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News from the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The NYSAND newsletter is an e-newsletter informing members of current news related to food and nutrition.
NYSAND News
SAVE THE DATE!
2016 Annual Meeting and Expo - May 19-21, 2016, Westchester/Tarrytown
Doubletree by Hilton
The theme for NYSAND’s 2016 Annual Meeting & Expo is “The Sky’s the Limit.”Now, more than ever, New Yorkers need to focus on the value of good nutrition. Increasingly, Dietitians/Nutritionists
are gaining recognition as the nutrition experts providing much needed guidance and advice on optimal nutrition, health and well -being. Because of this and the incredible professionals in our field, the scope of practice for every dietetic professional is
growing and expanding every day. “The Sky’s the Limit”--we have no limits to growth as nutritional experts! The 86th Annual AME will tap into this energy and offer presentations, workshops, sessions and networking that will inspire, motivate and help you achieve
your fullest potential as a dietetic professional! Click HERE for the Marketing Leads
Sheet. Click HERE for the Call for Presentations Form. If you
have any questions, please contact 2016 AME Chair Janice Shaw:
[log in to unmask] or Executive Director Becky Miller: [log in to unmask].
Update: CMS Therapeutic Diet Order Writing
In July 2015, the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rules the would revise the requirements that Long Term Care facilities would need to meet to participate in Medicare
and Medicaid.
Click here for the full document. Within this document there is an item about ordering therapeutic diets (Food and Nutrition Services, 483.60). Consequently the NYSAND CMS Order Writing Task Force reviewed these proposed rules and submitted written comments on
9/14/2015. Please note that if you wish to submit comments the deadline has been extended to
10/14/2015. NYSAND will alert members about the final rules, when they are available.
Continuing Education
Fearless Feeding Workshop: The Fearless Feeding Approach, Real Eating Challenges, Real Feeding Strategies.
Hosted by the Westchester Rockland Dietetic Association on October 24, 2015 8:30am at Phelps Memorial Hospital, Sleepy Hollow, NY. Healthy eaters aren't born -- they're made. Learn
about the latest feeding approach -- one that focuses on food, feeding and child development -- to help your clients raise healthy children, reduce mealtime battles, and curtail problematic eating behaviors. Speaker: Jill Castle, MS, RDN, CDN, Childhood Nutrition
& Feeding Expert, Author, Speaker, Consultant. 3 CEU's will be provided.
Click here for more information and to register.
New Online Certificate of Training Program: 'Vegetarian Nutrition'
This growing trend offers registered dietitian nutritionists opportunities to be the go-to source for tailoring a healthy vegetarian diet. A new online certificate program prepares RDNs
to excel in this specialty.
Click here for more information.
NYSAND Updates
National Malnutrition Awareness Week™ - September 28th - October 2nd
Now is a good time to pause for a moment to think about the older Americans in your life: do they eat enough? And do they eat well enough? If “no” is the answer to either or both of these questions,
it’s time to get informed about malnutrition and take action for the sake of your loved one’s health and well being. The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition hosts its fourth annual Malnutrition Awareness Week™ September 28th - October 2nd.
Click here for more information.
Click here for the National Council on Aging’s new toolkit with information on malnutrition and older adults.
Centennial Celebration in Lake Placid, May 10-12 2017
May 2017 will bring to NYSAND a great centennial celebration in Lake Placid! In preparation, our ten districts are uncovering their own history and memorable moments and highlighting member achievements.
The results will be unveiled at the centennial gala and with this effort each district will take home a professionally made pull up banner for district use - ten banners – ten districts. Get out those old newsletters, the old photos, and uncover the story.
See you in Lake Placid!
Upcoming Meetings: Save the Dates
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May 19-21, 2016: NYSAND Annual Meeting & Expo in Tarrytown, NY
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May 2017: NYSAND Centennial Celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
Academy News
Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™ (FNCE®): October 3-6, 2015, Nashville, TN.
Click here for FNCE day-at-a-glance schedules.
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