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RD411.com Keeps On Growing! Message from Nancy Collins, PhD, RD, LD/N, FAPWCA I am so happy to announce that I was selected as the Entrepreneur of the Year by the Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group (DPG). This award means so much to me. I remember starting out over twenty years ago and all the changes that have transpired since then. I recall sitting in my diet therapy class in 1989. The instructor told us about a dietetics “rule” that required all newly registered dietitians (RDs) to work in a hospital for at least two years upon graduation. I had never heard of this rule before and was unnerved by it because I never envisioned myself working as a hospital dietitian. I asked my other instructors and they all agreed that the norm was for new graduates to seek employment only in a hospital setting. I didn’t have anything against hospital work per se and had even enjoyed my internship in a hospital very much but I knew I was not a 9 – 5 personality; besides, I had always dreamed of running my own business and loved long-term care. I took my chances and the very first day after graduation, I opened my own consulting business. As they say, the rest is history. It has been a wonderfully challenging, winding road with ups and downs, and wins and losses but overall, it was the right choice for me. To be recognized for having the entrepreneurial spirit is truly touching and just makes me want to start another business! Yes, I already have one planned out. I know; I am crazy. Sincere thanks to the NE DPG for this amazing honor. Speaking of crazy, the new features are just about ready to launch. We have been testing and retesting trying to work out the kinks but there have been a lot of kinks. In just a few short weeks, you will be able to start your own blog, chat in the forums, post your videos or podcasts, develop a listing in the professional directory, and search for jobs. Oh, and I still have over 100 new resources ready to post, many of which are based on your requests. As always, I love to hear your comments and feedback. Please email me at Nancy@RD411.com.
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RD411 has joined the Twitter craze! Click here to follow along. Tweets will point out new additions to the site, as well as additional news from the world of dietetics, nutrition, and healthcare. And for good measure, there may be some personal comments and observations—now that should be interesting!
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How many of your patients need help figuring out which fats promote health, what those health benefits are and which fats are unhealthy? Filippo Berio Olive Oil is full of good fats—over 75% are monounsaturated fatty acids. Plus Filippo Berio Olive Oil contains no trans fats and is lower in saturated fat (SF) than other fats, like butter. The fats in olive oil help lessen the risk of heart disease, reduce cholesterol when substituted for other SFs, and may control blood sugar levels. For a patient friendly side-by-side comparison of good and bad fats, click here.
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Ostomy-Wound Management, NuMedix and RD411.com have partnered to bring us a new FREE course entitled The Nutritional Melting Pot: Understanding the Influence of Food, Culture, and Religion on Nutrition Interventions for Wound Healing. This article addresses the food habits of our nation’s largest ethnic, racial, and religious groups and discusses how these diets affect nutrient intake as it relates to wound healing. Click here to download everything you need to receive two free units of continuing professional education while learning about a hot topic.
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The next topic in the free teleconference series is entitled Hyperglycemia, Diabetes and Wounds: Implications for Healing. Join speaker Kathy Warwick, RD, CDE as she discusses the negative effects of hyperglycemia on wound healing and immune function, and recommendations to help manage and prevent complications. She will also discuss the role of specialized nutrition to help manage glucose levels and support wound healing. Please click here for more information.
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| Can a great tasting pasta have a low glycemic index? Dreamfields Pasta contains only 5 grams of digestible carbs and has 5 grams of fiber. Like other premium pastas, Dreamfields is made primarily with durum wheat semolina, which is why it has all of the flavor and texture of traditional pasta. RD411.com users can get a free sample kit so you can taste it and see for yourself. Just click here and a free kit will be mailed to you via the US Mail.
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RD411.com now offers bi-monthly four-page newsletters that you can use to stay in touch with your own clients and patients. Each newsletter contains timely topics, covering various aspects of nutrition, health, exercise, and well-being. The content meets the same high standards that RD411.com demands, and is peer reviewed and referenced, where applicable. You can download the file and then send it to your own mailing list or you can bring the file to your local print shop if you prefer paper copies. You can even personalize the newsletter with your contact information. Click here to see the new Summer issue and learn more about this new service.
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Each month Dr. Collins highlights one book she recommends. This month I have a movie to recommend instead of a book. If you have not yet seen the movie Food, Inc. it is well worth your time. This movie reveals hidden truths about our nation’s food supply that will surely make you stop and think about the food you are putting on your own dinner table. As nutrition and health professionals, we try to influence patients and clients to make better food choices yet we often fail. Why is that? This movie lifts the veil on what is happening to our food supply as gigantic corporations, powerless farmers, and lax, overburdened regulatory agencies clash. As the movie affirms, we vote every time we purchase a food item. Perhaps after seeing this movie, you will see we have the power to turn the tables. Click here for more information and to find a theatre near you.
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The first annual nutritionDay in the U.S. is planned for November 5, 2009. This event is the first annual single-day audit aimed at improving patient care and helping to reduce healthcare costs by documenting patient nourishment (and related outcomes) in hospitals across the country. In addition to RD411.com, official partners for the event include ASPEN and ESPEN (European Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition), and SCCM (Society for Critical Care Medicine). The U.S. event is patterned after ongoing nutritionDay in Europe audits which, in 2008, involved more than 45,000 patients in nearly 1600 units in 30 countries. Each participating U.S. hospital will receive a report showing the current status of its unit compared with the same specialty in all participating units. Subsequent nutritionDay studies will enable participants to identify successes resulting from improvements made. Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in this important November 5th benchmarking initiative! If you haven’t already, register your facility now. Contact nutritionDay in the U.S. National Project Coordinator Gail Gewirtz, MS, RD at nutritiondayus@ymail.com or 847-254-2034.
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The more successful each individual dietitian is, the more successful the profession is as a whole. Think of RD411.com as your virtual assistant. The less time you spend reinventing the wheel, the more time you’ll have for your patients and clients – and yourself. You are welcome to download, modify, and distribute any materials you find on RD411.com for free.
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Let RD411.com save you time so you can get back to the business of nutrition and healthcare. Here is just a sampling of things you will find on the site: Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies: Physical Assessment Patient Education Materials Toddler and Kid Resources Renal and Diabetes Resources And hundreds of more FREE resources on www.RD411.com
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New Glucerna® bars will provide people with diabetes new flavors to meet their breakfast eating occasion. Glucerna® Blueberry Snack Bar and Glucerna® Cinnamon Bun Mini-Snack Bar are two new additions to the Glucerna® bar line. For more information, visit www.glucerna.com.
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Patients frequently ask where they can purchase the same medical nutritional products they were given in their health care facility. When patients leave the hospital, nursing home or rehab facility they need access to the same quality and selection of products so they can continue their recovery at home with all the tools available. Many suppliers require full case purchases and have unrealistic minimum orders making it difficult for patients to place an order for home use or even for small facilities to stock a variety of products. 4WebMed offers nationwide home delivery of specialized nutritional products. Their flexible program provides patients with the ability to order frozen and shelf-stable products in reasonable quantities. 4WebMed also allows purchasers to break cases and mix flavors. They have specialized products from most major manufacturers to address a wide range of medical conditions including stroke, cancer, gastric bypass, diabetes and dialysis. 4WebMed is family owned and operated and is celebrating their tenth year of helping people find the right nutritional supplements for their healthcare needs. For more information, click here or call 954-322-2668.
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| Want to Help a Busy Colleague? RD411’s philosophy is simple – the more successful each individual dietitian is, the more successful the profession is as a whole. This is a community site and we welcome submissions, ideas, and suggestions from all colleagues and practitioners. If you have developed a great policy, a helpful form, or have another idea to share, contact Dr. Nancy Collins, PhD, RD, LD/N at RD411Office@gmail.com. Our goal is to get you out of the office and back with patients or clients doing what you do best!
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