Author Archives: Eat Right Idaho

April is National Preceptor Month

In 2013, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics declared April as National Preceptor Month! To celebrate, the Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks Idaho Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered to recognize those who volunteered to mentor and teach them in … Continue reading

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Announcing the Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2017 University of Idaho Outstanding Dietetic Student Awards

The purpose of the Outstanding Dietetics Student Award program is to recognize the emerging leadership and achievement of students in ACEND-accredited and approved dietetics education programs and encourage their participation in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The University of … Continue reading

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Support Your Colleagues at the Annual Meeting Awards Presentation

Join the fun and see your colleagues get recognized at the Annual Meeting Awards Presentation Friday, April 21st from 11:30 am-12:45 pm Register NOW! Only 3 days left to register online! Online registration ends on April 7th. Click here for more … Continue reading

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Tributes to Honor Idaho Registered Dietitian, Shirley Ann Newcomb 1923 – 2016

This year, the Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is honoring Idaho Registered Dietitians who are the Food and Nutrition Leaders in the communities they serve. Registered Dietitians work in a variety of settings including health promotion organizations, public health programs, medical … Continue reading

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Exercise in Futility

The United States is currently facing an obesity crisis that is only increasing with each passing year. Close to thirty five percent of adults in America are obese, with numbers being forecasted as high as fifty percent by 2030. There … Continue reading

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For National Nutrition Month, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Says “Put Your Best Fork Forward” When Dining Out

CHICAGO – At the office or a restaurant, eating away from home doesn’t have to undermine your healthful habits. To help find your healthy eating style during National Nutrition Month®, celebrated each March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages … Continue reading

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Honoring Idaho Registered Dietitian: Shirley Ann Newcomb 1923 – 2016

  This year, the Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is honoring Idaho Registered Dietitians who are the Food and Nutrition Leaders in the communities they serve. Registered Dietitians work in a variety of settings including health promotion organizations, public health … Continue reading

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Antioxidants

  We come across toxins in our environment everyday including cigarette smoke, exhaust fumes, pesticides, caffeine, alcohol and medicinal drugs. Some of these toxins are known as free radicals. We are exposed to free radicals every day even  through natural … Continue reading

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Annual Meeting: Don’t Miss the FUN!

The on-line registration deadline is Fast approaching. Take ACTION before the April 7 pre-registration cutoff date in order to secure a spot to your preferred session. Check out how many of our very own Idaho Dietitians are speaking at the conference … Continue reading

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Make Healthy Shifts in Food Choices at Home During National Nutrition Month®

CHICAGO – During National Nutrition Month®, celebrated each March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages everyone to “Put Your Best Fork Forward” by making small, healthy shifts in food choices when cooking at home. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for … Continue reading

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