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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| 1 | PRACTICE POINT: Evaluation of Nutritional Status: Interpretation and Utility of Body Mass Index in Children
Carissa Cheng, RD, Betty Lucas, MPH, RD, CD
In 2000, the Centers for Disease Control
(CDC) published new growth charts that used
Body Mass Index (BMI) instead of weight-forheight
to assess weight status of children over
age two. Since that time, discussions about the
interpretation of BMI have continued among
health professionals, and confusion remains
both within the healthcare field and in the general
population about the meaning of the BMI. |
| 2 | Chair’s Corner
Deb Hutsler, MS, RD/LD
Spring is a time for new beginnings and
growth. What better way to enhance your pediatric
nutrition expertise than to join us in
“Meeting Today’s Challenges and Opportunities”
at this year’s Pediatric Nutrition Symposium. |
| 4 | Book Reviewed: Counseling Tips for Nutrition Therapists: Practice Workbook Volume 1
Kimberly Wright Cover, RD, CSSD, LDN
Molly Kellogg offers guidance for the nutrition counselor and/or therapist
in this wonderful user-friendly workbook. She divides the book into
25 Counseling Tips that can be read from beginning to the end but she
prefers to think of it as a resource “designed to wander around in.” |
| 4 | Congratulations Board Certified Specialists
PNPG Staff
Listed by State |
| 4 | Congratulations 50 Year ADA Members
PNPG Staff
Also lists members with 51 or more years of membership |
| 5 | Public Policy Report
Donna Skoda, MS, RD, LD
Since the last newsletter, two public policy issues have come to light
that can give dietitians the opportunity to play a stronger role in the
health and well being of children. The two issues are administrative and
benefit changes to Ryan White HIV/AIDS programs, as well as the
potential for strengthening nutrition in the upcoming reauthorization of
SCHIP. |
| 6 | Pediatric Multivitamin and Mineral Supplements
Margaret Begany, RD, CSP, LDN
The Pediatric Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement tables,
introduced in the Winter 2007 PNPG Post, appear in their entirety
in this issue of the PNPG Post. The first half of this document
appeared in the winter PNPG Post. |
| 6 | SSU Reminder
Amy Brandes, RD LD, CNSD, CLC, Susan Casey, BS, RD, CD
A reminder to all PNPG SSU members to check your SSU
websites for updates and new information. |
| 6 | 2007 Pediatric Nutrition Symposium
Cathleen Connolly
Meeting Today’s Challenges and
Opportunities
April 25-27, 2007
Adam’s Mark Hotel in Denver, Colorado |
PNPG Post is a quarterly newsletter, which keeps members up-todate
on continuing education opportunities, educational resources,
legislative issues, publications, and communications regarding the
various PNPG activities and member benefits. The PNPG Post also
provides members with Practice Points, which, in the past have
included peanut allergies, the value of a mentoring program and an
update on using infant formula based on the Centers for Disease
Control guidelines. For information, contact Susan Konek, MA,
RD, CSP, CNSD, LDN at .
Publication of an advertisement in the PNPG Post should not be
construed as endorsement of the advertisement, of the advertiser or
the product by the American Dietetic Association and/or the
Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group.
The content of this newsletter does not imply endorsement by the
Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group of the American Dietetic
Association. © 2007. Copyright by the Pediatric Nutrition Practice
Group of the American Dietetic Association. All rights reserved.
Susan Konek
623 Haverhill Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
This publication is supported by a professional grant from the
Nestlé Nutrition Institute of Nestlé, USA, Nutrition Division,
Glendale, CA 91203.
Note: ADA does not endorse the content, products, or services on other Web sites.
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FOR THIS ISSUE:EDITOR
Susan Konek, MA, RD, CNSD, LDN
Phone: (267) 426-7282
Fax: (215) 590-4460
Co-EDITOR
C. Renee Morgan, MS, RD, LD
Phone: (501) 364-7551
Fax: (501) 364-3994
COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR
Annie Frederick, RD, CNSD
Phone: (509) 921-6560
Fax (509) 921-6551
MEMBER SUPPORT CHAIR
Amy Brandes, RD, LD, CNSD, CLC
Phone: (512) 324-7363
MEMBER SUPPORT Co-CHAIR
Susan C. Casey, BS, RD CD
Phone: (206) 987-1744Fax (206) 987-2639
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