On February 19th, UAND members met at the Utah State Capitol for UAND’s annual Legislative Day. Dr. Lyon-Cotti of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah shared her knowledge of the local government and how to be an effective citizen lobbyist. Afterwards members were able to try to speak with their local […]
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Did You Attend UAND’s Annual Legislatvie Day?
House of Delegates Spring Mega-Issue – Food & Nutrition Insecurity
Please complete this Survey Monkey by April 12, 2013, to register your input regarding the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics position on Food and Nutrition Insecurity. Questions asked in the survey: Why is this an important issue for the Academy and its members to commit to? What are the consequences of NOT mobilizing members to act […]
Fiscal Cliff Update from the Academy House of Delegates
Thanks to Katie McDonald – our UAND Delegate for passing this along! Current Situation-Getting Off the Cliff The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 passed both chambers of Congress this week and is expected to be signed by President Obama. There still is no entitlement reform or sequestration (funding cuts) included in this bill. These will […]
Fall 2012 Academy House of Delegates Report
The Fall 2012 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics House of Delegates (HOD) convened October 5 and 6, 2012, in Philadelphia. The HOD was charged with providing feedback on the Academy’s Public Health Nutrition initiative and the Visioning Report. The discussion centered around the implementation of both the initiative and the report. Amendments to wording in […]
Delegate Report: Moving Forward – A Vision for the Continuum of Dietetics Education, Credentialing, and Practice
Thank you, Katie, for the update about the new Academy Visioning Report! UAND Members – Katie wants to take your feedback back to the Academy. Read on to learn about the BIG changes ahead for the future of dietetics. On September 5, 2012, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics released the long-awaited “Visioning Report – […]
Public Health Nutrition – House of Delegates Mega Issue
Last week you learned more about our state delegate to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Katie McDonald. This week, she is writing to provide information about what the House of Delegates (HOD) does and seek feedback from you about the latest mega issue that they are tackling: public health nutrition. HOD Background: The House […]