DDA Meetings and Nutrition Events
DDA Meetings |
Affiliate Meetings |
Spring Seminar |
Main Event: Fight Against Obesity |
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Location: A. W. Harris Faculty Club, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390 |
The Dallas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Dallas Dietetic Association) has invited over 20 Texas Legislators to come introduce themselves to our members and share briefly about their experience working in the Texas legislature. We will provide a glimpse into the dietetic profession and show how we continue to optimize Texan's health through food and nutrition. The menu includes hors d'oeuvres of crab cakes, chicken satay, brie en croute, grilled balsamic vegetables, and seasonal fruit.
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Date Night Main Page last updated 1/5/12 Have a great bachelor for the auction? Download application Want to be a contributor/sponsor? Download information BUY TICKETS! click here |
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Theme: Enhance Your Practice in 2012 Key Note Speaker: Cheryl Forberg, RD for The Biggest Loser Registration will be open by February View Schedule - click here |
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What: Dallas NEDA Walk When: Saturday April 14, 2012 9am-1pm. Where: The Frisco Commons Park ! 8000 Mckinney Road ! Frisco, TX 55034 To Register go to: http://neda.nationaleatingdisorders.org/dallaswalk
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The walk is a non-competitive event and registrants may participate in whatever capacity they feel is appropriate for them. 10 million women and 1 million men suffer from anorexia or bulimia. Millions more suffer from binge eating disorder. These are serious illnesses that affect people from all walks of life. Download Flyer (PDF) |
Previous DDA Meetings and Handouts
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DDA Membership Meetings: Non-DDA members are welcome for a small donation of $10 per meeting to support the cost of CE's and meeting costs. You can pay online or at the meeting.
To submit an event, contact DDA with the program title, brief overview, location, time and contact info.
Potassium
Did you know potassium rich fruits and vegetables may help preserve muscle mass in older adults? Experts estimate that most Americans consume only half the recommended amount of potassium. Foods high in potassium include:
Sweet potatoes
Tomatoes, Spinach
White beans, Soybeans, Lentils
Bananas, Peaches, Cantaloupes
Source: Tufts Health & Nutrition Newsletter - August 2008, Vol 26, Number 6