Journal Club: Foods and Eye Health
2020-03-04 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

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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September Membership Meeting: Rural Appalachian Foodways from Then to Now: Using Traditional Foods to Enhance Dietetic Practice
2022-09-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Zoom
Please join us on Thursday, September 22nd from 3-4:30pm EST as we host:

Dr. Melissa Gutschall, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND and Dr. Kyle Thompson, DCN, RDN, LDN, CNSC from Appalachian State University.

Dr. Gutschall Bio:
Dr. Gutschall is a Professor in Nutrition and Foods and Director of Graduate Programs in Nutrition at Appalachian State University. She has taught nutrition for 15 years at the undergraduate and graduate levels, served as the Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics for 5 years, published a companion textbook for use with the introductory nutrition course, and serves as a Faculty Internship Coordinator for senior dietetics students. Dr. Gutschall received the 2012 Inaugural College of Health Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award, the 2016 Beaver College of Health Sciences Research Award, and the 2020 Cratis D. Williams Graduate School 100 Scholars Award. She was selected as the Outstanding Dietetics Educator for 2014 by the North Carolina Dietetics Association, for the Chancellor’s Inaugural Class of the Academic Leadership Development Program in 2015, and for the UNC-BRIDGES Academic Leadership Program for Women in 2021. Dr. Gutschall has been a registered dietitian for 20 years, and she continues to practice clinically on an interdisciplinary team providing care for children with special needs in the Appalachian Region. She has served with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence Analysis Library and Simulation Task Force, and currently serves on the NCAND board; she has earned the status of Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Her current research agenda is aimed at using her experience to bridge the gap between food insecurity and chronic illness in the rural population of Watauga County through a community-centered health initiative funded by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of NC, in collaboration with the Hunger and Health Coalition and Appalachian Regional Healthcare System.

Dr. Thomopson Bio:
Dr. Thompson is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and a Board Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC). Before she began teaching in the Department of Nutrition and Health Care Management at Appalachian State University (ASU), she worked in a critical access hospital. Her clinical experiences provided an impetus for her interest in rural health care, with a focus on the ways rurality impacts the nutrition status of rural patients.
Dr. Thompson’s passion for rural health care grew when she relocated to the beautiful Appalachian Mountains and began participating in rural health research. During her career at ASU, her accomplishments have included the following:

Director of Appalachian State University’s Graduate Programs in Public Health Nutrition (Certificate and MS in Nutrition)
Participation in research on providing effective nutrition care to rural populations
Participation in research focused on public health nutrition, including food pantry capabilities and operations
Peer-reviewed publications and other professional writing, including associate editorship of the 2020 text, Public Health Nutrition (Springer Publishers)
Presentation of rural-focused research at national conferences
Teaching in the Department of Nutrition and Healthcare Management, including graduate courses in rural health, life cycle nutrition, and public health nutrition education

Dr. Thompson has strong professional interests in both public health nutrition and clinical nutrition.
Dr. Thompson enjoys facilitating learning opportunities for students within the graduate nutrition program. She is passionate about mentoring and guiding emerging nutrition professionals. It is her hope that all of her students will gain an appreciation of the complexities involved in delivering health care to rural populations, and that some of her students will find purpose and passion in building careers in rural health settings.

Title: “Rural Appalachian Foodways from Then to Now: Using Traditional Foods to Enhance Dietetic Practice”

This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

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October Membership Meeting: Performance Nutrition hosted by Associate Director of UTK Athletics, Amanda Fernandez, MS, RDN, LDN, CNS, LAT, ATC, CSCS
2022-10-05 13:30 - 15:00
Please join us as we host Associate Director of UTK Athletics, Amanda Fernandez, MS, RDN, LDN, CNS, LAT, ATC, CSCS to speak about “Performance Nutrition” on Wednesday, October 5th from 2:30p-4:00p via Zoom. We could not be happier to hear her share her expertise on this topic and the latest trends in sports nutrition!
Bio:
Fernandez previously worked at Florida International, where she pioneered the sports nutrition program for the Panthers. She also was an assistant athletic trainer, working with all 18 FIU teams. Starting in June of 2018, Fernandez counseled individual student-athletes, teams and coaching staffs on optimal nutrition to generate positive performance outcomes.

The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, native also spent time at the University of Miami (Fla.), where she worked with both the sports nutrition and athletic training departments. She was a graduate assistant with the Hurricanes from 2014-16, working closely with the football, track & field, cross country, volleyball and baseball programs. Her contributions included data assessments and application of research findings to benefit student-athletes’ recovery processes.

Fernandez graduated from Duquesne with a degree in Athletic Training.

She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, a Certified Nutrition Specialist and a Registered Dietitian. Additionally, she is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

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November Meeting - Knox County Schools Nutrition Program Updates by Megan Minner, MS, RDN, LDN
2022-11-17 14:00 - 15:30
We are so excited to host our first in-person meeting in nearly two years! Please join us on Thursday, November 17th from 3:00p-4:30p to hear Knox County School dietitian, Megan Minner, MS, RDN, LDN, speak about Knox County Schools Nutrition Program Updates. This meeting will take place at the Sarah Simpson Center, Room 205, 801 Tipton Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Nutritional Management of Patients Undergoing Proton Therapy
2023-01-26 14:30 - 15:30 | Thompson Proton Therapy – LeConte Conference Room (2nd floor), 6450 Provision Cares Way, Knoxville, TN, 37909
Please join us for our January membership meeting on Thursday, January 26th at 3:30p where Jennifer Wilson, RDN from Thompson Proton Center will be speaking on “Nutritional Management of Patients Undergoing Proton Therapy”. This will be an in-person meeting held at the LeConte Conference Room at Thompson Proton Center. After the meeting, Jennifer has arranged for our group to tour the Thompson Proton Center facilities. You do not want to miss this unique experience!

Bio: Jennifer graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University and completed her dietetic internship at Lenoir-Rhyne University. She has over 8 years of experience in clinical nutrition and has practiced in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Working in the oncology field has been a dream and passion of hers for many years. Her experience the field includes prior work at UT Cancer Institute and her current position at Thompson Proton Center. However, she attributes a great deal of her work ethic and diverse knowledge to the 6.5 years she spent practicing in acute care. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys loving on her two Golden Retrievers, Millie and Wally, traveling with family and friends, and cheering on the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

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Retail Dietetics – How Dietitians at Kroger Health are Changing the Nutrition Game.
2023-02-23 14:00 - 15:30
We are so excited to have Lisa McCune, MS, RDN, LDN from Kroger Health to speak to us on “Retail Dietetics – How Dietitians at Kroger Health are Changing the Nutrition Game.” This meeting will be held Thursday, February 23rd from 3:00p-4:30p via Zoom

Bio: Lisa McCune received her Bachelor’s Degree from Carson-Newman University in 2006. She completed her dietetic internship and dual masters degrees at the University of TN, Knoxville in 2008. She has been a practicing Registered Dietitian for thirteen years and currently works remotely as a Retail Dietitian with Kroger Health for the last five years. Lisa loves the variety of different ways she helps people to live healthier lives as a retail dietitian including Telenutrition visits, teaching virtual classes, developing content for Kroger Health and health coaching. In her free time Lisa enjoys CrossFit, walking her dog with her husband, baking French macarons, and reading.

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State-of-the-State Update
2023-03-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Knox County Health Department – Community Room, 140 Dameron Ave., Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
We are so delighted to invite you to come hear TAND President, Lauren Cromer, MS, RDN, LDN give a State-of-the-State update in our very first hybrid meeting format! Join us in-person at the Knox County Health Department or via Zoom on Thursday, March 23rd from 3:00a-4:30p. Light refreshments provided. Hope to see you there!

Bio: Outside of serving as President for TAND, Lauren Cromer is also the WIC Director for Davidson Co. in Nashville, TN. Lauren graduated with her BS in Food and Nutrition from Carson-Newman College in East Tennessee and received her MS in Nutrition Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Upon returning to Tennessee, Lauren completed her Dietetic Internship from Vanderbilt University in 2005 and has been working as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist ever since. While she has worked in a variety of areas within the nutrition field, her passion and main career focus has been working with families on developing healthy behaviors at home and early in life. Additionally, Lauren is a Certified Lactation Counselor.

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