77th Florida Dietetic Association Annual Symposium

Between July 1 - 4, 2012, I will be reporting from the  Florida Dietetic Association Annual Symposium.  Follow on Twitter - Hash tag #FDA77.

The Florida Dietetic Association Board, Executive Director and headquarters staff are proud to extend an invitation to attend the 77th annual symposium in Orlando, Florida.

The FDA annual symposium is always planned with an eye for emerging trends, understanding controversies, and offering a wide-spectrum of educational opportunities. This year there is over 30 educational sessions, including the “Great Vitamin D Debate”, biochemistry of protein to informatics, wound healing, feeding kids, and the latest on dietary guidelines and trends. There will be 80+ vendors providing valuable information and exciting new products.

Join us as we gather for  diverse educational sessions lead by nationally-recognized speakers in a setting that offers the best of what Florida has to offer.

More programs

Join FDA at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa on July 1 - 4, 2012

2012 FDA Annual Symposium

Program (PDF format)

Registration Form (PDF format)

Registration can be faxed to 850-386-7918,

mail to FDA,

PO Box 12608, Tallahassee, FL,

32317-2608

or emailed to ccrisp@eatrightflorida.org

Annual Symposium 2012 Online Registration

Blogs and Videos by Dietitians: Week of July 21, 2011

Eat Right to Hydrate During Heat
Eating the right foods to stay hydrated in the
summer heat with registered dietitian Angela Lemond

Tips to help women curb cravings (WFTX-FOX Naples, FL)
Registered Dietitian Cheryl Forberg talks about healthy diet, supplement
and exercise tips to curb craving and have a well-balanced approach to wellness.

 

Relaxation Drinks

KETK spoke with Trinity Mother Frances Clinical Dietitian Tami Lawrence, RD-LD
and relaxation drink lovers about the possible negative effects.

Welcome to Sydney for ICD 2012 from
Princess Alexandra Hospital

The dietitians at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Queensland, Australia, welcome you to Sydney for the International Congress of Dietetics in September 2012. The Dietitians Association of Australia is hosting the 16th ICD - and look forward to seeing you there!

For more information visit http://www.icd2012.com/ or follow at www.twitter.com/icd2012

Healthy snacks for kids

Gina Bucciferro, a clinical dietitian at Loyola University Medical Center,
provides tips on what snacks to give kids and how to build healthy habits with them.

Got Milk?

Registered Dietitian Sara Robbins joins Kristen (at kasa.com) to talk about
the new campaign: "Refuel With Chocolate Milk Tour." Sara talks about
the benefits of drinking Chocolate Milk and why it is a
great post-exercise recovery drink and offers ideas
for healthy snacks for balance in your diet.

Healthy Families BC: Sodium and Hypertension

Registered Dietitian Melodie Yong speaks to a cardiovascular surgeon
at St. Paul's Hospital on the connection between
sodium and hypertension.

Summer Smoothies

Life Time Fitness Registered Dietitian Lauren Floyd
shows you how to make a variety of great-tasting smoothies.

Brown Rice Tabbouleh - HealthyBites

Weis Markets Registered Dietitian Karen Buch shows you how to create
Middle Eastern-inspired side dish with this recipe for Brown Rice Tabbouleh.
Featured Recipe: http://www.weismarkets.com/recipes-meals/recipes/Brown_Rice_Tabbouleh

Cool Summer Treats  

Korey Kealey of AMorning Show and dietitian Sue Mah
talk about treats that will cool you down this summer but still pack some nutrients.

Let's Move with the Florida Dietetic Association

The 76th Annual Florida Dietetic Association Celebration Dinner, July 19, 2011
After attending 3 days of amazing educational programs and poster sessions,
viewing exhibits and tasting new products, we celebrated
Nutrition Experts - Making a Difference at the Member's Reception.
Seeing old friends, meeting new colleagues and celebrating -
"Let's Move" with FDA