Nutrition Educators of Health Professionals (NEHP) DPG

Nutrition Educators of Health Professionals (NEHP) DPG

Members involved in education and communication with physicians, nurses, dentists and other health care professionals.


 
Dietetic Practice Group #51
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Nutrition Educators of Health Professionals (NEHP) is a dynamic network of professionals providing nutrition education for medical, dental, nursing, and other allied health students, residents and practitioners. According to Roger Shewmake, PhD, LN, past-chair, the group offers an environment for interaction with other educators, opportunities for professional growth and a forum for developing curricula for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing nutrition education. Members enjoy networking opportunities year-round through the NEHP electronic mailing list which also ensures members have up-to-date information from the practice group. Members also have an annual education/networking opportunity at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo.

NEHP Officers

  • Chair: Lona Sandon, MEd, RD, LD
  • Chair-elect: Sue Cunningham, PhD, RD, LD, CDE 
  • Treasurer: Catherine Gerweck, MS, RD
  • Secretary: Jessica Krenkel, PhD, RD, CNSD
  • Past Chair: Teresa Marshall, PhD, RD
  • Public Policy Chair: Roger Shewmake, PhD, LN
  • Newsletter Editor: Katie Tharp, PhD, MPH, RD

Membership Total
350

Newsletter Name and Unique Features

The Educators Resource is the quarterly publication.

  • Newsletter Editor: Kat Soltanmorad

ADA Positions Involvement

  • Oral health and nutrition
  • Nutrition education for health care professionals
  • The impact of fluoride on dental health
  • Functional foods

Awards, Grants, Scholarships, and Stipends
Enhancement and Promotion of ADA's Strategic Initiatives and Campaigns

Many of the above mentioned products, services and events support ADA's Member Initiative. A brochure and exhibit are available.

Physician Nutrition Education Project
Technical expertise, information references and resources made available to members to facilitate communication with physicians. NEHP members provide resources, expertise and training as part of this ongoing program to educate physicians in the area of nutrition.

Integrative Medicine Nutrition Education Project for Physicians
In collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine, NEHP provided expertise for the development of a Web-based training program in nutrition for physicians enrolled in the Integrative Medicine Associate Fellowship Program.

ADA/APhA Dietary Supplement Project
NEHP members were actively involved in the development of an educational training module for use by dietetic professionals and pharmacists to advance knowledge and practice in the area of dietary supplements. Members also provided editorial support for ADA's newest dietary supplement book.

Nutrition Academic Award Schools
Several NEHP members are involved in medical education at medical schools with National Institutes of Medicine Nutrition Academic Awards. NEHP has participated in national discussions regarding the dissemination of NAA developed materials and continuation of a network to support nutrition in medical education.