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CREATIVE FOOD AND NUTRITION RELATED MEDIA TOPICS FOR 2010
January New Year’s Day Good Newtrition for the New Year Solutions for Resolutions Tips for taking off extra pounds	February American Heart Month Valentine's Day Health benefits of Chocolate Be Heart Smart to your sweetheart SUPER BOWL Sunday Don't fumble on Portion Sizes	March National Nutrition Month St. Patrick's Day Eat your greens Nutritional Value of Irish Food	April April Fool's Day Myths about food might "fool" you Don't be fooled by fad diets Cancer Control Month Easter Egg Safety
May National Family Month How Family Meals Can Improve Nutrition High Blood Pressure & Stroke Awareness Month Mother's Day Older Americans Month Growing Older Nutritionally Osteoporosis Prevention Month	June Summer Festivals National Dairy Month Father's Day Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Month Family Vacations Tips for eating healthy on the road	July Independence Day Safe Summer Grilling Healthy Foods at the Ballpark Healthy Foods at the Fair	August Back to School Pack nutrition…but keep it fun! Manage a healthy diet on dorm food Avoid the "Freshman 15" College Cooking on a Budget Family Vacations Dashboard Dining
September National Cholesterol Education Month National Food Safety Month Home Food Safety... It's in Your Hands Labor Day Self-Improvement Month	October Breast Cancer Awareness Month Halloween Healthy Halloween Treats for Kids The Haunting Truth about your Pantry Hunger Awareness Month Vegetarian Awareness Month	November National Diabetes Month Great American Smokeout Effects of Smoking on Nutrition Weight Gain and Smoking Thanksgiving Let's Talk Turkey Keep the traditions... toss some of the fats!	December Christmas Healthy Snacks for the Holidays "Girth-Control" RESOLVE to eat Healthier…. IN DECEMBER???

Press Releases from the WVDA

April 1, 2011

The WVDA Board would like to welcome our newly elected Board members for 2011-2012. The following positions were elected:

Pam Hamilton, President-elect
Becky Foster, Secretary
Sharon Maynard, Chair on Professional Issues-elect

March 10, 2011

Dietitians and interns from throughout the state met at the state capital on Monday for the annual WVDA Day at the Legislature. Richard McGinnis made a table display near the Rotunda. Dietitians met with their delegates then with Governor Earl Ray Tomblin for the signing of the proclamation of National Nutrition Month and National Dietitian Day. WVDA President Kendra Stoen was interviewed by Channel 3. After the proclamation, Dietitians and special guests, which included CEOs of area hospitals, gathered at the home of Helen Lodge for a luncheon. Past president Amy Gannon was honored on her birthday. RD Day at the Legislature Images.

February 21, 2011

It is time to elect the 2012 WVDA Board candidates for the following positions: President-elect, Secretary, and Chair-elect of the Council on Professional Issues (COPI-elect). Voting will begin today Monday, February 21, 2011 and conclude on Wednesday, March 23, 2011. All current members of the Association are eligible to participate in the elections. Visit the Polls to vote.

February 2, 2011

The West Virginia Dietetic Association will be electing the following Board positions for 2011-2012: President-elect, Secretary, and Chair-elect of the Council on Professional Issues (COPI-elect).

Please note, the President-elect must have been a member of the Board within three years immediately preceding the term as President-elect. Officers may hold only one elected office at a time.

If you are interested in running for one of these positions, or if you would like to nominate another member, please contact Amy Gannon (WVDA Nominating Chair) at amy.gannonRD@gmail.com. Nominations for each position will be accepted until February 17, 2011. For a brief description of each position, Click Here.

President-Elect
The President-elect will serve for one year and at the close of the current fiscal year, after election, will automatically become President of the Association. The President-elect will:

Become acquainted with all the duties of the President and other officers.
Become familiar with the duties of each committee.
Perform the functions of President in the absence of the President.
Serve as a member of the Finance and Advisory Committees.
Appoint, subject to the approval of the Executive Committee co-chairs of committees who will serve as chair during the President-elect's term as President.
Serve as alternate delegate.
Support the President in leading the Association toward its strategic direction and values.
Present a written proposal for the strategic plan and budget for term as President for approval by the Board.

Secretary
The Secretary will serve for two years. The Secretary will:

Attend all meetings of the membership, Board and Executive Committee.
Be responsible for having the minutes of all proceedings of each meeting recorded and on file.
Keep up to date the official files of the names, residences, and professional affiliations of each of the members of the Association.
Mail the official ballot according to Article VIII, Sections 2F and 4.
Issue the call for all meetings of the membership, Board and Executive Committee as directed by the President.
Notify promptly all candidates of election results.
Have any and all other powers and duties usually vested in the office of Secretary.

Chair-elect of the Council on Professional Issues (COPI-elect)
The Chair-elect of the Council on Professional Issues will serve for one year and at the close of the current fiscal year, after election, will automatically become the Chair of the Council on Professional Issues (plans the annual professional development meeting). The Chair-elect will:

Become acquainted with the duties of the Chair of the Council on Professional Issues.
Serve as chair of any Council on Professional Issues that may be formed.
Assist with the organization of any Dietetic Practice Group that wishes to organize.

January 28, 2011

It's not too early to mark your calendars for the WVDA Annual Meeting 2011, to be held at the Charleston Marriott on April 13 and 14, 2011. Visit the Meeting page.

January 25, 2011

Clinical Dietitians Provide Specialized Care as written by Jessica Duffield in the January 11, 2011 CAMC Today. http://www2.camc.org/body.cfm?id=613.

November 29, 2010

2011 Future Connections-Summit on Dietetics Practice, Credentialing, and Education

Where would you like dietetics practice, credentialing and education to be in the year 2021? What are future practice roles for dietetics practitioners? These are questions that members will answer during 2011 Future Connections-Summit on Dietetics Practice, Credentialing and Education scheduled for March 24-26, 2011. The Summit intends to create a shared vision and recommendations about a future direction for dietetics practice, credentialing and education. During the Summit, participants will have an opportunity for dialogue, consideration of expert opinions, and critical assessment of our past, present and future. To learn more about the Summit, check out the following link: http://www.eatright.org/futurepractice

In order to maximize participation, the Summit will be conducted using seven regional sites. A limited number of participants will be selected for each regional site. The Summit registration fee is $300 which includes meal functions and participant materials. All members are invited to submit an application for the 2011 Summit by clicking on the following link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SummitApplication

April 14, 2010

Press Release - Nutrition and Cancer Prevention

March 31, 2010

WVDA President Amy Gannon comments on the Jamie Oliver Show for the Herald Dispatch. Follow Amy's blog at http://herald-dispatchblogs18.blogspot.com/.

March 18, 2010

Press Release - The Experts Who Really Do Know Best

March 15, 2010

Press Release - Eat Your Greens for St. Patrick's Day

March 10, 2010

Press Release - A Registered Dietitian Can Help You Weather Economic Troubles through Nutrition and Health, Says American Dietetic Association

March 8, 2010

Press Release - March to a Better You

March 5, 2010

The following is a link to the Charleston Daily Mail's March 5, 2010 article entitled, "State sees field of dietetics expand." - http://www.dailymail.com/News/201003040729

March 4, 2010

Photos are available from the Dietitian's Day at Legislature event held at the state capitol on March 3, 2010. Photos can be viewed at http://www.flickr.com/photos/44299717@N06/sets/72157623556054752/

March 4, 2010

Press Release - American Dietetic Association Says National Nutrition Month® Is a Great Time to Teach Kids to Eat Right

February 26, 2010

Press Release - During National Nutrition Month® and Beyond, American Dietetic Association Says To Focus on Eating Right at Any AgeHeart Disease and Women

February 26, 2010

Press Release - Heart Disease and Women

December 28, 2009

Press Release - Nutrient-Rich New Year's Resolutions

November 30, 2009

Press Release - "Girth-Control": Tips for Nutrient-Rich Holiday Eating

November 13, 2009

Press Release - Fighting Illness with Food

October 27, 2009

Press Release - Healthy Lunches

October 27, 2009

Press Release - Hearty, Healthy Tailgating

October 27, 2009

Press Release - Healthy Halloween Ideas

September 24, 2009

Press Release - Pumpkins-the Color of Fall

August 26, 2009

Press Release - You Snooze, You Lose: Eat Breakfast, It Counts!

July 24, 2009

Press Release - Summer Hydration Information

July 8, 2009

July is National Ice Cream Month. Can you enjoy your favorite ice cream and not feel like you have to go to the gym to work off what you just ate? Scoop, after scoop, Americans can't seem to get enough ice cream..... (Read more)

June 8, 2009

Press Release - Summer Food Safety Information

May 26, 2009

MORGANTOWN — When summer school begins at West Virginia University, the customer count at the Health Sciences Center Cafeteria increases after a short break. Students comprise about 15 percent of the 1,600 daily customers with staff, faculty and some visitors making up the rest.

Customers stop at the various stations not just to see what’s offered, but to compare nutrition labels.... (Read more)

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