Media Bureau
Are you looking for a nutrition expert to help you get to the truth about nutrition? The Dallas Dietetic Association’s Speakers’ Bureau is here to help! This group of seasoned Registered Dietitians have years of experience speaking to community groups, professional organizations,
and work site wellness programs—locally and nationally. They will provide the expertise and quality you are looking for. Presentations are customized to meet your needs. Areas of expertise include:
The Dallas Dietetic Association's Media Bureau is here to help! Contact information is provided in each of their bios.
Lisa Harper Mallonee MPH, RD, LD
Carol Ireton-Jones PhD, RD, LD
Applications for the Media Bureau will be accepted year round and will be reviewed for membership each May.
DDA Media Bureau Application (MS Word)
Note: DAND is now accepting applications until February 1, 2013.
Contact:
Sarah Guenther, Public Relations Chair for all media inquiries within the Dallas Dietetic Association at .
Contact:
Dallas Dietetic Association
P.O.Box 601851
Dallas, TX 75360-1851
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