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eatrightWV.org In the News  Annual Meeting 2012 News! 2012 marks the 70th anniversary of the West Virginia Dietetic Association. The annual meeting of friends and colleagues will be a time to celebrate and to learn. The educational sessions will be held in Morgantown on May 16 and May 17 at the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center. See the Annual Meeting 2012 Page for more! December 9, 2011 WVDA Bylaws Revised – 30 Day Comment period in effect 12/9/11 – 1/7/12. To see the draft, access the Member's Lounge from the Members Area. Send all Comments to Becky Foster, WVDA Secretary at foster@uhcwv.org. October 28, 2011 From the American Dietetic Association, October 28, 2011: Things are changing at the American Dietetic Association and hopefully by now you've heard. Our new name, effective January 1, 2012 will be the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This is a strategic move, a decision that we hope will help consumers better understand the role of the registered dietitian as the nutrition authority. This is a name that immediately and fully complements our focus: the nutritional well-being of the American public. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics promotes the strong science background and expertise of our members, primarily registered dietitians. Nutrition science underpins wellness, prevention and treatment. An academy is "a society of learned persons organized to advance science." This term describes our organization and immediately emphasizes the educational strength of our advice and expertise. By adding nutrition to our name, we communicate our capacity for translating nutrition science into healthier lifestyles for everyone. Keeping dietetics supports our history as a food and science-based profession. Whether planning nutritious meals for children in day-care centers or schools, teaching individuals with diabetes about managing their blood sugar or saving lives with complex nutritional interventions after surgery, registered dietitians are the best-qualified providers. The name change communicates that we are the nutrition experts. Thus, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics quickly and accurately communicates our identity – who we are and what we do. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the right name. And this is the right time. We're sure you have questions and we are making every effort to answer them. Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section at www.eatright.org/members/namechange for more information. Until January 1, 2012, we should still be referred to as the American Dietetic Association or ADA. After the name change, please refer to the organization as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or the Academy. For at least the first year we will avoid using the abbreviation A.N.D. We will not use the acronym pronounced "and." Thank you for your commitment to promoting the profession and Association within your state, for your support of ADA – and soon, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics! Media Realtions: please send questions to WVDA Media Representative Amy Gannon: amy.gannon@mail.wvu.edu or WVDA President Stacy Wellman: swellman@graftonhospital.com.
August 2, 2011 2012 Annual Meeting: "Seven Decades of Service" 2012 marks the 70th anniversary of the West Virginia Dietetic Association. The annual meeting of friends and colleagues will be a time to celebrate and to learn. The educational sessions will be held in Morgantown on May 16 and May 17 at the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center. The 70th Anniversary Gala featuring Dr. Jim Painter, Nationally Recognized Food Psychologist and Nutrition Educator, will be held May 16 beginning at 6 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn. Dr. Painter's topic is "A Dozen Foods to Add to Your Diet to Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease." Educational Speakers include: To exhibit on May 17, contact Sharon Maynard by email sharon.maynard@drink-milk.com. July 29, 2011
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WVDA members tour Fish Hawk Acres in Rock Cave, West Virginia after a day of strategic planning at Jackson's Mill.
Chef Dale Hawkins, former student and now instructor at Fairmont State University, prepared a meal from fresh West Virginia produce, game hens, trout and breads.
He then gave a tour of the family farms. Click