harmons provided us with some tasty dinner including spicy hummus with poblano relish, grilled vegetable flatbreads, twelve spice […]

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