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Tip of the Day: Culinary Ideas That Work at Home, Too
At upscale restaurants, fast-food eateries, delis and family-style establishments alike, chefs are enhancing the natural flavors of food while retaining their nourishing qualities. You can use the same culinary techniques to lighten up the dishes you prepare in your kitchen.
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Nutrition Care Manual

ADA's Nutrition Care Manual is a comprehensive online resource that covers all aspects of nutrition management. NCM’s user-friendly resources include:

Disease-specific nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation recommendations.
Printable client handouts in English and Spanish.
Formulary database.

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Evidence Analysis Library: What you will find inside ADA's Evidence Analysis Library:

Use ADA Evidence-Based Guidelines to apply cutting-edge, synthesized research to practice!

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2010 PPW Sessions

Public Policy Workshop Webinar sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. (Central).

Upcoming Webinars

Perspectives from a State Legislature

Learn first-hand from a state representative, who is also a registered dietitian, about what works (and what doesn't!) when meeting with your state legislators on key food and nutrition issues.

April 6; Registration Closed »

Working with Congress and Developing Relationships

Identify best practices in developing long-lasting relationships with current and aspiring politicians and how that can benefit the profession over the years.

April 8; Registration Closed »

Shape the Rules that Guide the Profession

Determine the value and importance of rules and regulations, why they are developed and how some laws are implemented through RFPs.

April 13; Registration Closed »

Learn How to Get Involved: Participate, Don't Wait!

Hear best practices from your colleagues about supporting a local campaign, how to become an advocate, or even running for office or seeking political appointment

April 15; Registration Closed»

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All Sessions

Prefer to register for multiple sessions?

2010 Public Policy Workshop - Participation

and Registration Information

Participation in Webinar Sessions

The Public Policy Workshop opening session will air live online March 22. Following the opening session, seven live Webinars are scheduled over the next four weeks. Join fellow ADA members across the nation as you hone your advocacy skills - at an affordable price.

Webinars will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. (Central) and will be recorded. Archived sessions will be available for viewing on the ADA Web site.

Non-members and Students

RDs who are not ADA members and/or dietetics students are invited and encouraged to attend the Kickoff Parties with members and are welcome to register for Public Policy Workshop Webinar sessions.

Individual Webinar Registration

ADA members watching the March 22 Opening Session on their own and not attending a Kick-Off Party or other group setting receive pay only $19 to register for the opening session, a significant discount off the regular price of $89. If, at the time of registration for the Opening Session, you also register for any of the other Public Policy Workshop Webinars, a further discount of $19 is awarded. In other words, register for one or more Webinars (in addition to the Opening Session), and the Opening Session is free. This special offer is available only until March 1.

The non-member registration fee for viewing individual sessions is $89. The Opening Session discount offer also applies to non-members and students.

1.5 CPEUs will be issued for each Webinar viewed at the individual rate, including the Opening Session.

Group Webinar Registration

State affiliates are organizing Public Policy Workshop Kick-Off Parties. These parties a great way to network with other registered dietitians, have fun and participate in planning meetings to Congressional district offices. Contact your affiliate Public Policy Coordinator for more information to participate in a Kick-Off party in your state.

Only hosts and those arranging other group sessions need to pay the group rate of $89. Those attending the parties and group sessions do not need to register and pay a fee online. Certificates for 1.5 CPEUs will be sent to the host of the group session for distribution to attendees. If you attend a group session, be certain you give the host your name and e-mail to receive your certificate.

Groups can also take advantage of the discount for the Opening Session if the host registers for one or more Webinars at the group rate. This option may be particularly attractive for groups of employees viewing at your worksites.

Opening Session Schedule: March 22, 2010

	Time Zone
	Eastern	Central	Mountain	Pacific	Alaska	Hawaii
Affiliate Kick Off Parties Begin Sign-in, networking and refreshments	4:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.	3:00 p.m– 4:00 p.m.	2:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.	1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m.	Noon – 1:00 p.m.	11:00 a.m.– noon

Live Webinar Presentation	5:00 p.m.– 6:30 p.m.	4:00 p.m.– 5:30 p.m.	3:00 p.m.– 4:30 p.m.	2:00 p.m.– 3:30 p.m.	1:00 p.m.– 2:30 p.m.	Noon– 1:30 p.m.

Table Work Skills and planning for Congressional district meetings	6:30 p.m.– 7:30 p.m.	5:30 p.m.– 6:30 p.m.	4:30 p.m.– 5:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.– 4:30 p.m.	2:30 p.m – 3:30 p.m.	1:30 p.m – 2:30 p.m.