March 03, 2010
American Dietetic Association Publishes New Position Paper on Nutrition Services for Older Adults
This new position paper focuses on access to safe and adequate food and nutrition services for the increasing number of older adults who receive health care in their homes or communities.
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March 01, 2010
A recently published study shows that women who follow a healthy diet can increase their chances of surviving ovarian cancer. The study, published in the March 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, revealed that higher total fruit and vegetable consumption, and higher vegetable consumption alone led to a survival advantage.
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February 26, 2010
On Registered Dietitian Day — March 10, during National Nutrition Month®— the American Dietetic Association reminds everyone that the best source of practical, affordable and accurate nutrition information is a registered dietitian.
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February 24, 2010
US Representative Bruce L. Braley (D-Iowa) has been named the 2010 recipient of ADA's Public Policy Leadership Award for his outstanding work in support of nutrition issues in Congress. The annual award recognizes a member of Congress who exhibits strong support for efforts to change or strengthen public policy in the areas of nutrition, food, health care and public health
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February 23, 2010
ADA congratulates the Alliance for a Healthier Generation on the one year anniversary of the Alliance Healthcare Initiative and welcomes Accenture and Humana as the newest associations to join the fight against childhood obesity.
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February 17, 2010
FNCE 2010 will soon be here and the call is underway for abstracts. The deadline of February 23, 2010 is fast approaching. Abstracts may be presented in two categories
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February 09, 2010
ADA and its 70,000 members strongly stand behind a nationwide campaign launched today by the White House to fight childhood obesity. The new "Let's Move!" campaign, led by First Lady Michelle Obama, along with President Obama's creation of an interagency task force on childhood obesity, demonstrate a commitment to solving the epidemic of childhood obesity within a generation.
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February 01, 2010
During National Nutrition Month and Beyond, the Key to a Healthful Diet is Improving Your Nutrition from the Ground Up 2010 02 01 February 1, 2010 Media contacts Jennifer Starkey, Ryan O’Malley 800 877 1600, ext. 4802, 4769 media@eatright.org
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February 01, 2010
Children learn their habits, attitudes and beliefs from their parents and other caregivers, and that includes their willingness to try new and healthy foods. For National Nutrition Month®, the ADA encourages adults to be good role models and teach children to appreciate nutrition and enjoy healthful eating.
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February 01, 2010
The ADA has updated a position paper addressing the nutrition aspects of health care for people with developmental disabilities and special health care needs. The updated position emphasizes prevention, coordination of care, the increasing role of technology and the importance of services provided by registered dietitians and dietetic technicians, registered.
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