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Social Media and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Posted 4/25/2013 by  Guest Blogger
At the USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, we have been expanding our social media presence to reach consumers everyday on their favorite social media websites. Our goal is reaching consumers of any age with helpful dietary messages that they can apply whenever they are purchasing foods in cafeterias, choosing meals at restaurants, making choices at the grocery store, and planning and preparing foods at home.   Read More >>
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Linkedin Chat This Week!
Posted 5/29/2012 by  Michelle Tucker, MS, RD
We had such a great time with our members at our Linkedin Chat in March that we wanted to host another! Join us on our Linkedin Group Page on Thursday, May 31, from 2-3 pm CT for a live whole grain discussion.  Read More >>
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Top Tips for Media RDs--or those aspiring to be
Posted 5/10/2012 by  Guest Blogger
Today we welcome Pat Baird, MA, RD, successful media dietitian and University of Connecticut professor, to our blog. In her post, Pat shares some of the things she’s learned in her journey as a media spokesperson.   Read More >>
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Using Your Resources: Benefits of the Bell Institute Community
Posted 3/23/2012 by  Michelle Tucker, MS, RD
We don’t know about you, but as nutrition professionals, we stay pretty busy. In addition to the demands of daily life, we do our best to keep abreast of the latest in nutrition which, as we all know, is no small task.   Read More >>
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Happy Registered Dietitian Day!
Posted 3/14/2012 by  Michelle Tucker, MS, RD
Today marks the fifth annual RD Day and it’s the perfect opportunity to recognize all the wonderful dietitians in our community. We’re thrilled to be connected to so many of you and would like to applaud your commitment to helping people follow healthier eating habits that lead to healthier lives.  Read More >>
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Celebrating National Nutrition Month®
Posted 3/1/2012 by  Michelle Tucker, MS, RD
National Nutrition Month® starts today and provides us with a great opportunity to focus on “Get Your Plate in Shape.” While this means different things to different people, one thing is for sure – an “in-shape” plate follows the model of MyPlate, including a variety of nutritious foods from all food groups.   Read More >>
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Getting Social
Posted 2/28/2011 by  Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RD
Quick question…what does a cup of yogurt, a fashionista, a dietitian, and facebook have in common? At first glance, not much. As a dietetic student (many moons ago), I always knew part of my profession would be to communicate nutrition information. I had no idea it was during the dawn of a communication revolution!  Read More >>
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