DDA Spring Seminar
February 22, 2013
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The Fort Worth Dietetic Association, Dallas, and North Texas Academies
present
Emerging Trends in Dietetics, Spring Seminar 2013
This year's keynote speaker will be Jeff M. Witte, Secretary of Agriculture, State of New Mexico. Mr. Witte is an expert in the emerging field of agroterrorism. He will discuss threats to the agriculture and food industries, and Jeff will work in concert with Teresa Wagner, MS, RD/LD to present the role registered dietitians play in preparedness and response in the event of an incident.
Friday, February 22, 2013
At the Colleyville Center, 5301 Riverwalk Drive, Colleyville
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.
Attendees at the Spring Seminar will earn a total of 6 CEUs.
Schedule of Events:
7:30 - 8:30 Registration
8:30 - 8:40 Welcome/Opening Statement
8:40 - 9:55 Jeff Witte and Teresa Wagner, MS, RD, LD - Jeff Witte is the Secretary of Agriculture for the State of New Mexico, and a nationally recognized expert in the field of Agro-terrorism. Mr. Witte will be discussing emerging threats to the agriculture and food industries. Teresa will discuss the role RDs play in preparedness and response in the event of a food supply incident as facilitators of public health.
9:55 - 10:15 Break/Exhibits
10:15 -11:30 Dr. Carolyn Matthews - Dr. Matthews is a physician who specializes in gynecologic oncology. She has completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona, and has attended more than 1,000 hours of training in integrative and functional medicine. Dr. Matthews will be discussing integrative and functional medicine.
11:30-12:00 Anthony Paradis, RD, LD - Working with Other Disciplines
12:00-1:00 Lunch/Exhibits
1:00 - 2:00 Karen Lacy, MS, RD, CD - The Nutrition Care Process and Improving Skills for Assessment, Diagnosing, Intervention and Monitoring, and Evaluation.
2:00 - 2:15 Break/Exhibits
2:15 - 3:15 Robin Plotkin, RD, LD - "Get the Picture?" using Social Media and Food Photography to communicate health messages, promote the RD and perpetuate a culinary agenda.
3:15 - 3:30 Closing Remarks
To register online, click here.
(Mail-in registration, click here.)
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REGISTRATION FEES |
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COST
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Early Registration
(On or Before 2/8/13) |
Late Registration
(After 2/8/13) |
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Registered Dietitian
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$75
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$95
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Diet Tech, Registered
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$55
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$75
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Healthcare Associate
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$100
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$120
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Student
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$25
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$25
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Retiree
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$30
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$30
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To register online, click here.
(Mail-in registration, click here.)
Lunch and coffee will be provided. Please note that the meeting room is seldom set at a comfortable temperature for all. We suggest you bring a jacket or sweater in the event the room is too cold for your comfort.
Attendance at the Spring Seminar earns 6 CEU's. Suggested Learning Need Codes are:.
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CPEU Learning Codes
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| Professional Skills Nutrition Assessment Wellness and Public Health Medical Nutritional Therapy Business and Management Food Service and Culinary Arts |
1090, 1100 3005, 3010 4000 5420, 5410 7060, 7120 8018, 8060, 8080 |
Location:
5301 Riverwalk Dr.
Colleyville, TX
For more information, please contact Janice Turner, at 214-728-3900 or .
Potassium
Did you know potassium rich fruits and vegetables may help preserve muscle mass in older adults? Experts estimate that most Americans consume only half the recommended amount of potassium. Foods high in potassium include:
Sweet potatoes
Tomatoes, Spinach
White beans, Soybeans, Lentils
Bananas, Peaches, Cantaloupes
Source: Tufts Health & Nutrition Newsletter - August 2008, Vol 26, Number 6