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Volume 17 Number 5 August 2007
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Nutrition for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease and the Development of Uniform Practice Guidelines
Kipp Ellsworth, MS, RD, CSP, CNSD, Kelly Vieira, MS, RD, CSP
One fourth of patients diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) are children, with the onset of symptoms typically occurring during adolescence.
2Chair’s Corner
Aida Miles, MMSc, RD, CSP, LD, CNSD
As I write this we are in the midst of finalizing plans for the July web-conference “Strategies for Feeding the Fussy Eater.” By the time this is printed the web-conference will have already taken place, and it will have been a huge success!
3ADA and PNPG Awards
PNPG
Congratulations to the following PNPG members who are recipients of ADA and PNPG Awards!
4New DPG Election Process This Year
PNPG
DPG members will be made aware of the slate of candidates for 2008-2009 DPG offices at least 30 days prior to the voting process (February1-March 3).
4PNPG Grants & Awards
Ruth Williams
Grants and Awards applications and criteria for selection are in the Member Benefits section of the PNPG website (www.pediatricnutrition. org).
4Website Update
Carmen Tatum, MS, RD, CSP, Liz Toolan, MS, RD, CNSD
Keep your eyes open for a new Student’s Corner on the PNPG Website.
42007-2008 PNPG Officers
PNPG
Full list
52007 PNPG FNCE Activities
PNPG
Each year the Community Nutrition DPG sponsors a Mother’s Room at FNCE.
5Sub Specialty Unit Update
Susan C. Casey, BS, RD, CD
A few words from the SSU Member Support Chair
6Report from the Dietitians of Canada
Shefali Raja, BSc, RD
Dietitians of Canada’s Pediatric Nutrition Network (DCPNN) represents a variety of membership from acute to community and has been in existence since 1992.
62007 Board Certified Specialists in Pediatric Nutrition
PNPG
Congratulations to the May 2007 Board Certified Specialists in Pediatric Nutrition
6PNPG Grant Announcement
PNPG
The Grant and Awards Committee will award a $5,000 grant for a research proposal.
72007-2008 Speaker Stipend Awards Recipients
PNPG
Congratulations to the 2007-2008 Speaker Stipend Award Recipients
7CSP Update
PNPG
New Requirements for Board Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition
7Editor’s Notes
Renee Morgan, MS, RD, LD
Submission Deadlines
8Pediatric Diabetes Update
PNPG
Event Announcement

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 .

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Susan Konek
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This publication is supported by a professional grant from the Nestlé Nutrition Institute of Nestlé, USA, Nutrition Division, Glendale, CA 91203.

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FOR THIS ISSUE:

EDITOR

Renee Morgan,, MS, RD, LD, LD

Phone: (501) 364-7551
Fax: (501) 364-3994

Co-EDITOR

Jan Greer-Carney, MS, RD, LD

Phone: (603) 227-7000, ext. 2074
Fax: (603) 228-7358

COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR

Carolyn Silzle, MS, RD, LD, CSP, MBA

Phone: (404) 785-7763
Fax (404) 785-7157

MEMBER SUPPORT CHAIR

Susan C. Casey, BS, RD, CD

Phone: (206) 987-1744

MEMBER SUPPORT Co-CHAIR

Heather Paves, RD, LD

Phone: (206) 987-4184


SUBMISSION DEADLINES

Winter 2007 November 1, 2007
Spring 2008 January 1, 2008
Summer 2008 April 15, 2008