Knoxville Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Journal Club - Busting the Myths about Eating Disorders and Looking at the Role for an RD
2019-11-06 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Morning Journal Club – Study Group
KAND Journal Club has been in existence for over 40 years, meeting in members’ homes once a month for 2 hours each from October to May, except December. In May, we decide on topics for the next year and apply for prior approval over the summer. Participants search for articles on the topic and everyone adds to the discussion. We use JADA articles, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Nutrition Newsletters (e.g. Tufts), NY Times Science Section and ADA information, plus the internet.
Topics have included Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes—all aspects, Food Safety, Cancer Prevention, Nutrition Guidelines, Eating Disorders, Childhood Obesity, etc.
Chairman: Carolyn Perry-Burst, MS, RD, LDN
Attendance & RSVP: 2 CEU’s available per session. All registered dietitians are welcome to participate. Please contact Carolyn (clpburst@outlook.com), Joan (577-4003) or Marge (588-0085) for location and to RSVP.
Meeting Time: 9:30 – 11:30 am
Topics for KAND Journal Club 2019-20
Learning Objectives
At each session the participants will:

engage in discussion of subtopics each club
verbalize new information acquired, and how it will be useful to their professional aspirations and/or describe how the information will used personally

November 6, 2019
Busting the Myths about Eating Disorders and Looking at the Role for an RD

Discuss 9 common myths of eating disorders

From a series of videos, Cynthia Bulik, Ph.D., of the University of North Carolina, The video was excerpted from a talk, “Eating Disorders Essentials: Replacing Myths with Realities,” presented at the NIMH Alliance for Research Progress Winter Meeting, February 7, 2014 in Rockville, MD.
Bulik C. Myths about Eating Disorders Busted. Multi Media Presentation. NIMH News and Events. 25 February 2014. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/media/index-eating-disorders.shtml. Accessed 6 June 2019.

Is there a need for an RD in treatment and recovery from eating disorders?

Tabaie WE. Eating Disorders: Preventing Side Effects in Anorexia Nervosa
Today’s Dietitian. Vol. 19, No. 5, P. 16 May 2017.

Member Meeting: Nutrition in Recovery
2019-11-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Focus Intigrative Centers, 2210 Sutherland Avenue Suite 115, Knoxville, TN, 37919, United States
Come hear about eating disorders in the inpatient and outpatient setting from Kaitlyn Tucker, MS, RDN, LDN and Courtney Phifer, MS, RDN, LDN
When: November 21st at 3:00 pm
Where: Focus Integrative Centers located in Cherokee Mills building at 2210 Sutherland Avenue in Suite 115. Enter the doors on the far left on the front of the building
Parking: There are a few visitor spots in the front of the building and a parking lot to the right of the building.

Journal Club: New Information on Vitamin D: Health Professionals and Practice Applications
2020-01-08 08:30 - 10:30
Morning Journal Club – Study Group
KAND Journal Club has been in existence for over 40 years, meeting in members’ homes once a month for 2 hours each from October to May, except December. In May, we decide on topics for the next year and apply for prior approval over the summer. Participants search for articles on the topic and everyone adds to the discussion. We use JADA articles, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Nutrition Newsletters (e.g. Tufts), NY Times Science Section and ADA information, plus the internet.
Topics have included Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes—all aspects, Food Safety, Cancer Prevention, Nutrition Guidelines, Eating Disorders, Childhood Obesity, etc.
Chairman: Carolyn Perry-Burst, MS, RD, LDN
Attendance & RSVP: 2 CEU’s available per session. All registered dietitians are welcome to participate. Please contact Carolyn (clpburst@outlook.com), Joan (577-4003) or Marge (588-0085) for location and to RSVP.
Meeting Time: 9:30 – 11:30 am
Topics for KAND Journal Club 2019-20
Learning Objectives
At each session the participants will:

engage in discussion of subtopics each club
verbalize new information acquired, and how it will be useful to their professional aspirations and/or describe how the information will used personally

January 8, 2020
New Information on Vitamin D: Health Professionals and Practice Applications

Discuss considerations in testing, counseling and supplementation

Taylor C. Rosen J, Dwyer T. Practice Applications-Consideration for dietetic counseling for Vitamin D. J Acad Nut June 2019 Volume 119 Number 6.
https://jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(18)30637-3/fulltext. Accessed 10 June 2019.

Compare and contrast guidance from NIH to health professionals with AND Practice Applications

NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin D-Health Professionals Fact Sheet. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/. Accessed 7 July 2019.

Member Meeting: Workplace Health Promotion
2020-01-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Knox County Health Department – Community Room, 140 Dameron Ave., Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
When: January 23rd at 3 pm
Where: Knox County Health Department 140 Dameron Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
What: Chelsea Johnson, MS, RDN, LDN, CLS will be speaking about worksite wellness and what that looks like in Knoxville.

Journal Club: Programs and Food-Related Services for the Geriatric Population
2020-02-05 08:30 - 10:30
Morning Journal Club – Study Group
KAND Journal Club has been in existence for over 40 years, meeting in members’ homes once a month for 2 hours each from October to May, except December. In May, we decide on topics for the next year and apply for prior approval over the summer. Participants search for articles on the topic and everyone adds to the discussion. We use JADA articles, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Nutrition Newsletters (e.g. Tufts), NY Times Science Section and ADA information, plus the internet.
Topics have included Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes—all aspects, Food Safety, Cancer Prevention, Nutrition Guidelines, Eating Disorders, Childhood Obesity, etc.
Chairman: Carolyn Perry-Burst, MS, RD, LDN
Attendance & RSVP: 2 CEU’s available per session. All registered dietitians are welcome to participate. Please contact Carolyn (clpburst@outlook.com), Joan (577-4003) or Marge (588-0085) for location and to RSVP.
Meeting Time: 9:30 – 11:30 am
Topics for KAND Journal Club 2019-20
Learning Objectives
At each session the participants will:

engage in discussion of subtopics each club
verbalize new information acquired, and how it will be useful to their professional aspirations and/or describe how the information will used personally

February 5, 2020
Programs and Food-Related Services for the Geriatric Population

Discuss programs and services available to senior citizens

From the Academy: Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior: Food and Nutrition Programs for Community-Residing Older Adults. J Acad Nutr Diet. Volume 119 Number 7. July 2019.

Review MyPlate for Older Adults and discuss

https://hnrca.tufts.edu/myplate/myplate-for-older-adults/download/. Accessed 7 July 2019.

Awards Ceremony & TAND State of the State
2020-02-25 15:00 - 16:30
Please join us for the KAND Awards Ceremony and TAND State of the State with TAND President Brian Carroll.
Parking

Parking Option 1: Building C & D Garage
Parking Option 2: Building H Garage

Please follow directions to the cafeteria, located in the main lobby. The Morrison Conference Center is located behind the cafeteria, between preadmission testing and the patient access center. Please click the map to enlarge.

Journal Club: Foods and Eye Health
2020-03-04 08:30 - 10:30
Morning Journal Club – Study Group
KAND Journal Club has been in existence for over 40 years, meeting in members’ homes once a month for 2 hours each from October to May, except December. In May, we decide on topics for the next year and apply for prior approval over the summer. Participants search for articles on the topic and everyone adds to the discussion. We use JADA articles, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Nutrition Newsletters (e.g. Tufts), NY Times Science Section and ADA information, plus the internet.
Topics have included Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes—all aspects, Food Safety, Cancer Prevention, Nutrition Guidelines, Eating Disorders, Childhood Obesity, etc.
Chairman: Carolyn Perry-Burst, MS, RD, LDN
Attendance & RSVP: 2 CEU’s available per session. All registered dietitians are welcome to participate. Please contact Carolyn (clpburst@outlook.com), Joan (577-4003) or Marge (588-0085) for location and to RSVP.
Meeting Time: 9:30 – 11:30 am
Topics for KAND Journal Club 2019-20
Learning Objectives
At each session the participants will:

engage in discussion of subtopics each club
verbalize new information acquired, and how it will be useful to their professional aspirations and/or describe how the information will used personally

March 4, 2020
Foods and Eye Health

Discuss research and specific nutrients that appear to be important to eye health, particularly treatment & prevention of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Wolfram W. Eating for Eye Health. Food & Nutrition Magazine. 19 April 2019.
Kohn J. Are There Nutrients to Support Eye health? J Acad Nutr Diet. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2015.07.013. Accessed 5 July 2019.

Separating Fact from Myth regarding supplements for eye health

National Institute of Health, National Eye Institute. Facts about age-related macular degeneration. https://nei.nih.gov/health/maculardegen/armd_facts. Accessed 10 June 2019.

Journal Club: Sodium and Potassium Update
2020-04-01 08:30 - 10:30
Morning Journal Club – Study Group
KAND Journal Club has been in existence for over 40 years, meeting in members’ homes once a month for 2 hours each from October to May, except December. In May, we decide on topics for the next year and apply for prior approval over the summer. Participants search for articles on the topic and everyone adds to the discussion. We use JADA articles, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Nutrition Newsletters (e.g. Tufts), NY Times Science Section and ADA information, plus the internet.
Topics have included Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes—all aspects, Food Safety, Cancer Prevention, Nutrition Guidelines, Eating Disorders, Childhood Obesity, etc.
Chairman: Carolyn Perry-Burst, MS, RD, LDN
Attendance & RSVP: 2 CEU’s available per session. All registered dietitians are welcome to participate. Please contact Carolyn (clpburst@outlook.com), Joan (577-4003) or Marge (588-0085) for location and to RSVP.
Meeting Time: 9:30 – 11:30 am
Topics for KAND Journal Club 2019-20
Learning Objectives
At each session the participants will:

engage in discussion of subtopics each club
verbalize new information acquired, and how it will be useful to their professional aspirations and/or describe how the information will used personally

April 1, 2020
Sodium and Potassium Update

Review the health impact of dietary sodium and potassium

CDC. The Role of sodium and Potassium in your Diet. https://www.cdc.gov/salt/role_of_sodium.htm. Accessed 8 June 2019.

Discuss Chronic disease related Dietary Reference Intake additions for sodium and potassium

http://nationalacademies.org/hmd/reports/2019/dietary-reference-intakes-sodium-potassium.aspx. Accessed 8 June 2019.

Journal Club: Mercury Exposure: Environmental and Human Impact on the Food Supply
2020-05-06 08:30 - 10:30
Morning Journal Club – Study Group
KAND Journal Club has been in existence for over 40 years, meeting in members’ homes once a month for 2 hours each from October to May, except December. In May, we decide on topics for the next year and apply for prior approval over the summer. Participants search for articles on the topic and everyone adds to the discussion. We use JADA articles, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Nutrition Newsletters (e.g. Tufts), NY Times Science Section and ADA information, plus the internet.
Topics have included Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes—all aspects, Food Safety, Cancer Prevention, Nutrition Guidelines, Eating Disorders, Childhood Obesity, etc.
Chairman: Carolyn Perry-Burst, MS, RD, LDN
Attendance & RSVP: 2 CEU’s available per session. All registered dietitians are welcome to participate. Please contact Carolyn (clpburst@outlook.com), Joan (577-4003) or Marge (588-0085) for location and to RSVP.
Meeting Time: 9:30 – 11:30 am
Topics for KAND Journal Club 2019-20
Learning Objectives
At each session the participants will:

engage in discussion of subtopics each club
verbalize new information acquired, and how it will be useful to their professional aspirations and/or describe how the information will used personally

May 6, 2020
Mercury Exposure: Environmental and Human Impact on the Food Supply

Discuss factors related to contamination of mercury

Eagles-Smith C. Mercury contamination is widespread, at various levels across western North America in air, soil, sediment, plants, fish and wildlife. Department of the Interior, Office of Communications and Publishing. U.S. Geological Survey. Release Date: SEPTEMBER 14, 2016. Accessed online july 23 19.

Discuss sources of mercury contamination and those most vulnerable to effects of toxicity and its health impact.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mercury-and-health. Accessed 11 July 2019.

Member Meeting - Presentation: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access in our Profession: Join the Journey!
2020-09-24 14:00 - 15:30
By: Aida Miles, EdD, MMSc, RDN, LD, FAND
When: September 24, 2020 – 3pm
Where: Online via Webex — This presentation will be available live only. You must RSVP below for your Webex Link!

Member Meeting: Bariatric Surgery - Weighing out the Nutrition
2020-10-22 15:00 - 16:00
Please join us as we host Rachel Ignomirello, MS, RDN, LDN, CSOWM on Thursday, October 22nd, from 3-4 PM EST.
Rachel received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Food Science (Dietetics concentration) from Middle Tennessee State University in 2014. She went on to complete a Masters of Science in Public Health Nutrition and finished her dietetic internship at UT-Knoxville in 2016. She currently works as the outpatient and bariatric dietitian for Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Most recently, she passed the CDR exam making her the first RD in the Knoxville area to become a Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management.
Title: Bariatric Surgery – Weighing Out the Nutrition
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After this session, the participant will be able to:

Identify and compare common bariatric procedures performed in the U.S.
Summarize key components of the bariatric nutrition assessment
Describe common vitamin and mineral deficiencies following bariatric surgery
Identify potential complications associated with bariatric surgery
Discuss special considerations associated with bariatric surgery
Explore ways to improve patient success following bariatric surgery

This meeting will be hosted online via Webex. RSVP to receive your meeting link.

Member Meeting: Efficacy and Use of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Nutrition Therapy
2020-11-17 14:00 - 15:30
Please join us as we host Bethany Genrich, LCSW on Tuesday, November 17, from 3-4 PM EST.

Bethany Genrich is certified as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the Tennessee Board of Social Workers. Bethany began her career 12 years ago providing psychotherapy in various community-based mental health settings and has since provided behavioral health services in a primary-care setting and an intensive outpatient treatment center for clients with disordered eating. For the past 8 years, Bethany has taught mindfulness courses to clients and professionals. She is in the process of obtaining certification from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Boston to be a certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Instructor. She has been in private practice since 2016 is currently expanding her practice to include like-minded interdisciplinary clinicians who are passionate about mindfulness research-based interventions.

Title: Efficacy and Use of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Nutrition Therapy

Objectives
1) Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies
2) Teach When and Why to Use Mindfulness-Based Interventions with Nutrition Clients
3) Examine Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Therapies in a Nutrition Setting
4) Experience Mindfulness for the Clinician

This meeting will be hosted online via Webex. RSVP to receive your meeting link.

KAND Virtual Christmas Party
2020-12-17 18:00 - 19:30
Please join us for a Christmas themed party (virtually) on Thursday, December 17th at 7 p.m.
We have some fun activities planned so come enjoy an evening with your friends and colleagues!
To make it more festive, feel free to wear your favorite Christmas sweater (ugly, cute, fancy or simple) and your favorite beverage (wine, cocoa, apple cider, etc.).
If you have time, we’d love to have you share a favorite thing of yours too. This could be something you use around the house, a favorite food, magazine, book, cooking item, album, candle. No judgement allowed. We just want to know what makes life better for you!

Member Meeting: Plant-Based Eating: Choosing Sustainable Foods that Support your Health,the Environment, and Local Agriculture
2021-01-19 14:00 - 15:00
Please join us as we host Elizabeth Hall, MS, RD, LD on Tuesday, January 19, from 3-4 PM EST.

Bio: Elizabeth Hall has been practicing as a dietitian for seven years working in clinical care, food service, behavioral health, and business/retail. She is currently the Corporate Registered Dietitian for K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc., the parent company to Food City supermarkets. In this role, she works with the Healthy Initiatives team and marketing to serve as a health and nutrition resource by providing education and media interviews as well as developing content and forging partnerships with health educators and organizations in store communities.
Title: Plant-Based Eating: Choosing Sustainable Foods that Support your Health, the Environment, and Local Agriculture

Objectives:

Describe a plant-based eating pattern and why this eating pattern is beneficial for health.
Explain how plant-based eating patterns impact environmental sustainability as well as how supporting local and sustainable agricultural practices can, in turn, impact the environment.
Dispel at least one common myth related to plant agriculture or safety.
Identify at least one actionable goal to make your eating pattern or that of your client(s) more plant-based and/or sustainable.

Member Meeting: Blenderized Diets for the Pediatric Patient and Beyond
2021-02-25 14:00 - 15:00
Please join us as we host Madden Wilson, RD, LD, CNSC on Thursday, February 25, from 3:00-4:00p EST
Bio: Madden Wilson is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician at GI For Kids. She initially became interested in nutrition support while working as an inpatient clinical dietitian at an acute-care hospital. For the past 2 years, however, Madden has been working as an outpatient RD in a pediatric setting. She primarily works with GI patients, but also sees children and young adults with a variety of nutrition concerns. It is in this setting that she has become more familiar and passionate about helping patients and families use blenderized tube feeding formulas for supplemental and sole source nutrition.
Title: Blenderized Diets for the Pediatric Patient and Beyond
Objectives:
– To identity patients appropriate for blenderized diets
– To become familiar with recommending commercial and home-made blenderized diets
– Learn how to create blenderized diet recipes
– Discuss adequacy of nutrition and food safety provided with blenderized diet
– Touch on the role of the microbiome in GI health

Member Meeting: TAND State of the State & Delegate’s Report
2021-03-30 14:00 - 15:00
Please join us on Tuesday, March 30th, from 3:00-4:00 EST as we host:
Ginger Carney, MPH, RDN, LDN, IBCLC-RLC, FILCA, FAND,
President, Tennessee Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
and
Mary Catherine Schallert MS, RDN, LDN, FAND

TAND Delegate, House of Delegates

Ginger Carney is from Memphis, TN, and completed her Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and Dietetic internship at the University of Tennessee (Knoxville), and her Masters of Public Health at the University of Memphis. Her current position is Director of Clinical Nutrition & Lactation at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital where she has been for 12 years. She has served as president of the Memphis Academy, and now as president of the Tennessee affiliate.
Mary Catherine Schallert graduated from University of Memphis with a MS in Clinical Nutrition in 2006 and worked as a Critical Care/Nutrition Support Dietitian at the VA Medical Center from 2006-2013. In 2008, she began teaching Medical Nutrition Therapy I and II at U of M as an adjunct. Currently, Mary Catherine serves as the Tennessee Delegate for the House of Delegates.

Title: TAND State of the State & Delegate’s Report

Objectives: To update the membership on legislative changes affecting the dietetic profession at the state and national level.

Member Meeting: Advocacy in the New Norm
2021-04-20 14:00 - 15:00
Please join us on Tuesday, April 20, from 3-4 EST as we host:
Christy Davis Clarkson, MS, RD, LDN
TAND President-Elect and Advocacy Pillar Chair

Title: “Advocacy in the New Norm”
Objectives:

Define Advocacy and the role of KAND/TAND Members
Identify Representatives and Senators
Participate in TAND Annual Hill Day
Advocate throughout the Year

Member Meeting: Ethics: Keeping It Between the Lines
2021-05-18 14:00 - 15:00
Please join us on Tuesday, May 18, from 3-4 EST as we host:

Virginia Turner, MS, RD, LDN
Regional Clinical Manager – Morrisons Healthcare
and
Kathy Irwin, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC
Clinical Nutrition Manager – Morrisons Healthcare

Title: “Ethics: Keeping it between the lines”

Objectives:
1. To describe the purpose of the Academy’s professional code of ethics.
2. To describe the principles and standards within the Academy’s code of ethics.
3. To describe issues that could arise when conduct and morals are compromised.
4. To discuss ethics case studies with local peers to determine ethical compliance.

Join us for Celiac Disease in the Pediatric Population
2021-09-22 14:00 - 15:30
Please join us on Wednesday, September 22, from 3-4:30 EST as we host:

Jordan Trotter-Busing Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Jordan is a pediatric primary care nurse practitioner who works at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville. Jordan began her education at UT and graduated from the nutrition program with a bachelor’s in science. During her time at UT she developed a passion for nursing and went on to obtain a Master’s of science in nursing from Vanderbilt University. Jordan will be presenting on Celiac disease in the pediatric population with a focus on the pharmacology aspects.

“Celiac Disease in the Pediatric Population”
Objectives:

Identify celiac disease as a genetic autoimmune disease
Know how to screen and test for celiac disease in pediatric population
Understand symptoms of celiac disease
Understand treatment options for celiac disease

Join us as Lauren Srdoch speaks on Weight Management from a Lifestyle Approach
2021-10-28 14:00 - 15:30
Please join us Wednesday, October 28th from 3-4:30pm EST as we host:
Lauren Kotrys – outpatient Registered Dietitian for Morrison Healthcare at Tennova
Lauren has been a Registered Dietitian for 11 years and certified fitness instructor for 16 years. Lauren completed her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and dietetic internship all from Indiana University of Pennsylvania- located about an hour outside of Pittsburgh. She moved to Knoxville 4.5 years ago, following her then boyfriend and now husband on a leap of faith after a work move. Lauren’s passion in the field has always been overall wellness and “healthy living.” Being in the outpatient world blends these two perfectly because she can educate clients about a well-rounded lifestyle that includes nutrition and fitness. She loves traveling, being outside, and spending every minute soaking in the baby stage with her 10 mo old daughter Cameron.

Title: Weight Management from a Lifestyle Approach
Objectives:
Identify the relationship to overall health and weight management of:

Physical activity
Sleep
Stress management
Nutrition

Eating WELL with Diabetes - Virtual Diabetes Nutrition Education
2021-11-02 09:00
“What Can I Eat?” Diabetes Educational Session
Date: Tuesday, November 2, 10am EST

Location: This program will be held virtually. Join us for a 20-minute educational session all about what you “can” eat after being diagnosed with diabetes. Spoiler alert – you can eat all foods! In this session, we will discuss how you can properly plan and pair foods together to best support your health and manage diabetes, while still enjoying your favorite foods.

Register Today! https://secure.gethealthie.com/appointments/embed_appt?dietitian_id=566708&require_offering=true&offering_id=62997&hide_package_images=false

Contact Elizabeth Hall, PhD, RDN, LDN with questions: halle@foodcity.com

Eating WELL with Diabetes - Virtual Diabetes Nutrition Education
2021-11-09 09:00
“Tips and Tools” Diabetes Educational Session
Date: Tuesday, November 9, 10am EST
Location: This program will be held virtually.

Join us for a 20-minute educational session all about tips and tools for prevention or management of diabetes. In this session, we will discuss how to read the Nutrition Facts Panel, how to count carbohydrates, estimate portions, and plan your plate! Plus, we will share delicious recipes to add some flavor and flare to your meals.
Register Today! https://secure.gethealthie.com/appointments/embed_appt?dietitian_id=566708&require_offering=true&offering_id=62997&hide_package_images=false
Contact Elizabeth Hall, PhD, RDN, LDN with questions: halle@foodcity.com

Eating WELL with Diabetes - Virtual Diabetes Nutrition Education
2021-11-16 15:00
“Pitfalls and Challenges” Diabetes Educational Session
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 3pm EST
Location: This program will be held virtually.

Join us for a 20-minute educational session designed to increase your confidence in navigating the pitfalls and challenges you may encounter when managing diabetes. In this session, you will learn about managing low and high blood sugars, increasing exercise, and identifying foods that affect your blood sugar.
Register Today! https://secure.gethealthie.com/appointments/embed_appt?dietitian_id=566708&require_offering=true&offering_id=62997&hide_package_images=false
Contact Elizabeth Hall, PhD, RDN, LDN with questions: halle@foodcity.com

Join us as Lisa Kocak speaks on Diabetes Prevention & Awareness in the Community.
2021-11-17 15:00 - 16:30
In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Lisa Kocak from the Tennessee Department of Health will be speaking on Diabetes Prevention and Awareness in the Community.
Lisa has a B.S. in Health Education from the State University of New York, College at Cortland and her Masters of Arts and Social Sciences from the State University of New York, College at Binghamton. She started her career as a Certified Medical Assistant in the medical field and went on to pursue her current career in public health. She has worked at the local public health level and transitioned into the state level of public health. She worked as a Public Health Educator and Public Information Officer at the Tioga County Health Department in Owego, New York and a Health Program Specialist at Metro Public Health Department in Nashville. Lisa is currently a Program Director at the Tennessee Department of Health in the Chronic Disease division. Kocak also teaches Medical Assisting courses at South College in Tennessee.

Eating WELL with Diabetes - Virtual Diabetes Nutrition Education
2021-11-30 10:00
Virtual Diabetes Food City Store Tour
Date: Tuesday, November 30, 10am EST
Location: This program will be held virtually.

Join us for a 1-hour virtual store tour as we discuss tips and tricks for navigating the aisles to find foods that best support your health and help to manage diabetes.
Register Today! https://secure.gethealthie.com/appointments/embed_appt?dietitian_id=566708&require_offering=true&offering_id=62997&hide_package_images=false
Contact Elizabeth Hall, PhD, RDN, LDN with questions: halle@foodcity.com

KAND December Social: Join us at Kendra Scott!
2021-12-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Kendra Scott, 5350 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37919, United States
Please join us for our annual KAND Social! This year, we will be hosting a Kendra Scott jewelry party at 5350 Kingston Pike from 6:00p-7:00p. Everyone will have the opportunity to make their own personalize piece of Kendra Scott jewelry with the option to purchase and take home. Light refreshments will be served. Come enjoy sips, sweets, and jewels! After Kendra Scott, we would love for you to join us at Harvest (5200 Kingston Pike) for dinner and friendship. It is going to be a fun evening you do not want to miss! Please indicate by checking the box below which events you plan on attending. We are looking forward to seeing you all soon!

Member Meeting: Nutrition in Renal Disease
2022-01-18 14:00 - 15:30
Save the date for Tuesday, January 18th from 3:00-4:30pm to hear Kori Daniel MS, RDN, LDN at Fresenius Medical Care speak about Nutrition in Renal Disease. Kori will be presenting to us on Zoom.

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Member Meeting: Nutrition Entrepreneurship: How to Generate Income Through an Online Course
2022-02-03 14:00 - 15:30
Please join us on February 3rd as Registered Dietitian Rebecca Ellison shares her experiences with entrepreneurship. Rebecca received her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition and Master of Public Health from the University of Tennessee. Her graduate-level training had a specialized focus in infant-feeding and maternal and child health and that’s where she fell in love with feeding babies.

In her professional career, Rebecca has experience counseling families in the areas of nutrition and breastfeeding. She also had the privilege of promoting successful breastfeeding at the community level through health policy and program planning, implementation and evaluation. In this role Rebecca carried out a variety of community-level activities including planning continuing lactation education seminars for medical professionals, educating local childcare facilities on the topic of infant feeding, partnering with local hospital administration and employers to improve breastfeeding related policies and practices, and designing lactation rooms throughout Knox County.

Currently, Rebecca is the owner/founder of The Baby Nutritionist, LLC. She empowers parents to feed their babies with confidence through research-based online breastfeeding classes and educational content.

Rebecca will be presenting on Nutrition Entrepreneurship: how to generate income through an online course.

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Chattanooga AND Spring Meeting: Side Hustle Opportunities for Dietitians
2022-03-10 16:30 - 17:30
Side Hustle Opportunities for Dietitians, presented by Katie M . Dodd, MS, RDN, CSG, LD, FAND
Katie is a geriatric dietitian, writer, speaker, consultant, mentor, and leader. She has a variety of non-traditional income streams. Katie is a blogger with The Geriatric Dietitian and High Calorie Recipes blogs and the host of the Dietitian Side Hustle podcast. She lives in Medford, Oregon and is mom to Gavin and Emily.
You choose how to attend!
Join us via Zoom using this link or in-person at UT-Chattanooga
518 Oak Street, Metropolitan Building, Room 306, 3rd floor
Light refreshments provided by UTC/Health and Human Performance Department

Join Us For State of the State – TAND Update
2022-03-31 14:00 - 15:30
March 31 is our final CEU meeting for the spring. We will be hosting Christy Davis Clarkson, our current TAND president for our State of the State – TAND Update. Please tune in on Zoom from 3:00-4:30pm EST. Zoom link to come!

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