Olympia Area Dietetic Association

🚀 Exciting Leadership Opportunities! 🚀

Are you passionate about advancing the field of nutrition and dietetics? The Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is looking for dedicated leaders to join our team! 🌟

We have various leadership roles available, offering you the chance to:

✅ Shape the future of our profession
✅ Network with top professionals in the field
✅ Gain valuable leadership experience
✅ Make a positive impact on our community

📢 If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our mission, we want to hear from you!

🌿 Apply today and be a part of something great. 🌿

We had the most foodie fun at Thai Garden Restaurant last night ! Congratulations OADA for securing next years’ executive board 🥰

Listen up Olympia Area Dietitians!!

Having a blast 💥 celebrating

This Sunday, October 15th, is national mushroom day. Did you know there are over 10,000 different types of mushrooms? The Reishi mushroom, also known as the ‘mushroom of immortality’ is a woody, bitter mushroom popular in traditional eastern medicine that has demonstrated many health benefits in modern research including anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, and immune benefits. It is most commonly found and used as a powder (because you’re typically not cooking this one into a stir-fry!) - for ideas on how to incorporate Reishi into your diet to enjoy its health benefits, I’ve got a post up about it so you can learn more: https://rebrand.ly/krhmd1s

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day Dietary needs change during each stage of life. A nutritious, balanced eating plan can help ensure you're getting enough essential nutrients to maintain optimal health or manage health conditions. Plus, learn about the latest nutrition trends and how mental health is connected to physical health.

Teen Nutrition for Fall Sports Four key nutrition tips to keep your teen athlete nutritionally balanced, energized and ready to play.

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month!

This week's essay: “My Story as a First-Generation Latina Dietitian” by Su-Nui Escobar, DCN, RDN, FAND

As a first generation Latina RD, Su-Nui has had an extraordinary opportunity to serve as a spokesperson for Hispanic communities and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She advocates for increasing support and scholarship opportunities for minority students and interns. Su-Nui founded the dietetic internship program at Larkin Community Hospital and discusses some of the barriers minority students face in the path to becoming RD’s.

This summary is adapted from an essay featured in the Food & Nutrition Magazine® published on September 9, 2020. The original blog essay can be found at:
https://foodandnutrition.org/blogs/stone-soup/my-story-as-a-first-generation-latina-dietitian/

Let’s try some Colombian flavor!
Recipe of Colombian-Inspired Cazuela de Mariscos is available at:
https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/seafood-stew-cazuela-de-mariscos/

Cathy Visser ❤️❤️🙏🙏

The OADA Fall kick off was a wonderful success 🥰 thank you new and past members, and a shout out to our speaker Rachel for a fantastic presentation ✨👍 Magic Kombucha

Academy awards season is coming soon 🤩

Oly Area RDNS!!
The Skokomish Indian Tribe is seeking a well-qualified and experienced individual to provide nutritional counseling and other activities for patients and serve as the Indian Health Services (IHS) Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) Coordinator. The
work setting is in the Skokomish Health Department located in rural Mason County, Washington. Health Department staff provides a variety of integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, Indian Child Welfare and other supportive services.

Here is the main contact: Denese LaClair [email protected]

or let us know here, and we will email you the full PDF RFQ.

Make sure to register!!

Registration for the 2023 Conference is LIVE!

🌎 Evolution or Revolution: Framing the Future 🌎

There will be 6 separate 1 hour sessions starting Tuesday, March 7th:

Delivering Culturally Appropriate Patient Care
Birth to Adolescence: The Importance of Dietary Protein & Breakfast Consumption
Finding your Passion for Nutrition Policy and Advocacy
Pause Before Posting: Social Media with Ethics in Mind
Probiotics and Fermented Foods – What RDNs Need to Know
Nutrition Informatics: More Than Just Using Technology

Learn more here and be sure to register today to nab early bird pricing: https://www.eatrightwashington.org/page/2023-conference

HOT TOPIC! Dr. Mary Ellen Sanders, PhD speaks on Probiotics and Fermented Foods at our Virtual Conference 2023. REGISTER TODAY: https://bit.ly/3kxRTgV

Don’t forget! Let’s honor the rockstar Dietitians 😍 January 31st is the last day to submit ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Coming up!

📣Webinar announcement!📣

As part of the Oregon and Washington State Academy’s 2023 IDEA education series, this webinar aligns with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics IDEA Action plan with the goal of providing educational opportunities that enhance the cultural sensitivity of practitioners.

⭐️Clases de Cocina: Lessons from our Teaching Kitchen
⭐️Speaker: Rocio Petersen, MS, RDN, IBCLC
⭐️Join us on February 9, 2023, at noon PT

REGISTER HERE TODAY: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2501348698452185868

We anticipate this webinar will be approved for 1.0 CPE - please join us!

You still have time to nominate someone fantastic in your community!! 🤩

It’s that time of the year, local foodies!

Each year the Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics honors those in the dietetics profession who have stood out among their peers, elevating the field of nutrition and dietetics, and exhibiting strong leadership skills both in their position and in serving the community, at large. If this is you or someone you know, follow the link below and submit your application before Jan 31st.

Applications for the 2023 awards are NOW open! Make sure to look at all 5 links on the website when applying! Good luck to you all!

https://www.eatrightwashington.org/page/awards