Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Northeast Region

05/09/2023

Calling all area Dietitians!

Join us at Utopia Food + Fitness at Park and the Tollway, NE Corner, directly across from the Super Target.
We will have a fun, interactive presentation on the evolution of Utopia, the scientific evidence (UT Southwestern study presented at FNCE 2019) behind this program by Carol Ireton-Jones, Ph.D. RDN, LD, CNSC, and some real-life client stories.

All attendees will be able to take home an individual, chef-inspired dinner … on us! Also, please bring your workout clothes if you’d like to experience an amazingly efficient and effective, total body workout (optional)!

Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Time: 5-7 pm
Location: Utopia Food + Fitness
2108 Dallas Parkway (In the Target shopping center)
Registration: eatrighttexas.org/events/northeast-dinner-and-a-workout-networking-event/

04/28/2023

VOTING ENDS TONIGHT at midnight
in the run-off election for 2024-25 president!

A unique link was emailed to you on Friday, April 21. Voting ends Friday, April 28 at midnight.

We have two amazing candidates on the ballot! Thank you all and best of luck to these two rock star women

04/28/2023

Today's the last day! Make your pick for 2024-25 Texas Academy President. A unique link was emailed to you April 21. Voting ends at midnight. Check your email for the link.

04/25/2023

Historic Run-Off Election for 2024-2025 President!

Howdy Northeast Region! In a historical tie, the Texas Academy is holding a special run-off election for the 2024-25 President.

A unique link was emailed to you on Friday, April 21. Voting ends Friday, April 28 at midnight.

We have two amazing candidates on the ballot! Let your social media followers know you voted by posting the "I voted" badge to your story! Badge can be downloaded from email. Thank you all and best of luck to these two rock star women

04/24/2023

Email your Texas House Representative regarding HB 2983.
And if you need help figuring out who that is ... https://wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home

Take action today by emailing your Texas House Representative regarding HB 2983. The bill would create the "Healthy Food is Good Medicine Pilot Project" to provide targeted medical nutrition assistance to Medicaid recipients who are pregnant or in the post-partum period and who have pregnancy- or diet-related health conditions.

Sample email is below. Click the link below for easier copy/paste and for a full synopsis.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ygpuk0hzSkgt21Kv0SR6v_G3q8-c8CzdOO1S14Y8EFU/edit?usp=sharing

Dear Representative _________:

I am a Licensed and Registered Dietitian living and working in House District _____ (or state your community). I am writing to request your support for HB 2983 by Representative Oliverson, which is being considered by the House on Wednesday, April 26.

The bill would create the "Healthy Food is Good Medicine Pilot Project" to provide targeted medical nutrition assistance to Medicaid recipients who are pregnant or in the post-partum period and who have pregnancy- or diet-related health conditions.

As a nutrition professional, I believe the proposed pilot is a thoughtful and collaborative way to measure how proper nutrition can help improve health outcomes and reduce health care spending in our state.

Please vote "YES" on HB 2983 so that this exciting project can move forward!

Thank you for your service to our state.

04/21/2023

Hey Northeast Region, we have (I think unprecedented) TIE for president-elect for the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. So we have a runoff

Voting ends Friday, April 28. Please vote and make you voice heard!

Have you voted yet? In a historical tie, the Texas Academy is holding a special run-off election for the 24-25 President. A unique link was emailed to you on TODAY. Voting ends Friday, April 28 at midnight central.

If you have any issues accessing your unique link, email info.texas.and@gmail as soon as possible.

04/18/2023

‼️THIS THURSDAY‼️ Support the Texas Academy Foundation by joining us for Trivia Night! Proceeds benefit the Foundation and student scholarships!

Check out "Trivia Night" on Eventbrite!

Date: Thu, Apr 20, 6:30 PM

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trivia-night-tickets-596890634957

04/13/2023

The Academy's scholarship application closes April 18. You can't win if you don't apply!

1 WEEK until the deadline to apply for Academy Foundation scholarships! 📅

Complete the centralized application by Tuesday, April 18 at 10 a.m. CT to be automatically considered for every scholarship for which you're eligible: sm.eatright.org/schlrshps

04/07/2023

Please review proposed changes to the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Bylaws. Use the form below to provide feedback or comments. The comment period will close at the end of the day on April 26, 2023.
Proposed Bylaws - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dyBYsjxD4LgY8SLZ9x2Q2ZIUqo1kZDRe/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115935438266687835399&rtpof=true&sd=true
Comment Form - https://forms.gle/mzpXSMBFEybeCKnH6

04/07/2023

Please cast your ballot for the 23-24 Texas Academy leaders. Members should use the link included on the email sent out April 1st or in the State Newsletter sent out April 3rd.

04/01/2023

The latest quarterly social media toolkit is available now! 📲

Check it out today for timely topics, upcoming deadlines and ideas to include in your blog, media interviews or on social media: sm.eatright.org/SMtoolkits

03/28/2023

Congrats to Laura Lizet Vizcaino Ruiz, who is our 2022 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Scholarship recipient! 👏🎉

Laura is currently completing a Didactic Program in Dietetics at Texas Woman's University and says the scholarship, “is a great motivation to keep working hard to get the degree that will allow me to develop professionally and earn a living.”

Learn more about Laura and the campaign: sm.eatright.org/LauraRuiz/FoundationScholar

03/28/2023

Congratulations to this year's Contest winner, Jane Guo, MCN, RDN, LD, of Dallas, Texas! 🙌🎉🎈

We asked, "What factors do you consider when helping people fuel their future?" Here's Jane's winning response:

"It is important to consider the individual as a whole because many life factors can affect their way of fueling themselves, including culture, beliefs, finances, time, responsibilities and relationships. Helping someone fuel their future requires looking at all these factors in the present and making plans to adjust or accommodate."

Learn more about Jane at sm.eatright.org/rdncontest23, and thanks to all of you who submitted a response for the contest!

03/28/2023

🎓 Could you or someone you know use a scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year?

📚 Tag them below to learn more about our Academy Foundation scholarships, which are open for applications through April 18!

💰 Individual scholarships range from $500 to $25,000 each, with dietetic scholarships available for all levels of study: sm.eatright.org/schlrshps

03/28/2023

Congratulations to Kristen Nyampong, who received the 2022 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Scholarship while completing a didactic program in dietetics at TCU – Texas Christian University! 🥳🎉

“I hope to help those among the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities heal from disordered eating and/or eating disorders,” says Nyampong. “With my lived experience and future dietitian credential, I will be able to connect to this niche community based on my identity and purpose.”

Learn more about Kristen and our Foundation scholarships (which are open for applications through April 18!) at sm.eatright.org/KristenNyampong/FoundationScholar

03/22/2023

MEET-UP AT MODERN MARKET IN DALLAS

Join the NE Region for dinner and meet other area dietetic professionals on April 28 @ 6 pm. 30% of the proceeds will benefit the Texas Academy and our efforts to support our profession and students. Can't make Friday evening? Grab a meal there any time between 11 am and 9 pm, mention the Texas Academy - Northeast Region to still support our efforts. Pick-up and take-out orders are included if you can't dine-in.
When: April 28 @ 6 - 8 pm
Where: Modern Market (modernmarket.com), 7949 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 110, Dallas 75230

Register: groupraise.com/events/244007