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Nutrition Care Manual

The Academy'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 the Academy's Evidence Analysis Library:

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

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Why Attend the Public Policy Workshop

Talking Points for Discussing the Public Policy Workshop with Your Employer

March 10 to 12, 2013
Omni Shoreham
Washington, D.C.

Would you like to join the growing group of Academy members who have been able to develop and hone their public policy skills through the Academy's prestigious Public Policy Workshop? Here are six steps to help you discuss and obtain professional and financial support from your employer for this excellent opportunity to broaden your skills.

Step One	Request and schedule a meeting with your supervisor or director to discuss your interest in attending the 2013 Public Policy Workshop. Prepare for the meeting by defining your policy related competencies and skills needed in your current position.
Step Two	During the meeting, describe the importance of enhancing your policy competencies and how participation in the program will strengthen your performance in your organization. Refer to the Program Preview for additional information.
Step Three	Detail your individual competencies and outline why you should be supported in attending this high level learning event: Hear from prestigious speakers focused on the evolving public policy landscape Improve communication skills through reality-based educational opportunities Network and hear from other grassroots leaders Provide a new opportunity for professional development and management practices for introductory, intermediate and advanced-level practitioners
Step Four	Send a thank you note to your employer for their consideration and support.
Step Five	Register to attend!
Step Six	Upon return from the Public Policy Workshop, provide a one-page summary of your training and the direct knowledge you intend to apply to enhance your performance, your position and your team.

2013 Public Policy Workshop

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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is the world's largest charitable organization (501c3) focused on food, nutrition and dietetics. Academy Foundation is dedicated to working with the Registered Dietitian to help kids and their families eat right.
Participate in the only political action committee broadly focused on food, nutrition and health. If dietetics is your profession, politics is your business!
Through accreditation of more than 600 undergraduate and graduate didactic, dietetic technician and supervised practice programs, the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics ensures entry-level education meets quality standards.
The Commission on Dietetic Registration awards credentials to individuals at entry and specialty levels who have met CDR's standards for competency to practice in the dietetics profession.