Past Events:
De-Stress for Women's Wellness Conference - Richmond, VA
During the conference spotlighting the effects of stress on women's well-being, I learned the importance of stress management, the physiologic stress response and the role stress can play on different chronic disease states and conditions.
DC & Metro Area Dietetic Association Annual Meeting
This year's topic was: "DCMADA on the Move": Evidence -Based Practice in Nutrition & Physical Activity. Presentations included: binge eating disorder, food insecurity in the US, organic labeling, and the phys activity guidelines!
Maryland Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics - Poster Presentation
Discussing my Poster on Mendeley
In April, I attended Maryland's Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics annual conference where I had the opportunity to present my technology abstract during the exhibit sessions (see document below for full Mendeley abstract). During the conference, I sat in on a variety of sessions including: Critical Care Nutrition (Beyond the Textbook), Ideas for Grabbing & Maintaining your Client's Attention, and the Nutrition Management of Trauma Patients.
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Joint Class Day - Washington DC
January 7th we had the opportunity to attend a Pediatric Nutrition
Symposium at Children's National Medical Center. Throughout the day we heard from a variety of pediatric dietitians on important nutrition related disease states including: Cystic Fibrosis, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Enteral/Parenteral Nutrition, and Inborn Errors of Metabolism.
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Joint Class Day - Baltimore, MD
On December 10th we were invited to attend the joint class day hosted by the Johns Hopkins Bayview Dietetic Internship. During the class day we had various speakers focusing on either eating disorders or bariatrics (weight loss surgery). To read more about my experience check out my post on the UMD Dietetic Internship Blog.
Maryland's Annual SNAP-ED Fall Conference - Annapolis, MD
November 14th was Maryland's SNAP-ED annual fall conference in Annapolis. Topics discussed included: how to use improvisation to better listen and work with your partner when presenting, the changing demographics of SNAP recipients, and how food policy can be used to promote public health.
Food and Nutrition Conference Expo - Philadelphia, PA
October 6th - 9th was spent at the Philadelphia Conference Center sampling new products and sitting in on dietetic focused educational sessions.
Sessions included anything from community interventions in childhood obesity to the neuroprotective role nutrition can play in the body.
While at FNCE, I was able to attend various receptions including the Maryland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group.
Sessions included anything from community interventions in childhood obesity to the neuroprotective role nutrition can play in the body.
While at FNCE, I was able to attend various receptions including the Maryland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group.
Natural and Organic Foods Expo - Baltimore, MD
September 22nd was the annual Natural/Organic Foods Expo at the Baltimore Convention Center. Much of the day was spent trying new specialty food items & learning about the newest consumer trends when it comes to food.
Upcoming Events:
Internship Graduation: June 21st, 2013