“Nutrition at the Crossroads”

Friday, April 20, 2011
(Approved for 5 CPE’s)

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Registration
Banquet Lobby

7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Buffet Breakfast/Public Policy Networking
Frontenac Room
Meet Members of the Missouri General Assembly to learn more about public policy.

8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Welcome
Frontenac Room
Donna Mehrle, MPH, RD, LD, MDA President

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

8:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Vegetarian Nutrition: Myths, Facts and Applications for Dietetics Professionals
Room #2
Amy Knoblock-Hahn, MS, RD, LD
With the ever-increasing number of people claiming to adhere to a vegetarian eating pattern, it’s more important than ever for dietetics practitioners to be aware of common myths surrounding vegetarianism as well as potential nutritional pitfalls that may affect those new to a vegetarian lifestyle. This presentation will explore claims surrounding vegetarian diets as well as provide helpful resources for practitioners working with vegetarian clients, patients, family, or friends.
Suggested learning codes:
4000, 4110

8:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
An Introduction to the Benefits of Stevia
Room #5
Jim A. May, President and CEO,
Wisdom Natural Brands
This lecture will inform the audience about the history and future of stevia. Information will be presented about SweetLeaf Stevia, the natural stevia sweetener with award-winning taste and zero calories, carbs and glycemic index. Additional information will be provided on how replacing sugar with stevia can assist in the prevention of obesity and the management of diabetes.
Suggested learning codes: 2000, 2100, 5090, 5190

8:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Eating Out: How Menu Labeling Can Improve this Growing Part of Americans’ Diets
Room #6
Margo Wootan, D.Sc.
Suggested learning codes:
2020, 4000, 4030, 7050, 8090

8:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Energy Balance For Kids: A School Based Obesity Prevention Program
Room #4
Sue Kidd, RD, LD
The Energy Balance 4 Kids program was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation in response to the increased rates of childhood obesity. The central theme is Energy Balance, and teaching kids about calories in and calories out. A unique component of the project is to bring nutrition experts, Registered Dietitians, as ‘coaches’ to layer nutrition education and messaging into physical education classes in schools where quality PE programming currently exists and in other nontraditional areas of the school environment.
Suggested learning codes:
4000, 5370, 6080

11:50 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Break
Frontenac Room

12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Putting Your Social Media Toolkit To Work For Maximum Business Success
Rooms #1 and #3
Shelly Marie Redmond, MS, RD, LDN
This intermediate course will discuss leveraging each social medium (blogs, vlogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr, and Linked-In) to increase business growth and visibility. Build your readership, followers, and fan base by discovering the exact techniques on writing blog post, producing great Vlogs, and getting ‘RTd.’ Applications, widgets, SEO, and analytics will be discussed to improve your ROI in the least amount of time. Leave with an exact blueprint for maximizing your social media toolkit for business success.
Suggested learning codes:
1000, 1090, 7070, 7120, 7210

1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Break
Frontenac Room

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Engagement with Licensure: Advancing Your Profession
Rooms #1 and #3
Carolyn Skelton, MS RD LD ACSM HFS - Public Policy Coordinator
Ema Barbosa Brown, MPH RD LD - Reimbursement Representative
Le Greta Hudson, MS RD LD CDE - State Licensure Committee Member
Competition and “scope creep” can jeopardize jobs and professional influence of Missouri RD’s. Other health professionals are seeking advancement into our practice arena. On the national scene, there are groups that have 48 hours of an on-line certification that are connecting with their state legislators. Their goal is to provide the public with information that should only come from the Registered Dietitian. The need for clarity in the public is great and impacts public perception of the RD. Health care reform may prioritize the “licensed” professional; therefore licensure has to be protected.
Suggested learning codes:
4000, 5370, 6080

2:30 p.m.
Adjourn