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March is National Nutrition Month. This year, the American Dietetic Association proudly announces the first-ever Registered Dietitian Day March 10. As the nation's food and nutrition experts, registered dietitians are committed to improving the health of their clients and community by translating the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living. Registered Dietitian Day will commemorate the dedication of registered dietitians as advocates for advancing the nutritional status of Americans and people around the world.
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What: Lunch 'n Learn--Nutrition Q&A with registered dietitian Deborah Zippel; drop-in event; participants can ask questions related to diet and nutrition.
When: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 19
Where: Russell House, second floor, private dining room in the food court
Admission: Free
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Each year, the second Monday of March will be designated as Registered Dietitian Day.
Registered dietitians who work at the University of South Carolina include Brook Harmon and Susan Steck, Cancer Prevention and Control Program; Teresa Moore, Exercise Science; Joan Thomas and Angela Hitch, ASPH Nutrition Center; Kathy Mercer, Nursing; Lynn Thomas, Medical School; Elizabeth Morton, Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management; Deborah Zippel, Health Services; and Suzi Baxter and Caroline Guinn, Institute for Families in Society.
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What: Grocery Store Tour with registered dietitian
When: 4 p.m. March 25
Where: Gamecock Bi-Lo, Devine Street
Admission: Free
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More information about National Nutrition Month and Registered Dietitian Day is available on the American Dietetic Association's website at www.eatright.org.
Faculty and staff have access to the expertise of a registered dietitian through one-on-one sessions and monthly grocery store tours offered through Faculty and Staff Wellness Promotion. To arrange a personal session, call 7-3175. To learn about future grocery store tours, call 6-9393.
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