DDA Meetings and Nutrition Events
DDA Meetings |
Affiliate Meetings
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Spring Seminar |
Main Event: Fight Against Obesity |
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Location:
Beasley Auditorium
1st floor of the Truett Building
Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas
3500 Gaston Ave.
Dallas, TX 75246
Topic:
Dr. Kamilia Smith will be presenting on Women's Health with an emphasis in content around Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Read more about Dr. Smith here. |
Time:
5:30 Intern Welcome Session
6:00 - 8:00 Member Meeting
Next meeting... coming soon |
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Title:
Bariatrics 101 – A Team Approach to Obesity Management:
Coaching Your Client's Behavior, Healthy Nutrition & Activity
Description:
Obesity is reaching epidemic proportions with 68% of the United States population of adults categorized as overweight or obese. Excess weight is the contributor to many co–morbid diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, back and joint problems, etc. This continuing education seminar is filled with practical information for weight management as well as new skills to assist healthcare professionals with behavior modification. This seminar is the first step in becoming certified as a MindMaps Education Systems professional or can be used to meet recertification continuing education requirements.
Topics Include:
Human Behavior and the obese client
Nutrition myths and facts to promote weight loss
Exercise myths and facts to promote weight loss
Assessing your client’s psychological status and needs to be successful with weight management
Assessing your client’s nutrition needs for all aspects of weight loss including bariatric surgery
Assessing your client’s activity needs for all aspects of weight loss including bariatric surgery
Today’s most common obesity surgical treatment options
Creative ways to assist client’s nutritional needs
Coaching your clients wants
Coaching behavior change in obesity
Introduction to neurolinguistic programming(NLP) for behavior change
Practice coaching and NLP techniques – small group practice
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Location:
Purely for Fitness
2008 East Hwy. 114
Southlake, TX 76092
817.993.0639
Brochure:
Download (PDF)
CEU's:
12.0 hrs. CPE – Level 2 for RDs and DTRs
Certified Life Coaches – 13 CCEs (Included in the Certified Weight and Obesity Management Coaching Program April 30 – May 3, 2010) – (ICF)
Certified Personal Trainers (CPT) – 12 contact hours – (CI–CPT)
Registration Fee:
$300 (early registration – by 07/15/10)
$350 (after 07/15/10)
Please call 817.993.0639 to register for this seminar. Payment options available.
Cancellation Policy:
All credit cards will be charged and checks cashed at the time of registering by phone, mail or e–mail. A 50% non–refundable fee applied if cancellation occurs 30 days or more before seminar. A 75% non–refundable fee applied if cancellation occurs 14 – 29 days prior to seminar. No refund available if cancellation notification provided 13 days or less before day of seminar or if no cancellation notification made.
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North Texas Diabetes Educators Association
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Title:
NTDEA Dinner Meeting
Pattern Management: Effective Use of a Powerful Tool
Location:
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
3520 Oak Lawn
Dallas 75219
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More information:
www.mycecenter.com
Time: 5:30-8:30
CEU: 1.5 contact hours |
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Title:
Nutrition Support Challenges - Managing the Tough Cases
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Brochure:
Download (Word) |
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2011 TDA FNCE - Houston, TX
2011 TDA FNCE is being held April 7-9, 2011 in Houston at the Westin Oaks Houston. The Westin Oaks Houston is connected to the Galleria Mall. The theme for 2011 is "Translating Trends Into Reality for the Dietetic Professional".
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Plans are already underway to make this another spectacular event. Please mark the dates on your calendar so you can join us in Houston in 2011!
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Previous DDA Meetings and Handouts
Want to see last year's meetings, view the handouts or see what you missed? Check out the meeting archives.
DDA Membership Meetings: Non-DDA members are welcome for a small donation of $10 per meeting to support the cost of CE's and meeting costs. You can pay online or at the meeting.
To submit an event, contact DDA with the program title, brief overview, location, time and contact info.
Potassium
Did you know potassium rich fruits and vegetables may help preserve muscle mass in older adults? Experts estimate that most Americans consume only half the recommended amount of potassium. Foods high in potassium include:
Sweet potatoes
Tomatoes, Spinach
White beans, Soybeans, Lentils
Bananas, Peaches, Cantaloupes
Source: Tufts Health & Nutrition Newsletter - August 2008, Vol 26, Number 6
