HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: A block of rooms has been reserved at the The Essex Resort & Spa in Essex, VT. Please make your reservations directly with the hotel, 800-‐727-‐4295. Indicate you are a VAND Annual Meeting guest to receive special a conference rate of $139 per night. To take advantage of the reduced room rate, reservations must be made by March 20, 2014.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS: The evening and full day program has been submitted for 9 Continuing Professional Education Units from CDR.
EXHIBITS: Many well-‐known companies and organizations will be exhibiting this year. Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn about the latest products and services of importance to your patients, clients, or practice, while earning Continuing Professional Education Units.
REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY: No refund will be given for cancellations made after April 2, 2014.
HANDOUTS: VAND will continue their efforts to be green again this year. Visit http://eatrightvt.org/vda.cfm?page=annual_meeting_2014 to download handouts, presentations, and speaker bios prior to the conference.
SILENT AUCTION: Don’t forget to bring your checkbooks! There will be a silent auction to benefit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation and the Betsy Hiser Scholarship.
SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
VAND gratefully acknowledges the following sponsors and exhibitors who have contributed to the support of the conference:
Vermont Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics 2014 Annual Conference
April 10 & 11, 2014 The Essex Resort & Spa
Essex, VT
Conference Agenda THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014 Requested 1 CPEU
5:30-‐6:00 pm| Registration
6:00-‐7:00 pm| Cooking Up Lactose Intolerance Friendly Foods Jill Goodroe, RD, New England Dairy & Food Council
Katie Webster, Recipe Developer & Food Stylist, HealthySeasonalRecipes.com
Learn how to cook delicious and nutritious lactose-‐intolerance friendly recipes and why it’s important for those with lactose intolerance to continue to enjoy nutrient-‐rich low-‐fat and fat-‐free dairy.
7:00-‐8:00 pm| Reception and Networking
Food and speakers sponsored by the New England Dairy & Food Council.
FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2014 Requested 8 CPEUs
8:00-‐8:30 am| Registration, Breakfast, Exhibits, Poster Session
8:30-‐8:45 am| Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:45-‐9:45 am| Rocking the Social Media World: 7 Secrets of Highly Visible RDs Dayle Hayes, MS, RD
In today’s electronic world, social media skills are no longer an option – they are essential in every area of dietetic practice. Learn simple strategies to master the apps and programs you need – and ignore those you don’t. Sponsored by The Beef Checkoff.
9:45-‐10:45 am| Becoming Leaders: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Healthcare Kimberly Evans, RD
Explore the challenges and opportunities of the changing landscape of health care delivery with the passage of the Affordable Care Act. Learn how RDs can secure a leadership position in the delivery of patient centered preventative care by identifying, and taking ownership of, attributes of an effective leader. Recipient of the Elizabeth Hiser Memorial Nutrition Scholarship.
10:45-‐11:15 am| Break, Exhibits, Silent Auction, Poster Session
11:15 am-‐12:15 pm| Treating Binge Eating Disorder: Evidence-‐Based Best Practices & the Role of the
Nutrition Professional Marsha Hudnall, MS, RDN, CD President & Co-‐owner, Green Mountain at Fox
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In 2013, Binge Eating Disorder (BED) was officially recognized in the DSM-‐V as an eating disorder. This session will review diagnostic criteria, contributing causes, and best practices for nutrition professionals working with those who suffer from this debilitating disorder.
12:15-‐1:30 pm| Lunch, Business Meeting & President’s Report, Exhibits, Poster Session
1:30-‐1:45 pm| Public Policy Workshop 2014 Highlights Stephanie Roque, UVM MSD Student
PPW focuses on critical policies that impact the health of the nation and the dietetics profession. This session will highlight the key issues discussed at the 2014 meeting and Stephanie will share her experiences as a workshop participant.
1:45-‐3:45 pm| Building Blocks of Behavior Change: Motivational Interviewing & Nutritional Interventions Julia Wacker, MSW, MPH
In this interactive session, participants will learn about motivational interviewing and its use in nutritional interventions, as well as practice the technique in small groups.
3:45-‐4:45 pm| Food Labeling for Health Care Professionals Laurie J. Beyranevand, Associate Professor of Law Associate Director, Center for Agriculture and Food Systems, Vermont Law School
This session will review the legal challenges of determining what is in our food and the potential impact and importance of the Food Safety Modernization Act. The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems food labeling website will also be demonstrated.
4:45-‐5:00 pm| Closing Remarks and Silent Auction Results