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Lona Sandon MEd, RD, LD
     
 

Current Position: Assistant Professor, UT Southwestern Medical Center

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Specialities:
Ms. Sandon has a personal interest in wellness and sports nutrition and exercise. She is a certified fitness instructor by the American Council on Exercise and a Level III YogaFit instructor.

Leadership Positions:
2007-2008 President, Dallas Dietetic Association

Honors:
2005 Texas Dietetic Association Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year
2007 Texas Dietetic Association Media Award

Experience:
American Dietetic Association Spokesperson
Featured in multiple media outlets including CNN Radio, Washington Post, New York Times, USA Today, WebMD and the Dallas Morning News
She frequently contributes articles to the Dallas Dietetic Association website “Nutrition Tidbits” section and is the section editor of the Center for Human Nutrition Wellness website for Women’s Nutrition and Nutrition Trends.

Other:
As an American Dietetic Association Spokesperson, she puts scientifically based nutrition information into consumer friendly language for the media.

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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

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