Mark your calendar and save the date for MDA's fall conference at the University of Michigan - Dearborn Campus.  The conference is FREE to ADA/MDA members and includes Five Complimentary CPE credits, continental breakfast and lunch.
Date: October 7, 2011
Registration and Breakfast opens at 8:00 am
  • Program: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • Register online on MDA's Website, www.eatrightmich.org starting August 8, 2011.
View and download the conference flyer, which includes hotal information and directions. 
Conference includes sessions on:
Foodmap Diet, Bariatric Surgery, The Dietitian's Role: Psychiatric, Medications and Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Food Sourcing, and more!
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Save the Date:
Diabetes Management Throughout Life Stages
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Wednesday October 19th  8am  - 12:30 pm
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Nutrition Pearls: Gem Quality Information on the Latest Nutrition Hot Topics
by Nancy Collins, PhD, RD, LD/N, FAPWCA RD411.com
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
  • Review the role of macro- and micronutrients in wound healing.
  • Describe the consequences of loss of lean body mass on wound healing.
  • List three new nutrition interventions to use with patients.
http://www.naccme.com/program/2010-336-3/
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FREE Renal Nutrition Teleconference
Understanding Inflammation in the Chronic Kidney Disease Patient

This event features esteemed National Renal Expert Dr. Alison Steiber,
Ph.D., R.D., L.D. from Case Western Reserve University who will conduct a
45 minute audio presentation followed by a 15 minute Q&A session.

Program Objectives

•Understand the pathophysiology of inflammation and its impact on patient
metabolism. •Understand the prevalence of inflammation in CKD patients
with dialysis, the process of catabolism leading to protein energy wasting
(PEW), and the overall impact on patient outcomes. •Understand the
emergency interventions to reduce inflammation for CKD patients on
dialysis.

Click here for registration information:

<http://www.rd411.com/newsletter/newsrdjul11RC.html>
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Vendor Sponsored CEUs:
www.kelloggsnutrition.com
www.thebeverageinstitute.org
http://www.bellinstitute.com
Abbott:
Cancer and the ABCs of Lean Body Mass: Optimal Nutrition Interventions