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Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

WEBEmpowering MAND members, through advocacy and education, to serve their communities as nutrition experts. Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MAND) exists for its members and to promote Registered Dietitians as the best resource for food and nutrition information. The Registered Dietitians of MAND shape the food and nutrition

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Licensure Information

WEBContact information for the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Dietitians and Nutritionists is (617) 624-6160 or [email protected]. The MAND consumer protection coordinator, Camille Finn, may be contacted at [email protected] for more information on licensure or consumer protection.

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State Public Policy, Legislation & Advocacy

WEBMassachusetts Public Health Association (MPHA) is a private, non-profit, statewide membership organization founded in 1879, and is now a leading affiliate that promotes a healthy Massachusetts through advocacy, education, community organizing and coalition building. They support policies and programs to prevent illness, disease and …

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Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size: A Student’s Perspective

WEBIn recent years, the move towards Intuitive Eating (IE) and Health at Every Size (HAES) has been making its way to the forefront of the dietetic community. Sarah Gold Anzlovar,MS, RDN, certified intuitive eating counselor, and owner of Sarah Gold Nutrition, LLC, a virtual private practice and nutrition communications consulting business has

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Professional Development

WEBThe Medical Nutrition Therapy Act (H.R.3108/S.1536) was introduced in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in May 2021. At present, only MNT for diabetes and renal disease are reimbursed by Medicare, and only physicians can refer patients for outpatient MNT services. If passed, this bill would expand Medicare Part B coverage of …

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Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

WEBThough, gut issues and mental health can rarely be detected by simply their outside appearance, it exists and are endured by many. Erin Kenney, MS, RD, HCP, is a Registered Dietitian, Holistic Cannabis Practitioner, and CEO of Nutrition Rewired, a Boston-based company providing nutrition counseling and meal planning to help …

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White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health

WEBAcademy Seeking Comments for White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health Listening Sessions!! The White House announced on May 4th that it was convening the second-ever White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. The first was held in 1969 and led to the creation of the food stamp program, WIC, NSLP and other […]

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National Public Policy, Legislation & Advocacy

WEBNutrition Care and Health Systems. Diversity and Inclusion. Available now on eatrightPRO.org, the public policy priorities for 2024-2026 are as follows: 1. Equitable access to nutrition services provided by qualified practitioners. Modernize and create uniformity among nutrition and dietetics state licensure laws and regulations.

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Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

WEBWelcome to the team: Shelby Burns. This month we are proud to feature registered dietitian nutritionist Shelby Burns. After serving two years as elected Awards Chair, Shelby is now the Communications and Public Relations Chair Elect for the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.. Shelby is a registered dietitian that …

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Telehealth & Reimbursement for MNT

WEBInsurers have since announced reimbursement rate cuts for telehealth services: telehealth 80% the rate of in-person visits. Telehealth advocacy in the 2023-2024 legislative session. MAND’s Board of Directors approved hiring lobbyists to help us advocate for MNT provided via telehealth and retained lobbyists ahead of the new two-year

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Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

WEBPhytonutrients stimulate enzymes that assist in toxin removal, enhance immunity, contribute to cardiovascular/brain health, promote healthy estrogen metabolism, and stimulate the death of cancer cells. (5) A plant-based diet rich in a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, herbs, spices, nuts, seeds, tea, and cocoa can …

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Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

WEBMedical nutrition therapy, or MNT, provided by dietitians addresses acute and chronic conditions, including many preventable conditions such as diabetes, which account for more than one quarter of U.S. health care dollars.

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White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health

WEB1) Improve food access and affordability. 2) Integrate nutrition and health. 3) Empower all consumers to make and have access to healthy choices. 4) Support physical activity for all. 5) Enhance nutrition and food security research. The Academy is seeking comments from all affiliates and DPGs by June 28th and would like you to answer the …

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Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

WEBBy enabling patients, members of the general public and health care practitioners to document examples of successful nutrition care showing the added value of qualified practitioners or report incidents of harm or unethical practice, the IRT fills a critical gap in the documentation of certain noteworthy incidents in the provision of nutrition

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2024 ANNUAL NUTRITION CONVENTION AND EXPOSITION

WEBEmbracing Health Apps in the Digital Age: Innovative Ways to Integrate Apps into Clinical Practice Rachel Stahl Salzman 12:10 – 1:10 1:10 – 1:40 1:40 – 2:40 Improving Diversity in Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Prasanna Navarasam & Alexandra Wardwell Nutrition Management of Chronic Kidney Disease Sarvnaz Modarresi & Barbara Edgar (Level 2)

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Info Session Online MS in Nutrition and Health Promotion

WEBConsidering an online master’s in nutrition to take your career to the next level or know someone who is? Our fully online MS in Nutrition and Health Promotion program is an online version of our long-established campus-based master’s program. It can be completed in 1 year full time or 2 years part time. No GRE required.

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Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

WEBMotivational interview (MI) is the cornerstone in this process. Nutrition professionals employ all forms of communication during MI, including verbal, non-verbal, written, visual communication and active listening. For a MNT consult that requires a medical interpreter, we have to work within the patient-interpreter-provider triad.

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Annual Conference

WEBAddressing the Statewide Mental Health Crisis Through Mental Health Literacy: Where and How RDNs Fit In. Abbie Rosenberg, PMHNP-BC, RN and Kimberly Minogue, MS, RDN, LDN. Normalizing Emotional Eating: Understanding the connection between food and feelings, and learning ways to help our clientele more compassionately tune into their …

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Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

WEBCommunity Garden Partnerships, Opportunities for RD’s to Promote Public Health Speakers: 1. Marcia Richards, MEd, RD, MCHES, Registered Dietitian, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth 2. Jacqueline M. Millar, Co-Founder and Director of Education & Outreach, Terra Cura, Inc. 3. Carole Guerin, Nutrition Educator, Southeast …

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