Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Upcoming Events: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/upcoming-texas-academy-events-2396459 The Texas Academy consists of 5 regions throughout the state.
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Upcoming Events: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/upcoming-texas-academy-events-2396459

Texas Academy, an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is a not-for-profit professional organization of over 4,000 registered dietitian nutritionists, dietetic technicians, and students in Texas. Texas Academy members provide expert food and nutrition resources for Texans. They are here to help Te

xans improve and manage their health—and make eating an enjoyable and delicious experience. Our members work in a variety of settings such as: business and industry, schools, universities and research centers, hospitals and clinics, public health units, long-term care facilities, pharmaceutical companies and health fitness centers. The regions leadership team consists of a region director (voting member of the Texas Academy board of directors), a region director elect, and several committee chairs. Meetings and networking events are held throughout the region in different areas. The Texas Academy is governed by a 12 member board of directors (BOD) that is voted in a statewide election.

Dietetics professionals and students (at any level) are invited to submit an abstract for review and presentation during...
08/24/2023

Dietetics professionals and students (at any level) are invited to submit an abstract for review and presentation during the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Texas Academy) Annual Conference & Exhibition Poster Session April 5-6 2024 in Grapevine.

WHAT IS AN ABSTRACT?
An abstract is a brief, written summary (no more than 300 words) of the specific ideas or concepts to be presented, and a statement of their relevance to practice or research. Examples of appropriate work include traditional work such as primary research or secondary data analysis but may also include reports on wellness or nutrition promotion at the workplace or school, literature review, assessment instruments, management projects, or community outreach. We seek projects in foodservice, administration, clinical nutrition, nutrition education, community work, health promotion and wellness, or basic or clinical research. For additional information on abstract writing and poster session displays, refer to the following Journal of the American Dietetic Association articles: August 1993, A poster worth a thousand words; December 2001, Getting your abstract accepted.

The following two types of abstracts may be submitted:
Research abstracts include a brief description of Methods/process of the author’s original research or analysis of secondary data including design, methodology, subject characteristics and procedures, key findings or outcomes, and conclusions or implications for dietetics practice
Program/project report abstracts contain information about the need or purpose for such a program, project, or tool development; the theory or previous research upon which it is based, or setting for its use, if appropriate; the unique characteristics of the project, program, or tool; the characteristics of subjects or target audience involved; and the type of evaluation or proposed use for the tool or instrument

Waco and Temple Members, we have missed you! Please join us on September 23rd to enjoy all there is to explore at the Ho...
08/23/2023

Waco and Temple Members, we have missed you! Please join us on September 23rd to enjoy all there is to explore at the Homestead Craft Village! Meet up details and registration at

Join us for networking at Brazos Valley Cheese!

Consumer Protection: Licensure, Telehealth and Reimbursement WebinarRegister today for a complimentary webinar exclusive...
08/22/2023

Consumer Protection: Licensure, Telehealth and Reimbursement Webinar
Register today for a complimentary webinar exclusively for Academy members.

Thursday, August 24, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Central Time)

Advancing the profession and protecting consumers by advocating for consistent and defendable licensure laws remains a policy and advocacy priority for the Academy. To ensure the RDN can work at the height of their scope of practice and enact robust, consistent laws and regulations to govern the practice of dietetics and nutrition throughout the United States, the Academy established a multi-faceted national licensure strategy that guides and defines licensure advocacy.

Academy Members Registration:
https://eatrightevents.webex.com/webappng/sites/eatrightevents/meeting/register/e9901f1de3a7492b935144fd22bef685?ticket=4832534b00000006ec485287ed6236a18dfed883cbf64162ab8902913f920e6814e4cadfdf7843d0×tamp=1692719743909&RGID=re3a4c49de27d0b8dddb92cbf48e0080d

08/21/2023

We are excited to announce that the 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Embassy Suites Grapevine in the DFW area. We are thrilled to team up with the Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group to offer a Pediatric Track this year!
Registration to go live in early 2024!

It's that time of year again! We are calling for speaker proposals for our 2024 Annual Conference and Exhibition that wi...
08/18/2023

It's that time of year again! We are calling for speaker proposals for our 2024 Annual Conference and Exhibition that will be held April 5-6th in Grapevine, Texas!

We are excited to team up with the Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group to offer a Pediatric Track and we especially welcome all pediatric specialists!

Proposals should be submitted via our website (eatrighttexas.org/ACE) by October 29th.

Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group - PNPG

Walk for a good cause with the Texas Academy! Details at the event page at the link in our bio!The Dallas Heart Walk cel...
08/17/2023

Walk for a good cause with the Texas Academy! Details at the event page at the link in our bio!

The Dallas Heart Walk celebrates progress in the fight against cardiovascular disease and stroke and is a movement to change the heart health of our community by promoting the health benefits of increased physical activity. The American Heart Association Dallas Division’s Heart Walk is the #1 fundraiser in the nation! It’s a fun, family-friendly event where both community and corporate walk teams come together to help raise awareness and funds to aid in the fight against heart disease, the #1 killer in America.

We are excited to announce that the 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Embassy Suites Grapevine in ...
08/16/2023

We are excited to announce that the 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Embassy Suites Grapevine in the DFW area. We are thrilled to team up with the Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group to offer a Pediatric Track this year!

Registration to go live in early 2024!

The first "Lunch with your Delegate" is ONE MONTH away! Register today for this virtual event at https://www.eventbrite....
08/15/2023

The first "Lunch with your Delegate" is ONE MONTH away! Register today for this virtual event at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/upcoming-texas-academy-events-2396459!

Your Academy Delegates from Texas are part of the Academy’s House of
Delegates and are your voice upward. The House of Delegates (HOD) focuses
on critical issues that:

*Align with and support the strategic plan and impact goals.
*Have importance across multiple discipline areas.
*May impact practice areas, or specialized or subsets of practice areas.
*Have a long, short, or immediate impact on our profession.

Leadership from the House of Delegates also works to empower the
profession by embracing its values, developing a progressive culture, and
working toward a more diverse organization.

The Academy implements strategic planning and changes through policies,
actions, and composition to embody the vision and voice of its members. The
Board of Directors governs the Academy, and Academy staff implement
decisions. Delegates assist in governing the profession and developing policy on major professional issues.

Are you going to FNCE in October? Don't forget to register for our TEXAS FNCE MEET-UP!
08/14/2023

Are you going to FNCE in October? Don't forget to register for our TEXAS FNCE MEET-UP!

Join the Texas Academy in Denver, CO after the FNCE Opening Session for a networking event!

 has an online auction going on 32 Auctions  (4 Gallagher Club Tickets to see Houston Astros | 32auctions) on social med...
07/18/2023

has an online auction going on 32 Auctions  (4 Gallagher Club Tickets to see Houston Astros | 32auctions) on social media, through Sunday July 30th at 5 pm. The winner will receive 4 field tickets with Gallagher Club passes, plus an autographed photo of Jake Marisnick.

The Gallagher Club Amenities:
• Gourmet food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
• Top shelf, fully stocked private bar
• Spacious dining area
• 15 large screen HD TVs
• In-club wait-service
• Lounge, dining and high-top table seating
• Plush, extra-wide luxury seating
• In-seat wait-service
Valid for 4 people. No age restrictions for participants.
Duration: 1 Game. Approximate seat location is between sections 105-108 or 128-134.
Gallagher Club opens at the same time the ballpark does, 2 hours before the game.
Meal is included featuring an array of items as a buffet and free nonalcoholic beverages.

Alcoholic beverages are not included
4 Gallagher Club Tickets to see Houston Astros

Donate to the TANDPAC via the link in our bio or visit https://eatrighttexas.org/public-policy/texas-academy-pac/Suggest...
07/17/2023

Donate to the TANDPAC via the link in our bio or visit https://eatrighttexas.org/public-policy/texas-academy-pac/
Suggested amount: $25

Governor Abbott elected not to add any additional items to the second special agenda, so once the tax issue was resolved, the Senate and House gaveled out. While there may be a third special session called later in the year, it is currently unclear what comes next for the Dietitians' licensing issue--be it a regulatory or legislative solution. Now more than ever, we need to be agile in our approach. Please donate to the TANDPAC if you are a Texas Academy Member. Visit https://eatrighttexas.org/public-policy/texas-academy-pac/ or click the link in our bio!

Donate to the TANDPAC @ https://eatrighttexas.org/public-policy/texas-academy-pac/Senate Bill 2016 During the regular se...
07/10/2023

Donate to the TANDPAC @ https://eatrighttexas.org/public-policy/texas-academy-pac/

Senate Bill 2016
During the regular session of the 2023 Texas Legislature, the Texas Academy partnered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to successfully shepherd through the Texas Senate and House of Representatives one of the most significant licensure bills impacting Texas Dietitians in recent history.
While Senate Bill 2016 made minor “clean-up” changes to the Dietitian’s statute, its primary purpose was to better align our current licensing law with national Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing standards—specifically, with CDR’s requirement for a master’s degree, which goes into effect January 1, 2024.
Unfortunately, while Senate Bill 2016 passed the Texas Legislature, it was one of 76 bills vetoed by Governor Abbott following the regular session.
Where do we go from here? Senator Zaffirini has already refiled the bill in the second 30-day special session that Governor Abbott convened immediately upon adjournment of the first special. While the bill number has once again changed—it is now Senate Bill 14—the language remains the same as what passed the Legislature during the regular session.
Importantly, only the Governor can determine which issues are considered in a special session. Governor Abbott has publicly implied that vetoed bills could potentially be revisited in a special session after consensus is reached on property tax relief.
The Texas Academy is also poised to collaborate with TDLR if, in the absence of the Legislature providing statutory clarity, the agency elects to amend Dietitian rules and regulations to address the upcoming credentialing change required by CDR.
Although the political fluidity of our current situation makes it hard to identify a definitive path forward at this point, it is ABSOLUTELY IMPERATIVE for the Texas Academy to be prepared and flexible. Toward that end, one of the most important actions we can take is to immediately grow our PAC so that we are able to support legislative champions like Senator Zaffirini and others willing to advocate for our profession.

Today marks the first day of the 2023-2024 Texas Academy Membership Year! Please welcome Nikki Nies as our 23-24 Preside...
06/01/2023

Today marks the first day of the 2023-2024 Texas Academy Membership Year!

Please welcome Nikki Nies as our 23-24 President!

Need CEU content for Summer? Check out the Texas Academy Webinar Store! Available for members and non-members. Check it ...
06/01/2023

Need CEU content for Summer? Check out the Texas Academy Webinar Store!

Available for members and non-members.

Check it out today @ eatrighttexas.org/webinar-store

Need CEUs before the end of May? We have you covered! Checked out content for starting your dietetics business, embracin...
05/02/2023

Need CEUs before the end of May? We have you covered! Checked out content for starting your dietetics business, embracing diversity, reimbursement, public policy, and more!

Available to members and non-members! :)

https://eatrighttexas.org/webinar-store/

Have you voted yet? In a historical tie, the Texas Academy is holding a special run-off election for the 24-25 President...
04/26/2023

Have you voted yet? In a historical tie, the Texas Academy is holding a special run-off election for the 24-25 President. A unique link was emailed to you April 21. Voting ends Friday, April 28 at midnight central.

If you have any issues accessing your unique link, email info.texas.and@gmail as soon as possible.

Take action today by emailing your Texas House Representative regarding HB 2983. The bill would create the "Healthy Food...
04/25/2023

Take action today by emailing your Texas House Representative regarding HB 2983. The bill would create the "Healthy Food is Good Medicine Pilot Project" to provide targeted medical nutrition assistance to Medicaid recipients who are pregnant or in the post-partum period and who have pregnancy- or diet-related health conditions.

Sample email is below. Click the link below for easier copy/paste and for a full synopsis.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ygpuk0hzSkgt21Kv0SR6v_G3q8-c8CzdOO1S14Y8EFU/edit?usp=sharing

Dear Representative _________:

I am a Licensed and Registered Dietitian living and working in House District _____ (or state your community). I am writing to request your support for HB 2983 by Representative Oliverson, which is being considered by the House on Wednesday, April 26.

The bill would create the "Healthy Food is Good Medicine Pilot Project" to provide targeted medical nutrition assistance to Medicaid recipients who are pregnant or in the post-partum period and who have pregnancy- or diet-related health conditions.

As a nutrition professional, I believe the proposed pilot is a thoughtful and collaborative way to measure how proper nutrition can help improve health outcomes and reduce health care spending in our state.

Please vote "YES" on HB 2983 so that this exciting project can move forward!

Thank you for your service to our state.

“Have you voted yet? In a historical tie, the Texas Academy is holding a special run-off election for the 24-25 Presiden...
04/25/2023

“Have you voted yet? In a historical tie, the Texas Academy is holding a special run-off election for the 24-25 President. A unique link was emailed to you on Friday, April 21. Voting ends Friday, April 28 at midnight central.

If you have any issues accessing your unique link, email info.texas.and@gmail as soon as possible

Have you voted yet? In a historical tie, the Texas Academy is holding a special run-off election for the 24-25 President...
04/24/2023

Have you voted yet? In a historical tie, the Texas Academy is holding a special run-off election for the 24-25 President. A unique link was emailed to you on Friday, April 21. Voting ends Friday, April 28 at midnight central.

If you have any issues accessing your unique link, email info.texas.and@gmail as soon as possible

Have you voted yet? In a historical tie, the Texas Academy is holding a special run-off election for the 24-25 President...
04/21/2023

Have you voted yet? In a historical tie, the Texas Academy is holding a special run-off election for the 24-25 President. A unique link was emailed to you on TODAY. Voting ends Friday, April 28 at midnight central.

If you have any issues accessing your unique link, email info.texas.and@gmail as soon as possible.

Dietitians, Diet Techs, and Students spoke with TX Legislators about nutrition priorities today! Great job!
04/13/2023

Dietitians, Diet Techs, and Students spoke with TX Legislators about nutrition priorities today! Great job!

Please cast your ballot for the 23-24 Texas Academy leaders. Members should use the link included on the email sent out ...
04/11/2023

Please cast your ballot for the 23-24 Texas Academy leaders. Members should use the link included on the email sent out April 1st or in the State Newsletter sent out April 3rd.

Please join us in congratulating our 2023 Texas Academy of Nutrition & Dietetic student award recipients! If you are att...
04/09/2023

Please join us in congratulating our 2023 Texas Academy of Nutrition & Dietetic student award recipients!

If you are attending Texas ACE in Austin please join us for a luncheon at 1:10 pm in the Capitol Ballroom to honor these amazing recipients in person. All those attending conference are invited!

Registration and agenda details found here: https://eatrighttexas.org/ace/

Who is excited about the annual conference? See you there!
04/07/2023

Who is excited about the annual conference? See you there!

The Texas Academy has reserved a limited block of rooms at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol for a discounted pri...
03/23/2023

The Texas Academy has reserved a limited block of rooms at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol for a discounted price. Make your reservation by March 31st while the discounted rooms are available!
For those of you who are driving, the Sheraton has discounted thier fee for self-parking for overnight guests from $40 to $20 per day.

LINK IN BIO



Registration, agenda, and hotel details can be found on eatrighttexas.org/ace
03/21/2023

Registration, agenda, and hotel details can be found on eatrighttexas.org/ace

Early bird prices ending soon, buy your tickets today! Don't miss out on these great rates AND on the chance to win a fr...
03/13/2023

Early bird prices ending soon, buy your tickets today! Don't miss out on these great rates AND on the chance to win a free hotel stay at the conference hotel (Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol).

Registration details found here: https://eatrighttexas.org/ace/



Happy NDTR Day!! Celebrate your NDTR today!
03/09/2023

Happy NDTR Day!! Celebrate your NDTR today!

In recognition of RDN & NDTR Day, enjoy 5% off your conference early bird registration! Use code “CELEBRATE”. **Availabl...
03/09/2023

In recognition of RDN & NDTR Day, enjoy 5% off your conference early bird registration! Use code “CELEBRATE”. *
*Available 3/8/23 - 3/9/23 only, not available retroactively

March 8th: Today we celebrate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day and thank those who provide indispensable food and nutrition services all over the world!

Marth 9th: Especially exciting this year is the first Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered Day! Thank you to those who have committed to helping people enjoy healthier lives in Texas and around the world.

Link in bio!

Happy RDN day to all of you amazing dietitians out there!
03/08/2023

Happy RDN day to all of you amazing dietitians out there!

Happy National Nutrition Month!
03/07/2023

Happy National Nutrition Month!

Check out our amazing line-up of speakers for the 2023 Annual Conference & Expo!. See you there!Early Bird rates availab...
03/07/2023

Check out our amazing line-up of speakers for the 2023 Annual Conference & Expo!. See you there!

Early Bird rates available through March 15th, register today! All Early Bird Registrants will be entered into a raffle for 1 night of stay at the Sheraton at the Capitol Hotel during the conference! Recipient will be notified March 16th. Earn a total of 15 CEU (approval pending).

Registration info, Pre-conference Nutrition Day at the Capitol and post-conference Student Nutrition Bingo details found here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-texas-academy-annual-conference-exhibition-tickets-520486187197




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Free webinar for RDNs, NDTRs, dietetic students and interns with CPE on May 19 at 12 noon central time hosted by RDNs Jen Nguyen and Wendy Bazilian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation. All donations up to $500 made to the Foundation when registering for or during this event will be matched. Click anywhere below to link to registration.
FEB'S BEST GET: GET IN THE REPORT & GET A CHANCE TO WIN $50. DEADLINE FEB 10.
Hey there Texas Academy Members! We are getting beat by 24 states who have more voters than us so far. Our voting % is dismally low at 4% and we are usually in the high teens by now. Your voice really matters to the future of our Academy. Please vote and spread the word. VOTE TODAY-DON'T DELAY.
The Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is looking for expert speakers for this year's Annual Conference and Exhibition in beautiful Georgetown, Texas, April 2-4, 2020. The planning committee is especially interested in speaker proposals in the following areas and disciplines: Entrepreneurial/business Issues, Telehealth, new approaches in clinical practice, food safety, and ethics in dietetic practice. A complete list is available with detailed information on submitting your proposal at: https://www.eatrighttexas.org/2020-texas-academy-annual-conference-speaker/

Please submit your proposal by October 15th!
Seeking current juniors, seniors, and graduate students studying nutrition and dietetics in Florida and Texas who want to be mentored by current RD/RDNs! 👀 Program runs from Fall 2019-Spring 2020. Enrollment ends 8/9/19.

Click on the link below for more information or contact the project coordinators at [email protected]. ⬇️
Hi if you work in wellness scope of dietetics, we have a job opening in Houston and it’s a really great opportunity. Message me for more details.
Dear neighboring state AND,
Please help us support you by supporting us in Nevada--& earn up to 12 CPEUs!

We hope that you will help us to establish RDNs as the “purveyors of energy balance”….. Who is more qualified?

Our focus continues on:
1)providing a portable tool kit (THE BLACK BAGTM) for dietitians on-the-go so they can implement best practices anywhere, anytime;
2)supporting the evolution of questions through a THE BLACK BAGTM MENTOR CLUB with our expert consultants; 3)creating opportunities for research and finding answers through pilot studies supported by a Certificate of Training on tools and methods in THE BLACK BAGTM and small grant support through fellowship awards!

Please plan on joining us for:

"New Methods to Determine & Evaluate Energy Balance”
Sept. 15th, 2018 in Reno, NV
Visit genquestnutrition.com for more information and full program brochure.
Exciting opportunity for a Consultant Registered Dietitian to join our team.

Position offers excellent compensation and flexible schedule! Hotel Provided! Additional compensation available for travel.

Opportunity is for 20 – 40 hours per week in our Dialysis facility located in Laredo, TX. Position is completing nutrition assessments, educations, and working with the interdisciplinary care plan team.

Candidate must be accredited by the CDR and be licensed in the state of TX.

Please visit our website to apply: www.consultantdietitians.com or email: [email protected]
Free July 25 Webinar: Helping RDNs Understand Medicare’s New Quality Payment Program

Have you heard Medicare is shifting away from fee-for-service to pay-for-performance? Join experts from the Academy’s Nutrition Services Payment Committee and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as they review Medicare’s Quality Payment Program (QPP) and explain what it means for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) in a free 1.5 hour webinar.

Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Time: 12 noon to 1:30 pm Central time
CPE: 1.5 hours pending
Speakers: Natalie Stephens RDN, LD, FAND and Oluyemisi Aderomilehin, MPH, CPH, CHES

Register here:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic members . Please take advantage of this unique opportunity to select the first-ever Transforming Vision into Action Award recipient. Review the video and abstract for each of the 2 finalists. Then cast your vote for the submission that you feel best transforms a vision into action for dietetics practice and/or education.

The Council on Future Practice’s Transforming Vision into Action Award is given in recognition of outstanding collaborative contributions of Academy members and their teams. The purpose of this new award is to recognize innovative programs or products that transform a vision into nutrition and dietetics practice and/or education with outcomes relevant to the future. Thanks for voting!

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