The Annual WVDA Meeting will be held May 16-17, 2012 in Morgantown, WV.

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:
(Wednesday May 16, 8 am) Catharine Powers "Feeding Children: The RD's Role at Home, School and in the Community"
(Wednesday, May 16, 1:30 pm) Dr. Jim Painter "International Food Guides".

(Thursday, May 17, 9 am) Lynn Spaulding "Fiber, Prebiotics and Probiotics: Assisting in the Challenge of Bowel Management in the Elderly"
(Thursday, May 17, 10:30 am) Peter Beyer "Inflammatory Bowel Disease"
(Thursday, May 17, 3 pm) Sarah-Jane Bedwell "Nutrition and Eye Health" Handout *

Other speakers include Susan Poindexter "Viva Mexico", Jill Johnston "Coding for Malnutrition-A Success Story at WVUH", ADA President Sylvia Escott-Stump and more.

For information, contact Cindy Gay by email gayc@wvuhealthcare.com.

To exhibit on May 17, contact Sharon Maynard by email sharon.maynard@drink-milk.com.

Save the Date Handout

Lodging Information

Group Name: WV Dietetic Association
Group Code: WVA
Check-in: 15-MAY-2012
Check-out: 17-MAY-2012
Hotel Name: Hilton Garden Inn Morgantown

Hotel Address:
150 Suncrest Towne Center Drive
Morgantown, West Virginia 26505
Phone Number: 3042259500

Hotel Registration Site
If you have questions concerning your information, please email us. For all other questions concerning your group, contact the hotel where your group event is booked.

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