 | Keeping the Science First in Nutrition Education At a 2013 state affiliate conference of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, a panel of respected dietitians discussed topics ranging from communicating science on an emotionally charged topic such as sweeteners to implementation of the new USDA school lunch standards. Watch to learn more on the latest studies from leaders within school nutrition. | | Registered dietitians see expanding job opportunities The Bureau of Labor Statistics says jobs for dietitians are expected to increase 20% from 2010 to 2020 as the U.S. focuses on disease prevention and nutrition. Registered dietitian Caroline Nelson said home care and tele-health are opening jobs for dietitians, and RD Margaret Farnsworth says insurance coverage of outpatient dietetic counseling also has led to expanded opportunities. Houston Chronicle (tiered subscription model) (5/10) L.A. activist: Urban gardens save lives through healthy eating Ron Finley promotes urban farming in south central Los Angeles to increase access to healthy foods in an area known as a food desert. He planted a curbside garden to show people how to do it, and says his objectives are saving lives through better eating and gardening, which also can keep people away from gangs and violence. CBS News (5/11) Other News | Neighborhood safety, location may be tied to childhood obesity Children living in areas with less access to parks within a safe walking distance showed higher rates of obesity, Canadian researchers reported at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting. "A child's neighborhood is a potentially modifiable risk factor for obesity that we can target in order to stop the increasing prevalence of obesity in young children," researcher Dr. Julia Morinis said in a news release. Healio/Endocrine Today (5/10) | More phys-ed time boosts muscle strength in children, study says Children who got up to 200 minutes of physical-education time each week had more muscle mass and strength than peers who had the regular 60 minutes of activity weekly, Swedish researchers reported in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. The extra time also did not increase children's risk of broken bones, the study found. HealthDay News (5/11) | | Institutional Foodservice | Va. elementary school designed with wellness in mind An elementary school in Buckingham County, Va., was designed to promote wellness and nutrition. The school features an open eating space with a restaurant-like feel that allows students to see where food is prepared and eat overlooking a school garden. Officials say the design also seeks to make healthy choices easier for students by placing fruit near the cafeteria cashier and by promoting water drinking at prominently located water fountains. ABC News (5/10) | Chili-glazed tofu over asparagus and rice Fear bland tofu no more; this dinner boasts a tasty, crispy tofu seasoned with soy sauce, ginger and hot chili sauce. MyRecipes/Cooking Light |  | A registered dietitian needs to have the ability to explain complex things simply, be positive and be motivating." | | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions. | | Publisher, Food & Beverage: Chris Warne P: 646.462.4647 | | | | |
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