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Robin Plotkin RD, LD
     
 

Current Position:
Culinary and nutrition communications consultant of www.robinplotkin.com

Education:
University of Missouri-Columbia
Texas Woman’s University

Speciality:
Culinary arts and nutrition communications
Nutrition marketing

Leadership Positions:
Chair-elect for the Nutrition Entrepreneurs Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association
Co-Chairman for the Texas Dietetic Association annual Food and Nutrition Conference for 2008
Appointed to the State of Texas Dietetic Association Board of Directors in 2004 as Membership Chairman
Treasurer of the Nutrition Entrepreneurs Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association, 2 year term
Advisory Committee for the Art Institute of Dallas’ Culinary Arts program

Honors:
Texas Dietetic Association Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year
Former President of the Dallas Dietetic Association
Dallas Dietetic Association Outstanding Media award

Experience:
Robin is frequently quoted in the media as well as stirring things up in the kitchen and classroom as she teaches creative ways to balance eating and living well to students of all ages.
Robin has done the marketing and public relations with such clients as: Glaceau Waters, Sara Lee, Bausch and Lomb, Tenet Healthcare Foundation, Taco Bueno Restaurants, Sysco Foods, Fisher Pay Kel Appliances and The American Institute of Wine and Food.

Other:
Volunteers for Gilda’s Club of North Texas and the North Texas Food Bank

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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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