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Dietitians in the News


Dallas Dietetic Association members are active in the community and are frequently interviewed by various media outlets. Here is a listing of some of their most recent appearances.

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Dietitian Awards

DDA members who received awards (local, state and national awards).

Dietitians in the Media

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Neva Cochran, MS, RD, LD   7/2/2008

Mason (TX) County News
Title: "4th of July Eating that Won’t Cause Fireworks in Your Diet:
Details: Co-authored article with Erin Gregory about healthy July 4th eating; http://www.masoncountynews.com/news/article/4498


Neva Cochran, MS, RD, LD   6/25/2008

Maximum Fitness magazine July/August 2008
Title: "Carnal Consumption: Pasta! Pasta!"
Details: Wrote item about pasta's complex carbs helping boost serotonin levels for a mood-elevating effect


Neva Cochran, MS, RD, LD   6/18/2008

Mason (TX) County News
Title: "Eat to Beat the Heat"
Details: Article co-written with Jena Brown, Presbyterian Hospital Dietetic Intern; http://www.masoncountynews.com/news/article/4051


Lona Sandon, M.Ed., R.D., L.D.   6/12/2008

Quick Dallas Morning News
Title: Up All Night: Watch Those Drinking Calories
Details: http://www.quickdfw.com/sharedcontent/dws/quick/columnists/ltellez/stories/DN-pop--bestworstdrinks_12ick.ART.State.Edition1.4696991.html


Jennifer Neily, MS, RD, LD   6/12/2008

Quick Dallas Morning News
Title: Up All Night: Watch Those Drinking Calories
Details: http://www.quickdfw.com/sharedcontent/dws/quick/columnists/ltellez/stories/DN-pop--bestworstdrinks_12ick.ART.State.Edition1.4696991.html


Neva Cochran, MS, RD, LD   6/11/2008

Mason (TX) County News
Title: "A Special Way to Say Happy Father’s Day"
Details: Article co-written with Kari Frields, Presbyterian Hospital Dietetic Intern; http://www.masoncountynews.com/news/article/3864


Robin Plotkin, RD, LD   6/1/2008

Prevention Magazine
Title: Cook Like Your Life Depends on It!
Details: http://www.prevention.com/cda/article/cook-like-your-life-depends-on-it/d360c828118f9110VgnVCM20000012281eac____/nutrition.recipes/nutrition.basics/cooking.tips/0/


Neva Cochran, MS, RD, LD   5/30/2008

Rochester (NY) Democrat and Chronicle
Title: "Batavia company's fruit crisps bring health to snack aisle"
Details: Quoted in article; http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080530/BUSINESS/805300351/1001


Julie Bender, RD, LD   5/20/2008

Dallas Morning News
Title: Know Your Enemy: 10 Facts about Fat
Details: www.dallasnews.com


Jennifer Neily, MS, RD, LD   5/7/2008

NBC Channel 5 10pm News
Title: Sodium Intake Often Overlooked in Diets
Details: http://www.nbc5i.com/health/16194019/detail.html