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Colorado Dietetic Association Quarterly Communication
This Month This Month A Colorado Nutrition Education Program
to Fight Hunger Page 3
October HOD Meeting Outlines Roles for Dietetic Professionals
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Outstanding Dietitian of the Year
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Nutrition Education Program Aims to Fight Hunger
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ADA 6th Annual EXPO
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Sports Nutrition and Training Workshop
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4th Annual UNM Obesity Symposium
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New CDR Toolkit 4 Chefs Up Front 2006 Returns to Denver/Boulder
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Call for 2006/2007 Board Members
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Inside This Issue:
Winter 2006 LIV. Number 14
Colorado Dietetic Association 1758 Lakeshore Place
Denver, Colorado 80214 303-637-1066 (work) 303-887-0799 (cell)
Email: [email protected] www.eatrightcolorado.org
As always, you may contact me at the above address if you have any questions or comments. In conclusion, the 2006 CDA Annual Meeting & Exhibition has been announced and will be upon us sooner than you think. I am looking forward to seeing all of you there! Best wishes for the New Year! Katie Deignan Boemecke ○
G reetings Members! I hope that 2006
finds all of you happy and healthy as we move ahead into what will certainly be an exciting and prosper-ous new year for our association! For starters, the CDA board of directors continues to work diligently towards organizing the association in becoming as effective and efficient as possible. As many of you are aware, CDA is no longer asso-ciated with The Kyle Group. As a result, we are currently in the process of evaluating our needs to make the best deci-sion regarding CDA’s future
directions and next steps in hiring an executive director. To address these critical issues, the CDA BOD, along with members of
the Simply Colorado board of directors, met on January 20. Look for an update on the outcomes of this valuable meeting to appear on the CDA website in early February. You may access the website b y v i s i t i n g www.eatrightcolorado.org. Also, if you have not already done so, please make note of the current CDA contact infor-mation:
T he 2006 CDA Annual Meeting & Exhibition will
be held on Thursday, April 27 and Friday, April 28, 2006 at the Sheraton Denver West in Lakewood, Colorado. A pre-conference workshop will take place on Thursday evening with a full day of meetings and exhibitors scheduled for Fri-day. Many exciting speakers are planned, including:
♦ Molly Gee, MEd, RD, Chair of ADA's Obesity Task Force and past-chair of the Weight Management DPG.
♦ Zonya Foco, RD, CSP,
author of Lickety-Split Meals and The Power of Positive Eating.
♦ Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD, founder of Cancer Nu-trition Info, LLC.
♦ Linda Craighead, PhD,
author of The Appetite Awareness Workbook: How to Listen to Your Body and Overcome Bingeing, Over-ating, and Obsession with Food.
An informational conference brochure and registration form will be available online at www.eatrightcolorado.org in the weeks ahead. Please contact Andrea Carrothers, CDA President-Elect, with any questions about the annual meeting at 303-399-4395 or [email protected]. See you all there! ○
President’s Message Katie Deignan Boemecke MBA, RD, CDA President
Announcing the 2006 CDA Annual Meeting!
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Call for Nominations! Outstanding Dietitian of the Year All nominations for the Outstanding Dietitian of the Year must meet the following criteria:
1. Currently an active member of the American Dietetic Association participating in the national, Colorado or Colorado district associations.
2. Not previously recognized as the ODY, formerly known as Recognized Dietitian of the Year. 3. Demonstrated a concern for the promotion of optimal health and nutritional status of the Colorado
population. 4. Contributed to CDA through active, long-term participation and service. This includes, but is not
limited to: service as an officer, committee chairman or member, and/or association member. 5. Been a source of inspiration to other members and peers in the field of nutrition. 6. Demonstrated high standards of professionalism and spirit of service to others in the field. 7. Been a trail-blazer for the profession in creating new opportunities for dietitians. 8. Views their involvement in the profession of dietetics as a part of a broader contribution to human
progress and improvement. 9. Shown initiative and creativity in the profession of dietetics in the association or employment field. 10. Has demonstrated leadership and professionalism in the association and as an individual contribut-
ing to society. Please note that this criteria is not on the ADA website. Please save and use this information if you intend to submit a nominee for Outstanding Dietitian of the Year. Please contact the Awards Chairman, Kathy Ruppert, at [email protected] if you have any questions. ○
tainability, identify opportunities to educate members, promote partnerships and encourage collaboration on the issue. Topic: Dietetics Professionals and the ADA Organizational Units’ Relationships with the Industry. Outcome: Motion approved to develop guidelines for industry relationships. Prepared by the HOD Leadership Team in col-laboration with ADA staff, the guidelines will assist ADA mem-bers, affiliates and DPGs with developing industry relationships by addressing the risks, benefits and opportunities. The second interim report of the Dietetics Education Task Force Report was released on January 9, 2006. For more information please visit www.eatright.org/cps / rde /xchg/ada /hs .xs l /governance.html. Overview of Task Force Activities Completed: 1. Member feedback received during spring 2005 has been reviewed and analyzed. Twelve key themes have been identified and discussed.
2. The Task Force forwarded their key suggestions for changes to dietetics education to the four sub-groups appointed (RD practitioners, RD educators, DTR practitioners and ad-vanced-level practitioners) for feedback. 3. The Task Force collaborated with the HOD Leadership Team to conduct a FNCE member-guided discussion in St. Louis. 4. The Task Force has actively enhanced member communica-tions. Task Force members took advantage of networking opportunities during FNCE to talk with dozens of ADA mem-bers. Additionally, the Task Force is participating in discus-sions with the National WIC As-sociation and the Association of Nutrition Departments and Pro-grams. To find more information on ADA and the work of the HOD, please visit the web site at w w w . e a t r i g h t . o r g /Member/85_7938.cfm. Nancy Hoff is the ADA Colorado delegate. She may be contacted at [email protected]. ○
L ast fall’s House of
D e l e g a t e s (HOD) meeting was held on October 21-22, in historical St. Louis, Missouri. Listed be-low are the topics of discussion and outcomes as reported in the January 2006 CEO Digest. Topic: The Role of the Dietetics Professional in Supporting a Sustainable Food Supply that is Healthful and Safe. Outcome: Motion approved to appoint a task force. The task force will explore the 150 plus ideas generated from the HOD dialogue session and will de-velop a plan addressing the role of ADA members in sustainable food practices. The applications identified by HOD will be utilized by the task force to define sus-
October HOD Meeting Outlines Roles for Dietetic Professionals
Nancy Hoff, MS, RD, Colorado Delegate
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working to end childhood hunger in Colorado. OFL brings to-gether professional chefs, dieti-tians, nutrition professionals, financial planners and other community leaders to volunteer and give back to Colorado com-munities. Volunteers donate valuable time and make a com-mitment to help families at or below the poverty level.
OFL offers five core nutrition curriculums: Adu l t s (E a t i ng Right), children (Kids Up Front), teens (The Power of Eating Right), a par-ent/child series (Side By Side) and a class for adults living w i t h H I V / A I D S (Eating Well). In 2003, a new course was introduced: S a v i n g S m a r t , Spending Smart,
which teaches the basics of budgeting. Classes are hands on, allowing participants to chop, mince, cook and get a little messy. Professional chefs add flair and culinary arts to the class and teach participants that cooking can be both fun and exciting. A nutrition lesson is given each week by a nutrition professional, along with tips on how to shop on a budget. At the
A ccording to the 2000 United
States census, 20% of children are living in poverty and are at risk of hunger in the Denver Metro area. And with Colorado’s popula-tion continuing to grow in leaps and bounds, the poverty percentage is likely to be much higher in 2006. Operation Frontline Colorado (OFL), a non-profit organization operating in nine Colorado coun-ties, actively promotes long-term solutions to hunger and food insecurity by providing low-income families with the cook-ing, nutrition and food budgeting skills needed to make healthy and economical food choices. Program participants are en-couraged to make healthful choices and to become more self-sufficient. This fall, OFL celebrated 11 years of operation in Colorado, resulting in direct impact to over 12,100 individu-als in Denver and surrounding counties. OFL offers courses in Denver and has previously held courses in Idaho Springs, Boul-der County, Weld County, Larimer County and Colorado Springs. In 2005, 200 volun-teers donated more than 4,522 hours to our program. Operation Frontline and its par-ent organization, Share Our Strength, believe “It takes more than food to fight hunger!” And it does. It takes education, skills and sharing our strengths with those who are less fortunate, which is exactly how OFL is
end of class, the participants eat food they helped prepare and receive a bag of groceries with ingredients from the week’s les-son so that they can make the recipe at home. A recent study of OFL Colo-rado’s Eating Right course con-cluded that course participants demonstrated positive knowl-edge and behavioral changes after completing the course, and that healthy eating and smart shopping behaviors continued or were maintained at 3 and 6 months. Ruth Stemler, M.S. R.D., Director of Operation Frontline Colorado, explains “In our strategy to fight hunger, food insecurity and poverty, we are not distributing fish, rather we are teaching families how to fish.” ○
Operation Frontline Colorado: A Nutrition Education Program to Fight Hunger
Andrea Rouge, RD
A young chef gets a lesson from a pro (right); Operation Frontline helps parents and kids learn that cooking can be nutritious and fun (below).
Soup’s On!
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American Diabetes Association 6th Annual EXPO T he American Diabetes
Association’s 6th Annual EXPO is being held at the Colorado Convention Cen-ter on Saturday, February 11, 2006 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The EXPO is for all people affected by diabe-tes, as well as anyone inter-ested in learning about healthy eating and active living. There is no charge for admission.
The ADA Diabetes EXPO features highly interactive events that include p r o f e s s i o n a l speakers, access to health providers, exciting lectures, a variety of ADA program/event information, exercise tips and cooking demonstrations. In addition, look for Simply Colorado to have a booth at the EXPO.
ADA welcomes volunteers and be sure to encourage your patients/clients and their families to attend.
For more information, con-tact EXPO coordinator, Rosanne Ainscough, RD, CDE at 720-855-1102, ext 7016, or by e-mail at [email protected].
Held in conjunction with the American Diabetes Associa-tion EXPO is the Rocky Mountain Association of Diabetes Educators annual meeting, taking place from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon. The meeting focus is Care of the Diabetic Foot. For more information, contact Jenny Madrid at [email protected] or 303-810-5649. ○
DDA UPDATE: Sports Nutrition and Training Workshop Avalanche Hockey Team and Altitude Fitness, who will be presenting a program entitled Sports Nutrition: Training, Nutritional and Recovery Strategies for Athletes. DDA members have been enjoying a enriching year of networking and this meeting is sure to be one to remember! And remember, RD/DTR’s who attend this informative meeting will earn 2 CEU’s.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Shana Patterson at s h a n a @ r e g i s t e r e d -dietitian.com or call 303-692-2572 (If calling, please spell your name). Only 100 people may attend this event. RSVP’s are required and must be received by Monday, February 13. Dietitians, students and guests outside of the Denver Metro area are welcome. ○
I f you are not a DDA member or have not
recently attended a meeting, now is the perfect time to become involved! Join us on Thursday, February 16, when the DDA meets at the Pepsi Center (1000 Chopper Circle) in the Continental Divide Rooms. The meeting will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 PM and features guest speaker, Paul Goldberg, MS, RD, CSCS, with the
4th Annual University of NM Obesity Symposium
E ntitled Mindful Eating: Strategies to Overcome the
Obesigenic Environment, the 4th Annual UNM Symposium will be held on Friday, May 12, at the Sandia Resort and Ca-sino in Albuquerque, NM. Speakers will include Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH, New York University, Brian Wansink, PhD, Cornell University, and Kathy Nonas, MS, RD, CED. For more information or to reg-ister, contact 505-272-3942 or www.hsc.unm.edu/cme. ○
New CDR Toolkit!
T he Commission on Die-tetic Registration (CDR) is
pleased to announce the publi-cation of a new promotional toolkit entitled You Are the Food and Nutrition Expert: Tips and Tools to Prove It! This new publication is available in PDF format on CDR’s website at www.cdrnet.org under What’s New! It will be shared with all newly credentialed RDs and Board Specialists in their orientation materials. ○
Two Informative Workshops Scheduled for Colorado size is limited to promote one-on-one interaction and lots of time to answer indi-vidual questions. Jessica Setnick's Eating Disorders Boot Camp is designed for dietitians spe-cializing in working with patients who have eating disorders, as well as dieti-tians not familiar with eating disorders, but interested in learning more. For more information or to register, please visit Eating Disorders Boot Camp online at
www.understandingnutrition.com or contact Under-standing Nutrition directly at [email protected] or 214-503-7100. Molly Kellogg's Counseling Intensive is for dietitians in any practice area who are looking to sharpen their counseling skills. For more information or to register, just point your browser to www.mollykellogg.com, or contact Molly directly at [email protected], or 215-843-8258. ○
C alling all Members! Two exciting and informative
workshops are coming to Colorado! Jessica Setnick's Eating Disorders Boot Camp and Molly Kellogg's Counseling Intensive, both nationally recognized for their highly-engaging curriculum, will take place on March 3-5, 2006. You may register for one or both workshops with the potential to earn up to 18 CEUs in one education-packed weekend! Class
Contact Ruth Stemler, MS, RD for ticket information or to spon-sor a table. She may be reached at either 303-892-8480 or [email protected]. ○ Other Upcoming Events:
February NCDA Meeting “Healing from the Inside Out” Chris Holcomb, MS, RD Novartis Pharmaceuticals Date: February 22, 2006 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM Place: Mckee Wellness Center (Loveland, Colorado)
March NCDA Meeting “Modified Crops: Where It Is Heading, Applications Nutritionally, and Food Safety” Patrick Byrne, PhD Colorado State University Date: March 7, 2006 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM Place: Colorado State University Gifford Building, Room 235, (Fort Collins, Colorado)
NCDA Potluck "Technical Writing for Grants, Pitfalls & Must Haves" Jennifer Anderson, PhD, RD Colorado State Extension Coordinator and Professor Date: May 10, 2006 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM Place: Observatory Village (Fort Collins, Colorado) Cost is free for NCDA members and $10.00 for non-members.
A culinary extravaganza to benefit Operation Frontline,
Chefs Up Front provides a rare opportunity for diners to sit “ringside” while area chefs host an elaborate tableside, multi-course dinner that showcases the style and cuisine of their restaurant. Denver’s top chefs team up to raise money for the program by doing what they do best – COOK! In addition to partaking in some fantastic food, each course will be complemented by an expertly paired wine from around the world. Operation Frontline is a program of Share Our Strength, a non-profit organization that fights hunger in the Denver community with education. The program offers education in nutrition, cooking skills, food safety, food budgeting, along with financial planning to clients served by non-profit anti-hunger organiza-tions such as Food Bank of the Rockies, Volunteers of America, Family Resources Center, and many other agencies. Opera-tion Frontline classes are taught by volunteer dietitians, chefs, and financial professionals. All curricula has been developed by registered dietitians. So join us for a reception, silent auction and top-notch tableside chef service with all proceeds being donated to fight hunger in Colorado! Featuring 40 of Den-ver and Boulder’s top chefs!
DENVER EVENT
Sunday, March 19, 2006 6:00 PM
Denver Convention Center
BOULDER EVENT Sunday, May 21, 2006
6:00 PM Folsom Field, CU Boulder
Chefs Up Front 2006 Returns to Denver/Boulder
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Call for 2006/2007 Board Members
T he CDA board of directors is currently seeking board
members to serve during the 2006/2007 year. The following positions are open:
President Elect Nominating Committee Chair
Treasurer Delegate
This is a fabulous way to net-work and make a difference in your association. If you are interested in running, please contact Susan Drake at [email protected] ○
The Prospector
Is a publication of the Colorado Dietetic
Association 1758 Lakeshore Place
Denver, Colorado 80214
www.eatrightcolorado.org
“An advocate of the dietetic profession serving the public
through the promotion of optimal nutrition, health
and well-being.”
President Katie Deignan Boemecke,
MBA, RD
President Elect Andrea Carrothers, MS, RD
Secretary
Christine Levy, MBA, MHA, RD, LD, CHE
Treasurer
Sara Richardson, RD
Past President Erica Gradwell, MS, RD
Public Policy Team
Joan Friend, RD
COPI Judith Stauter-Huse, RD
Marketing/PR
Stephanie Smith, MS, RD
Delegate Nancy Hoff, MS, RD
SCDA President
Karen Merrill, MS, RD
DDA President Traci Thompson, MA, RD
NCDA President
Judy Matthews, MS, RD
WCDA President Patricia Stiles, MS, RD, CDE
Nominating Chair
Susan Drake, MS, RD
Parliamentarian Doris Baker, RD
PP&B Co-Chair
Anne Johnsen, RD
