Events

 


WSDA Executive Board Orientation & Meeting

July 09, 2009 - July 10, 2009

Cedarbrook (Seattle)

The WSDA board will meet to plan for 2009-10.

Contact Information:
WSDA Office
206-935-5104
wsda@quidnunc.net

The Power of Protein in Optimal Health: A webinar highlighting the latest news in protein research

July 09, 2009 

Please join us for a thought-provoking and interactive discussion about the Power of Protein in Optimal Health. Emerging research indicates high-quality protein plays a critical role in many health issues facing Americans, such as weight management, muscle maintenance and reduced risk of several diseases including diabetes and sarcopenia. Now more than ever, with an aging Boomer population, it is important to re-examine the role of protein in American diets. Hear from leading protein experts, who will share their latest scientific research on the role of protein on several health outcomes.

WHEN: July 9, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT

YOU MUST REGISTER VIA THE LINK LISTED TO OBTAIN LOGIN INFORMATION
PLEASE BE ADVISED YOU WILL NEED A COMPUTER WITH INTERNET AND SOUND CAPABILITIES TO LISTEN TO THE AUDIO PORTION OF THIS WEBINAR. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COMPUTER WITH SOUND CAPABILITIES, AND WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE, YOU MUST E-MAIL ANNIE.BASINSKI@EDELMAN.COM TO REGISTER.

Presentations Include
High-Quality Protein Benefits in Optimal Health
Protein Consumption: Myths and Recommendations for Optimal Health
Helping People Power Up with Protein

New resources and ideas to help you translate these scientific findings into effective client counseling will also be discussed during this free webinar. Electronic handouts will be available for download during the webinar.

About the Speakers
Doug Paddon-Jones, PhD
Dr. Paddon-Jones is an associate professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He will present research on muscle maintenance, sarcopenia and the role of protein in optimal health.

Kevin Short, PhD
Dr. Short is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics in the Section of Endocrinology and Diabetes at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. His presentation will be about protein needs, specifically exploring minimum requirements versus optimal recommendations.

Connie Guttersen, PhD, RD
Dr. Guttersen is a nutrition instructor at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone,Calif. She will discuss today’s consumer health concerns, including the overweight/obesity epidemic and growing boomer population, and why it may now be time to re-examine macronutrient needs, including protein, for optimal health.

Participants will have the opportunity to receive 1.5 CE credits.

Hosted by the Beef Checkoff through the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Washington Beef Commission

Contact Information:
Margeau Lebeau
mlebeau@wabeef.org
https://www.telspan.com/Registration/AnonymousLandingPage.aspx?EventNo=3774

ADA Teleseminar: Understanding and Recommending Probiotics and Prebiotics

August 27, 2009 

Understanding and Recommending Probiotics and Prebiotics
August 27, 2009
Linda C. Douglas, PhD, RD
Mary Ellen Sanders, PhD
Level 2, LNCs: 2010, 2070, 2100, 4040

Contact Information:
http://eatright.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=77649c1eb86c8336f504ca33d&id=11ec0f6dbe&e=iqbo7PQ6CW

ADA Teleseminar: Beyond Viscosity: Minimizing Dysphagia with New Thickened Liquids

September 30, 2009 

Beyond Viscosity: Minimizing Dysphagia with New Thickened Liquids
September 30, 2009
JoAnne Robbins, PhD, SLP-CC, BRS-C
Richard Hartel, PhD
Shirley McCallum, MS, RD, CD, FADA
Level 2, LNCs: 5210, 5280, 5040, 5100, 2040, 2100, 8100, 8130

Contact Information:
http://eatright.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=77649c1eb86c8336f504ca33d&id=14a932639e&e=iqbo7PQ6CW

ADA's Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo

October 17, 2009 - October 20, 2009

Plan to join us in Denver!

Contact Information:
http://www.eatright.org

ADA Teleseminar: The Promise of Nutritional Genomics:Implications for Research, Practice and Policy

November 18, 2009 

Gail Kauwell, PhD, RD, LDN
Kathryn Camp, MS, RD, CSP

Level 2, LNCs: 2050, 2020, 9020

ADA Teleseminar: What Really Works? Evidence-based Diabetes Counseling

December 10, 2009 

Molly Kellogg, RD, LCSW
Margaret (Maggie) Powers, PhD, RD, CDE

Level 2, LNC's: 5190, 6020, 5370, 5020, 5410, 9030

WSDA 2010 Annual Educational Conference

April 25, 2010 - April 27, 2010

Plan now to join us in Seattle for our annual educational conference!
Details available in January 2010.
The call for speakers will be available in mid-June.

Contact Information:
WSDA Office
206-935-5104
wsda@quidnunc.net

ADA's Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo

November 06, 2010 - November 09, 2010

Plan to join us in Boston!

Contact Information:
http://www.eatright.org

ADA's Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo

September 24, 2011 - September 27, 2011

Plan to join us in San Diego!

Contact Information:
http://www.eatright.org