The Winners of the Annual National Nutrition Month Poster Contest

On May 20, 2010 the Broward County Public School winners of the National Nutrition Month Poster Contest were given awards and money to buy a “Let’s Move” incentive prize. The annual event is coordinated by Darlene Moppert, MS, RD, Program Manager of Nutrition Education and Training at Broward County Public Schools and sponsored by the Broward County Dietetic Association.

The students did an amazing job. They creatively described the themes “Eat Right” or “Nutrition from the Ground”.

Congratulations to all the winners, parents,
teachers and nutrition service staff.

Broward County Public School Winners of the
National Nutrition Month Poster Contest

The Winners

The Registered Dietitian Chef Michelle Dudash, RD, CD

Chef Michelle Dudash, RD, CD

Website. Michelle Dudash Registered Dietitian and Chef

Twitter. @michelledudash

Facebook. Michelle Dudash, RD

YouTube. Michelle Dudash

Michelle Dudash, RD joins Shay Pausa in the
Daily Dish on SheKnows.com to explore the healthy choices
we can make for our pantry items.
Watch and learn how Shay did in her pantry.

The Registered Dietitian Gabrielle Riola, RD, LDN

Gabrielle Riola, RD, LDN

Website. Nurturing Nutrition

Blog. Nurturing Nutrition

Twitter. @NurturingRD

LinkedIn. Nurturing Nutrition 

The Registered Dietitian Broward County Dietetic Association

Broward County Dietetic Association (BCDA)

Broward County Dietetic Association

BCDA Newsletter (May, 2010)
BCDA on Facebook

Florida Dietetic Association

American Dietetic Association

BCDA Members

Jim Petiton, RD
Congratulations on Passing the RD Exam

BCDA Authors 

Nurturing With Nutrition

World Hypertension Day, May 17th

World Hypertension Day

Monday, May 17, 2010

2010 Theme

Healthy Weight, Healthy Blood Pressure

The World Hypertension League (WHL) is a division of the International Society of Hypertension (ISH), and is in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO).

World Hypertension Day was established to highlight preventable stroke, heart and kidney diseases caused by high blood pressure and to communicate to the public information on prevention, detection and treatment.

High Blood Pressure is a Global Epidemic. Over 1.5 billion people world-wide suffer from high blood pressure (or hypertension).

Prevention and Control of High Blood Pressure

*Maintain a Healthy Weight

*Eash More Fresh Vegetables and Fruits

*Cut Back on Salt Intake
*Exercise
*Check your Blood Pressure Regularly
*If you are on medication, take the medication as prescribed.

Hypertension Treatment: Diet
How to control hypertension with diet.


Hypertension, I Forgot to Mention

The International Society of Hypertension (ISH). ISH's main objectives are to promote and encourage the advancement of scientific knowledge in all aspects of research and its application to prevention and management of heart disease and stroke in hypertension and related cardiovascular diseases around the world.

The World Hypertension League (WHL).  The objectives of the World Hypertension League (WHL) are to promote the detection, control and prevention of arterial hypertension in populations.

The World Hypertension League is a federation of leagues, societies, and other national bodies devoted to this goal. Individual membership is not possible. The thrust of the WHL's action is in liaison with the member organizations, promoting the exchange of information among them, and offering internationally applicable methods and programs for hypertension control. Bringing together and stimulating organizations committed to the control of hypertension is the goal of the WHL.

Heinz Ketchup to Provide Consumers with Lower Sodium Ketchup

To help in the effort to reduce consumers’ sodium intake, Heinz will reduce sodium by 15 percent in its core line of ketchup beginning the summer of 2010. “As the largest producer of ketchup in the U.S., Heinz is dedicated to meeting the growing consumer demand for better-for-you products, particularly with lower sodium,” said Idamarie Laquatra, Director of Global Nutrition, Heinz. “ Heinz Ketchup is proud to provide consumers with lower sodium ketchup with the great taste that Americans expect.” This reduction in sodium will make Heinz Ketchup the lowest-sodium, nationally available ketchup in the U.S. 

Where does sodium come from?

Sodium comes from natural sources or are added to foods. Most foods in their natural state contain some sodium. However, the majority of sodium Americans consume comes from sodium added to processed foods by manufacturers. While some of this sodium is added to foods for safety reasons, the amount of salt added to processed foods is above what is required for safety and function of the food supply.

Reading Labels
When you buy prepared and packaged foods, read the labels. You can tell the sodium content by looking at the Nutrition Facts panel of a food. Listed are the amount for sodium, in milligrams (mg), and the “% Daily Value.” Also read the ingredient list to watch for the words "soda" (referring to sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda), "sodium" and the symbol "Na" to see if the product contains sodium.

Salt and/or Sodium Descriptors
Salt Free:  Meets requirements for "sodium free."
Sodium Free: Fewer than 5 milligrams sodium per serving.
Very Low Sodium:  35 milligrams or less sodium per serving.
Low Sodium: 140 milligrams or less per serving 
Reduced Sodium:  At least 25 percent less sodium per serving.
Unsalted:  Has no salt added during processing. To use this term, the product it resembles must normally be processed with salt and the label must note that the food is not a sodium-free food if it does not meet the requirements for "sodium free".

The FDA and USDA state an individual food that has the claim "healthy" must not exceed 480 mg sodium per reference amount. "Meal type" products must not exceed 600 mg sodium per labeled serving size.

Sodium and Hypertension.
In order for a food to make an Allowable Health Claim it must contain a defined amount of nutrients. In relationship to sodium and Hypertension the amount is 140 milligrams or less sodium per serving.

American Heart Association (AHA)
The American Heart Association recommends you choose and prepare foods with little or no salt to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Aim to eat less than 1,500 mg of sodium per day (less that 3/4 teaspoon of salt).
The AHA is working with federal agencies to identify ways to reduce the amount of sodium in the food supply. The association is encouraging food manufacturers and restaurants to reduce the amount of sodium in foods by 50 percent over a 10-year period. AHA will help Americans lower the amount of sodium they consume by the following strategies:
 1. Reduce the amount of sodium in the food supply,
 2. Make more healthy foods available (e.g., more fruits and vegetables); and
 3. Provide consumers with education and decision-making tools to make better choices.

 Tips for reducing sodium in the diet
 1.  Choose fresh, frozen or canned food items without added salts.
 2.  Select unsalted nuts or seeds, dried beans, peas and lentils.
 3.  Limit salty snacks like chips and pretzels.
 4.  Avoid adding salt and canned vegetables to homemade dishes.
 5.  Select unsalted, lower sodium, fat-free broths, bouillons or soups.
 6.  Select fat-free or low-fat milk, low-sodium, low-fat cheeses and low-fat yogurt.
 7.  Use spices and herbs to enhance the taste of your food. 
 8.  Add fresh lemon juice instead of salt to fish and vegetables.
 9.  When dining out, ask for your dish to be prepared without salt.
10. Don’t use the salt shaker. 

How much sodium is in salt?

1/4 teaspoon salt = 600 mg sodium

1/2 teaspoon salt = 1200 mg sodium

3/4 teaspoon salt = 1800 mg sodium

1 teaspoon salt = 2400 mg sodium

The American Dietetic Association

American Dietetic Association

The American Dietetic Association is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA is committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy.

  

Mission: Empower members to be the nation's food and nutrition leaders

Vision: Optimize the nation's health through food and nutrition.

Website. American Dietetic Association
ADA Members

For the Public

Student Center

Health Community

Media Press Room

Shop ADA

ADA in the News
The American Dietetic Association works to promote registered dietitians. This video highlights the successes of the ADA and the ADA's spokespeople program.

The Registered Dietitian Felicia D. Stoler, DCN, MS, RD, FACSM

Website. Felicia D. Stoler, DCN, MS, RD, FACSM
Host of Honey We're Killing the Kids!

Felicia Stoler's Reel

The Registered Dietitian Connie Diekman, MEd, RD, LD, FADA

Connie Diekman, MEd, RD, LD, FADA

Blog. Nutrition Bites

LinkedIn. Connie Diekman

Podcast. Eating Right with Connie Diekman

Connie Diekman is a past president of the American Dietetic Association (ADA). Previously she served as a delegate from the state of Missouri to the ADA House of Delegates. Diekman served on the House of Delegates Leadership Team and has been a member of the ADA's Board of Directors since 2004. She is a former chair of the American Heart Association, Missouri affiliate.

Diekman is a former media spokeswoman for the ADA. In this position, she has been quoted in thousands of magazines, newspapers, and on the Internet. She has appeared in numerous radio and television interviews at the local level and on national shows, ranging from the Today show to the Oprah show. Diekman currently serves on several advisory panels, providing her expertise in communications, especially related to consumer behavior change.

Prior to her appointment at Washington University, Diekman was in private practice working with physicians, corporations, and as an instructor at Fontbonne University in St. Louis. She is the voice of the "Eating Right" minute, which airs daily, on WBBM radio in Chicago. She is a former television nutrition reporter with the NBC affiliate in St. Louis and the local FOX affiliate.

Diekman has received numerous honors, including the Alumni Distinguished Service Award from Fontbonne University, the Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Award from the Missouri Dietetic Association, the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year-Missouri, and the Dr. Arthur Strauss Award, from the American Heart Association-St. Louis.

The Registered Dietitians Nutrition Blog Network

Nutrition Blog Network

Website. Nutrition Blog Network

Facebook. Nutrition Blog Network

Twitter. @nutritionblogs

The Nutrition Blog Network is a collection of blogs
written by Registered Dietitians - the Nutrition Experts.

The Registered Dietitian The Nutrition Twins®

The Nutrition Twins®

Lyssie Lakatos, RD, LD, CDN, CPT and

Tammy Lakatos Shames, RD, LD, CDN, CPT

Website. The Nutrition Twins®

Facebook. The Nutrition Twins

Twitter. @NutritionTwins

The Nutrition Twins Newsletter

YouTube. TheNutritionTwins

Life and Style - Sneaky Health Tips

The Registered Dietitian Heather Mangieri, MS, RD, LDN, CSSD

Heather Mangieri, MS, RD, LDN, CSSD

Website. Nutrition Checkup

Website. Sports Nutrition Checkup

Facebook. Nutrition-CheckUp

Twitter. @nutritioncheck

The Registered Dietitian Jessica L. Garay, MS, RD

Jessica L. Garay, MS, RD

Website. Major League Wellness

Blog. Major League Wellness Blog

Twitter. @mlwellness

What Registered Dietitians are saying about Nutrition, Food and Health.

The Registered Dietitian Julie Upton, MS, RD, CSSD

Julie Upton, MS, RD, CSSD

Website. Julie Upton

Website. Nutrition Spokesperson

Blog. Healthy Eating

LinkedIn. Julie Upton, MS, RD, CSSD

Twitter. @julieupton

What Registered Dietitians are saying about Nutrition, Food and Health.

The Registered Dietitian Marie Spano, MS, RD/LD, FISSN, CSCS

Marie Spano, MS, RD/LD, FISSN, CSCS

Website. Marie Spano.com
Blog. Performance Nutrition

Twitter @mariespano

LinkedIn. http://www.linkedin.com/in/mariespano

 

What Registered Dietitians are saying about Nutrition, Food and Health.

The Registered Dietitian Janet Helm, MS, RD

Janet Helm, MS, RD

Chief Food and Nutrition Strategist, North America
Weber Shandwick

Blog: www.NutritionUnplugged.com
Twitter: @janethelm
Facebook: Nutrition Unplugged

What Registered Dietitians are saying about Nutrition, Food and Health.

The Registered Dietitian Donna Israel, PhD, RD, CLT, LPC

Donna Israel, PhD, RD, CLT, LPC

Website. Professional Nutrition Therapists

In 1995, Dr. Donna Israel joined forces with dietitian Dr. Carol Ireton-Jones and created the company Professional Nutrition Therapist (PNT).  PNT was the first dietitian-owned business in the United States to be accredited nationally and with commendation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

 Donna Israel is a Fellow of the American Dietetic Association, member of the ADA Nutrition Care Process/Standardized Language Task Force, member of the ADA National Leadership Institute Team, winner of both the ADA Excellence in Consultation and Private Practice and the Texas Distinguished Dietitian Award. She is also a recognized licensed professional counselor and has provided medical nutrition therapy for over 10,000 individuals in medical nutrition therapy since beginning her private practice in 1982.

Dr. Israel has received numerous awards and honors in her profession and her community. She co-authored a journal for promoting an invigorating lifestyle and maintaining healthy weight entitled "Energy for Life". Her publications include more than 20 peer-reviewed articles on a wide variety of nutrition and wellness topics. Her research at Methodist Hospitals Dallas, TX was chosen for presentation at the 4th International Congress on Obesity. She was the dietitian filmed by PBS in 26 segments of Nutrition Pathways following her consultation with overweight/obese/hyperlipidemic clients and highlighting diabetes education and practice.

The Registered Dietitian Lucille Beseler, MS, RD, LDN, CDE

Lucille Beseler, MS, RD, LDN, CDE

Website. Nutrition and Family

What Registered Dietitians are saying about Nutrition, Food and Health.

Dietitians Share Earth Day Suggestions

Dietitians Share Earth Day Suggestions

Eat Green on Earth Day. Dietitians Share Their Best Eco-Friendly Food Shopping Tips by  Melinda Hemmelgarn, MS, RD (Today's Dietitian)

Earth Friendly Tips by Kathy Nichols, RD

Earth Day 2010 by Sheryl Lozicki, RD

Sustainable Groceries.
Stacy Roberts, RD from Holy Cross Hospital in Broward County, Florida is interviewed by Dave Aizer on sustainable groceries and eating. From the Morning Show, station SFL, WSFL-TV.

Go Green, Get Lean with Kate Geagan

Find out about sustainability, food choices and food security. USDA 

Eat Super Green for Earth Day with the Super Green Seafood List. Retweeted by Kate Geagan, MS, RD

Going Green for Earth Day by Andrea Samson, RD, LDN

A Dietitian's View. Celebrate Earth Day.