The Registered Dietitian Pamela Ofstein, MS, RD, LDN

 Pamela B. Ofstein, MS, RD, LDN

 Blog. Pamela Ofstein

Website. eDiets

Twitter. @PamRD_eDiets

Facebook. Pamela Ofstein

LinkedIn. Pamela Ofstein

Pamela Ofstein is the Director of Nutrition Services at eDiets.com since 2003. eDiets.com is one of the leading providers of online diet and fitness services.

As head of the Nutrition Division, Pam represents eDiets in the following areas:
1.   Develops, Designs and Implements the company’s nutritional components, including all product offerings, food plans and meal development.

2.   Involved with the review of nutritional branding and marketing initiatives.
3.   As the Nutrition Expert and Company Spokesperson she is responsible for all nutrition media, public relations, web videos and podcasts. Pam has appeared on NewBaby.com, ITunes, iGot2Know.com, ExerciseTV, myalli.com, film productions (television commercials and recipe videos) and radio talk shows. She has contributed articles to Cooking Light, Best Life, Redbook, Maxim, Boston Herald, Washington Post, Miami Herald, Sun Sentinel and local magazines.

Decoding Food Labels

Pam takes you to the Supermarket

Since there is always room to work with the public and community sector, Pam owns and operates a private consulting practice Pamela B. Ofstein & Associates for over the past ten years promoting health and educating individuals on renal disease, diabetes, child obesity, weight-management and general nutrition health. Serving the public allows Pam to continue to lend her expertise as a national spokeswoman for a vast array of media venues.

Pamela Ofstein offers

Nutritional Tips, Post Pregnancy for Newbaby.com

Pam is the author of Look and Feel Great Through Nutrition, A Simple Guide to a Healthier You. The book is practical, easy to understand and designed for the public to control weight, improve energy, and enhance overall health.

“I think we can all agree that things in life need to be less complex. Understanding nutrition and ways we can improve our health should be just that – simple and easy. With so much information available it is easy to get caught up in nutrition overload. My goal is to reach out and provide the essential health and nutrition points that can be useful and make you think, ‘Aha, I understand this’."

 

Look and Feel Great Through Nutrition

Pam discusses her new book - a 60 minute guide to Nutrition, Health and Dieting.

Pam is a member of the American Dietetic Association and serves on the board of the Florida Council on Renal Nutrition/National Kidney Foundation. She received her Certification in Adult Weight Management from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Pam is the co-founder of the Annual Renal Professionals Forum Seminar. Some of her accomplishments include being named “The Young Recognized Dietitian” and the recipient of the “National Kidney Foundation Dietitian Exemplary Practice Award.”

The Registered Dietitian Jill Jayne, MS, RD - The Rockstar Nutritionist

Jill Jayne, MS, RD

The Rockstar Nutritionist

Website. I will not be bought

Website. Jump with Jill

Blog. On the Beat with the Rockstar Nutritionist

LinkedIn. Jill Jayne

Twitter. @jilljayne

The Rockstar Nutritionist Jill Jayne, MS, RD

meshes her credentials as a dietitian with her experience as

a musician to teach nutrition through entertainment.

The nutrition rock show Jump with Jill has reached 100,000 kids nationwide!
Check out the new promotional video on Jill's renovated website at www.jumpwithjill.com.

The Registered Dietitian Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD, CSSD

Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD, CSSD

Website. Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD, CSSD

Blog. Weight Loss Coach, Shape Magazine

LinkedIn. Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD, CSSD

Twitter. @cynthiasass

Shocking Salads

The Registered Dietitian Corinne Dobbas, MS, RD

Corinne Dobbas, MS, RD

Blog. Green Grapes Blog

LinkedIn. Corinne Dobbas

Twitter. @GreenGrapesBlog

Facebook. Corinne Dobbas

Corinne is active in her state dietetic association. She specializes in motivational interviewing, intuitive eating practices, counseling, group teaching, nutrition writing, event planning, brand/social media development, management and leadership. Her goal is to seek a position encompasses group and/or individual counseling as well as seminars and professional speaking. Corinne is talented in interpreting nutrition science for the general public and managing companies' brand and social media development.  

Congratulations on becoming a Registered Dietitian.
We wish you an Amazing Career filled with Wonderful Opportunities.

Essential Tools of the Trade

The Registered Dieitian Amy Kweller MS, RD

Amy Kweller MS, RD

Blog. The Pear Dish

Twitter: @AmyKwellerRD

Facebook. Amy Kweller

LinkedIn. Amy Kweller MS, RD

The Registered Dietitian Carol S. Casey, RD, CDN, LDN

Carol S. Casey, RD, CDN, LDN
Patriot, Veteran, Second Generation U.S. Navy Sailor,
Photographer, Biker and Registered Dietitian

Blogs

Just the Facts

Biker Dietitian

Nutrition Matters

Diary of a Mad Dietitian

Every Picture Tells A Story

Twitter. @CarolCasey

Facebook. Carol Deming Casey

Carol Casey is a Registered Dietitian who describes herself as a rebel, but one only has to review her blogs to realize she is a multitalented person.

Her love of our country is felt in her writings as a veteran and as a friend to many soldiers who have fought to protect our freedom.






Her eye for beauty is captured in her photography.


Carol lovingly has named her motorcycle "OZ".
She states, "When you see me with a smile on my face, you know I am riding".
Carol is an advocate for safe driving.

As a Registered Dietitian, Carol is compassionate about her work.

The Dietitian Emma Stirling, BSc, MND, APD

Emma Stirling, BSc, MND, APD

Website. The Scoop on Nutrition

Facebook. The Scoop on Nutrition

Twitter. @emmastirling

Emma Stirling, BSc, MND, APD. 

Leading Accredited Practising Dietitian from Australia; 

Health Writer and Blogger; 

The Scoop on Nutrition,

shares tips and insights on what's hot in food and nutrition. 

Older Americans Month May 26th: National Senior Health and Fitness Day

May is Older Americans Month

2010 Theme: "Get Going...Get Fit...Start Today!"

As we age there are a number of factors effecting our nutritional status.

Social Isolation

Depression

Poverty

Anorexia or Loss of Appetite

Chewing and Swallowing Problems

Medications

Acute or Chronic Medical Conditions

Poor Food Selection

Inability to Food Shop or Cook

Resources and References to Help Eating Well as We Age.
Eating Well as We Age (pdf)
Resources for Seniors from Nutrition.gov
Older Americans Need To Make Every Calorie Count (pdf)

May 26, 2010 National Senior Health and Fitness Day

Celebrate the 17th annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day.100,000 older adults will participate in activities at more than 1,000 locations throughout the U.S. The goal is to help keep older Americans healthy and fit. National Senior Health and Fitness Day is the nation's largest annual health promotion event for older adults.

The Mature Fitness Awards are designed to encourage and recognize regular physical activity among adults age 50, 60, 70, and over. The program offers 25 activities with something for everyone, from beginning exercisers to long-time fitness enthusiasts. Many activities are appropriate (or can be adapted) for disabled participants. When selecting an activity, find one that you enjoy and that fits into your daily or weekly routine so you will be likely to stick with it.

Shopping and nutrition tips for senior citizens,
from Elisa Zeid, MS, RD

Never too old to learn

Senior Health and Fitness Day - a day to highlight the importance of

keeping the mind sharp and the body in shape, as you age.

Studies have shown to live better and longer you've got to keep living.

Gotta Dance The Movie captures the adventures of the first-ever senior citizen

hip hop dance team for the New Jersey Nets Basketball Team,

from auditions through to center court stardom.

The Registered Dietitian Shelley Case, BSC, RD

Shelley Case, BSC, RD

Website. Gluten-Free Diet

Blog. Gluten-Free Diet Blog

Podcast. Gluten-Free Diet Podcast

Facebook. Shelley Case

LinkedIn. Shelley Case

Twitter. @shelleycase

Riceworks Sponsors Interview with
Celiac Disease Expert Shelley Case

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