$35,000 Research Grant Available Through the Academy Foundation
Interested in slowing the progression of obesity in children? A one year grant of up to $35,000 is available for a research project that explores lifestyle interventions to reduce
the risk of childhood obesity. Strategies should focus on nutrition and physical activity and be culturally and developmentally appropriate for children. Click
HERE for more information and to download the RFP and application form. Contact
Amy Donatell with questions. Application deadline – July 1, 2013.
Webinar: Is Your Community Putting Prevention to Work? Ways to Increase Walking and Bicycling
Communities that support walking and biking help people be physically active, promote health and can lower health care costs. This webinar on
Thursday, July 11 at
12:00-1:30 Central will showcase different “active transportation” initiatives that make walking and biking for daily travel an easier and more attractive option for children and adults.
Presenters will highlight projects that had received funding from
Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) grants focused on increasing physical activity and preventing obesity. These presenters include:
Nick Sims, Safe
Routes to Schools of Central Alabama; Vikrant Sood, Bay
Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), Oakland, California, Formerly the Public Health Planning Specialist at
San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG); and Julia Murphy,
Office of Sustainability, San Antonio, Texas. The webinar will be moderated by
Debbie Lou, PhD,
Active Living Research. Sponsored by
Active
Living Research and the
Public
Health Institute.
Registration is free and you can register
here.
Webinar: Nutrition and Health Benefits of Emerging Fibers
What are functional fibers and what health benefits do they provide? Join us
Tuesday, July 23 at
1:30-3:00 PM
Central for this information-packed webinar. Joanne Slavin, PhD, RD, Connie Weaver, PhD and Julie Miller Jones, PhD, CNS, LN will review the evidence and debunk myths about functional fibers,
gut health, satiety and more. Content is relevant for dietitians practicing in weight management as well as diabetes management and provides 1.5 CPEU. Sponsored by Tate and Lyle.
FREE to WM, DCE and PHCNPG members. Register
here.
New Draft Position Paper “Nutritional Genomics” Available for Member Comment
The draft of the new potential Academy position paper "Nutritional Genomics " was released for member review and input on June 19, 2103.
The 14-day review and comment period, will conclude on July 3, 2013.
You can view the final draft
HERE or click on ‘Practice’ on the left side of the screen in the green box; then click on ‘Position Papers’. Please click on
MEMBER INPUT NEEDED: Final Draft Review.
Please submit input (using the questions on the Input Form) by July 3, 2013. Also be reminded that the document
is a DRAFT and should not be circulated beyond the Academy membership until it has been finalized and approved by the HOD Leadership Team.
Your input is critical to the process for approval of this new position statement and position paper for the Academy. The Academy Positions Committee looks forward to your comments.
Washington and Idaho Call for Speakers
The 2014 Washington State Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and the Idaho Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Convention Planning Team is accepting speaker proposals for their 2014
event.
Scheduled for April 6-8, in Spokane, Washington at the Northern Quest Resort & Casino, the Idaho/Washington convention will bring together an estimated 400-500 food and nutrition
professionals.
Presentations will reflect cutting edge research and practical applications, with a special emphasis on interactive sessions. The Idaho/Washington Convention Planning Team is
accepting proposals for general and concurrent sessions (April 7 & 8), as well as a pre-convention workshop(s) for April 6th.
Complete details (including info on submitting proposals) can be found
HERE. Proposals are due August 15.
Please contact the
Washington State Academy Office with questions.
Evidence Analysis Library Expert Workgroup Recruitment
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is seeking workgroup members for the following Evidence Analysis Projects:
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Umami and Healthy Eating
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Guideline
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Heart Failure Guideline
The main focus of Evidence Analysis Projects will be to answer pertinent questions related to the topic using the Academy’s systematic evidence analysis process.
Workgroup responsibilities include:
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Finalize questions for evidence analysis on the topic
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Work with trained evidence analysts, review and approve evidence-based summaries and conclusion statements
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Rate conclusions based on an evidence grading scale
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Review, finalize and approve the evidence-based information for publication on the Evidence Analysis Library (www.adaevidencelibrary.com)
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Participate in teleconferences (~two per month) and respond to emails
The Workgroup Selection Sub-Committee will review candidate information. All candidates must meet the following criteria:
1) Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical practice and/or research
2) Master’s degree (in lieu of MS, 8 yrs work experience relating to topic area will be accepted)
3) Three years of work in or with some relationship to the focus of the project
This is a great way to contribute your expertise, benefit the dietetics profession and enhance your professional development!
If you are interested in any of the above projects, please send the following information to
Lisa Moloney.
1) Indicate which project you are interested in
2) CV to include public speaking engagements, presentations, and Academy involvement
3) Personal statement expressing interest and qualifications you bring to the project (300-500 words)
Once this information is received, all applicants will be sent a conflict of interest form for completion.
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