CHARLOTTE DIETETIC ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER FALL 2019

Charlotte Dietetic Association

Newsletter

FALL 2019

And just like that, Fall has come and gone. Is it just me, or do the Fall months go by so fast? We had two member meetings with great turnout, a journal club, and a volunteer event! CDA stays busy! I am blown away by the participation and desire to learn more about so many different areas of dietetics within the Charlotte district. Our board has been working hard to come up with themes and ideas that keep everyone interested within CDA. Upcoming over the next few months, we hope to have a member meeting highlighting the food service side of dietetics. In February, journal club is partnering with Diversify Dietetics to engage more on diversity within the nutrition realm. Don’t forget to save the date for the Charlotte Regional Meeting on March 6th! I hope you all will join the CDA Board at Levine Children’s Hospital on December 18th, from 5-8 pm, as we decorate gingerbread houses with patients. During this time we will also have a holiday social, open to all members, to socialize and network. Cookies will definitely be involved. All we ask is you bring a canned good donation for the Second Harvest Food Bank. If all of this sounds so fun to you, I encourage you to start thinking about if you would be interested in joining the CDA board for the next year. Call for nominations will be here before you know it. Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about

President’s Pen Jennifer Goodman, RDN, LDN

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it. Keep spreading the word on CDA and encouraging dietitians in the Charlotte area to join! Here’s to all things pumpkin and a safe and happy holiday season,

Jennifer RD, LD, CNSC

Charlotte Dietetic Association President 2019-2020

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2019-2020 Regional

Meetings

December

Holiday

Social/Volunt

eer Event

December 108h at 6:00 pm

Topic: Gingerbread House building with the children at Levines Children’s

Hospital

Location: Gorelick Auditorium at Levine Children’s Hospital

Cost: FREE for CDA members; just $10 for non-members

Gingerbread houses have been donated by the hospital

(visit our facebook page and follow the link to register)

NCAND Regional Meeting in Durham

• When: December 6, 2019

• Where: Archie K. Davis Conference Center

NCAND Regional Meeting near Charlotte

• When: March 6, 2020

• Where: Gastonia Conference Center

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Member Spotlight

Name: Ranjana Lord, MS, RD, LDN

Position: Outpatient Oncology Dietitian - Levine Cancer Institute

School/Internship:

• Undergraduate: BS Biology and Nutrition (North Carolina

State University)

• Graduate: MS Nutrition (North Carolina State University)

• Internship: Lenior-Rhyne University

Favorite Food: Good Pizza…flavored crust is a bonus

Fun Fact: I love horror movies

Favorite Nutrition/Dietetic Advice: “If something sounds too

good to be true, it probably is.”

Name: Tina Marie Bloomer MS, RD, LDN

Position: Self-employed - Whole food, plant-based Dietitian & Health Made Simple

PRO. In addition to Public Speaking, I collaborate with individuals and businesses to

host community events, workshops, calls, and webinars to educate and empower

people on the power of whole food, plant-based nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.

School/Internship: Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC

Favorite Food: Salsa...on anything!

Fun Fact: I hate pulp in my beverages. I drink liquids and eat solids. I don’t mix the

two.

Favorite Nutritional/Dietetic Advice: When diet is wrong, medicine is of no

use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.

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Name: Ava Elmore

Position: Nutrition Specialist at Atrium Health Union, inpatient,

outpatient and cardiac rehabilitation

School/Internship: University North Carolina at Greensboro/ AP4

program with Georgia Department of Public Health

Favorite Food: Smoked Salmon

Fun Fact: I love saltwater fishing. I was able to reel in a 66 pound

halibut by myself (mostly)

Favorite Nutrition/Dietetic Advice: I endorse the 90/10 rule for

healthy eating. Choose well most of the time and it will allow for a

little wiggle room to indulge and not feel guilty or have a negative

health effect

Name: Grace Jones, RD, LDN

Position: Solutions Architect for the CBOARD Group. I work with

prospects during the pre-sales process to make sure they are buying

the right components of our diet office software for their needs.

School/Internship: I did you DPD at Northwest Missouri State

University and graduated in 2004. I did the 6-month dietetic

internship with South Carolina Department of Health and

Environmental Control (SC DHEC) in Sumter/Camden, SC and finished

that in 2004.

Favorite Food: Spaghetti

Fun Fact: I’ve been to 48 states and over 15 countries either due to

work or using miles accumulated from work

Favorite Nutrition/Dietetic Advice: Anyone can find a stuffy to

back up almost any position about nutrition. It takes a dietitian to

truly understand it all.

Member Spotlight

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September Member

On September 10th the Charlotte Dietetic Association held its first member meeting for 2019 at Levine Children’s Hospital. Erin Falls, RD and

Yoga instructor for Planks and Pizza was our speaker. Attendees were able to

participate in an amazing yoga class and a Q&A with Erin about her private practice

Mee

ting

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CDA

Journal

Club

On Tuesday October 22nd, members of the CDA met at Suffolk Punch to

discuss an article based on the Health at Every Size Approach. Aveanna Healthcare was gracious enough to

provide the evening with light appetizers. It was a great time and we look forward to seeing everyone at more events throughout the year!

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Isabella Santos 5k

On Saturday September 28th, some of our board members participated/volunteered at the Isabella Santos Foundation 5K for Kids Cancer. This event is the fastest growing family-

friendly race in Charlotte providing entertainment and activities for the entire family.

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Malnutrition Escape Room

On November 12th CDA members participated in a Malnutrition Escape Room, a challenge designed as an interactive learning experience that allows participants to test their knowledge, teamwork and problem-solving skills, while also familiarizing themselves with appropriate Abbott Nutrition interventions. This event took place at Gorelick Auditorium at Levine Children’s Hospital.

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On September 21st members of the CDA participated in a local meet-up hosted by Diversity Dietetics. This group was created by RDNs who mission is to increase diversity in the field of nutrition by empowering students and young professionals from underrepresented minority groups to join the next generation of nutrition experts.

Diversifying Dietetics

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Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Ingredients

• 2 cups gluten free steel cut oats or rolled oats – steel cut will have a crunch, rolled will be creamy

• 4 teaspoons chia seeds

• 4 teaspoons cinnamon depending on how strong you like it to be

• 1 teaspoon nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

• 8 teaspoons maple syrup

• 3 cups rice, almond, or soy milk (depending on who thick or thin you like your normal oatmeal)

Instructions

• Throw all the contents into a jar and mix well.

• Stick in the fridge overnight. Make several at a time. Can safely keep in fridge for a week.

Recipe from Tina Marie Bloomer dietitian behind Plan to Eat

Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 12 cup vegetable broth

• 4 cup dried green split peas, rinsed

• 2 medium onions, chopped

• 2 cups chopped carrots

• 4 celery ribs with leaves, chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram

• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• ½ teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon pepper

• 5/8 cup shredded carrots

• 4 green onions

Instructions

• In a large saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients: bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until peas are tender,

stirring occasionally.

• Add salt and pepper, simmer 10 minutes longer. Cool slightly in small batches, puree soup in a blender; return to the pan. Heat for 5

minutes. Garnish with shredded carrots and green onions. Yield 7 servings.

Recipe from Tina Marie Bloomer, dietitian behind Plan to Eat

Fall Recipe Inspiration

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