On November 1 the boost in the amount of SNAP benefits put into place as economic stimulus in the 2009 Recovery Act (ARRA) came to an end. This means a reduction in benefits by an average of five percent (about $36/month or $9/week for a family of four). In case you were wondering the impact […]
Meet UAND member – Catherine Bristow What school did you graduate from? Loma Linda University MPH, RD What is your job/expertise? Clinical Dietitian and work mostly with geriatric population Why did you choose the field of nutrition/dietetics? I felt like it was the best way I could make an impact in the […]
Utah State University will celebrate its 3rd Annual Food Day Celebration on October 24, 2013. The event will be held from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Taggart Student Center HUB. Dietetics students will present events focused on sustainable seafood in “The Deep Blue Goes Green” theme. Activities will include chef demonstrations, interactive educational […]
Whatever area of dietetics practice you work in, this year’s House of Delegate mega issue impacts your profession. Health care systems are changing and RDs/RDNs/DTRs have the opportunity to play a key role in the new face of health care. In fact, we have already started seeing dietitians in our state benefit from some of […]
Our nation needs YOUR help. Obesity has become a major problem in the United States and we are now paying the price for overlooking the importance of food and nutrition. More than 35% of adults are living with obesity and an additional 33% are overweight. This represents more than 2/3 of the adult population. Were […]
On June 10th the Farm Bill cleared one big hurdle by being passed by the Senate but it has many more to go. The bill is now in the House of Representatives, where voting began today on a number of amendments that would slash SNAP and eliminate SNAP-Ed funding. These amendments would directly affect nutrition […]
In the state of Utah, 10-13% of households experience food insecurity issues, which means they do not have access to sufficient funds to maintain an adequate, healthy food supply. Food Insecurity can negatively affect children’s performance in school, adults’ ability to work, and a community’s overall well-being. Hunger in America-Food and Nutrition Insecurity Affects all […]
Attention UAND members and friends! It’s time to act in support of the Farm Bill! Here is an important message from the President of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics urging you all to take a few minutes out of your day to show your support. Use your voices to make a difference in our […]
Please complete this Survey Monkey by April 12, 2013, to register your input regarding the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics position on Food and Nutrition Insecurity. Questions asked in the survey: Why is this an important issue for the Academy and its members to commit to? What are the consequences of NOT mobilizing members to act […]