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Dec

Insight into Nutrition Apps - Review by Academy Spokespeople

12/29/2011 7:26:20 AM by Lindsey B Hoggle MS RD

One of the challenges of what seems to be an infinite access to information—is distilling out what information is helpful. Some consider us to be in the next step after information overload—“filter fatigue.” It is helpful to have someone else narrow down the content so we have less to review. I liken it to shopping at a small shopping center verses going to an enormous shopping mall. Some... read more

Dec

AMIA Annual Symposium – One Educator Can not Stop Thinking of the Possibilities (6 weeks later!)

12/22/2011 7:38:37 AM by Lindsey B Hoggle MS RD

By Phyllis Fatzinger McShane, MS, RD, LDN/LDDirector, Dietetic Internship, University of Maryland College Park... read more

Dec

Nutrition Advocacy via Social Media

12/15/2011 2:14:57 PM by Lindsey B Hoggle MS RD

The advantage to present day communication methods is that you can advocate for nutrition to....the President of the United States--without getting nervous or stumbling over your words. ... read more

Dec

BMI Measurement - Electronic Qualities

12/1/2011 6:27:34 AM by Lindsey B Hoggle MS RD

The HITECH Act, as you may know, provides financial incentives for certain Medicaid and Medicare eligible providers to adopt and prove that they “meaningful use” electronic health records. ADA has made recommendations to HITECH regulations which impact anyone using health information technology under this program. During Stage I of the program, which is occurring now, the Centers for Medicare an... read more