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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| 1 | Update on Nutrition for Pediatric Food Allergy
Lynn Christie, MS, RD, LD
The incidence of immunoglobulin E (IgE)
mediated food allergies (1) and other atopic
diseases (2) like asthma and atopic dermatitis
are on the rise. Currently, the only treatment is
complete avoidance of all forms of the food
when a child is newly diagnosed with one or
more food allergies (FA) and pharmacological
treatment during an allergic reaction. |
| 3 | Website Update
Carmen Tatum, MS, RD, CSP, Liz Toolan MS, RD, CSP, CNSD
As mentioned in the previous Post, we are now in the process
of making some major changes to the website in order to make
it more user-friendly to PNPG members. We have many ideas
for the website, but our current server has limited us. With our
transition to a new server, we will have a new look, a new way
to navigate the website, and many more capabilities. |
| 4 | Chair's Corner
Aida Miles, MMSc, RD, CSP, LD, CNSD
As I write this letter I am finishing
my 8th month as PNPG Chair. It has
been a time of much activity and
intense work, and also a time to meet
many of you for the f irst time or get to
know you better. I have been asked
countless times about what PNPG does
for its members. My answer usually
starts with "How much time do you
REALLY have?" To put it simply, the
answer is a LOT! |
| 4 | Save the Date: Pediatric Symposium
PNPG
3rd Annual Pediatric Nutrition Symposium:
Building Blocks for Pediatric Practice
April 9-11, 2008
Minneapolis Airport Marriott, Bloomington, MN |
| 5 | Public Policy Report
Lisa Grentz, MS, RD, CD
Congressional Review of 2007 and a Look
Ahead to 2008 |
| 5 | 2007 Board Certified Specialists
PNPG
Congratulations to the November 2007 Board
Certified Specialists in Pediatric Nutrition |
| 6 | Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network Report
Lori P. Enriquez, MPH, RD, CSP, CNSD, LDN
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis
Network's (FAAN) website found at
www.foodallergy.org, contains information
and resources that may be useful in your
work as food and nutrition professionals.
FAAN's website is also helpful for persons
with food allergies and their families. New
information is added often, so remember to
check the site frequently. |
| 6 | Save the Date: Special Needs Conf.
Kym Jablonski
July 31-August 1, 2008
Peabody Hotel, Little Rock, AR |
| 7 | PNPG Display
Contact Kelly Vieira, MS, RD, LD, CSP
The PNPG Display is available for use by
members. Shipping is reimbursed by PNPG. |
| 7 | Editor's Notes
PNPG
Submission Deadlines and Staff Listing |
| 7 | Speaker Stipend Award
Linda Jennings
Speaker stipend awards provide support for
continuing education activities that focus on
pediatric nutrition. |
| 7 | Certificate of Training in Childhood & Adolescent Weight Management
PNPG
The Commission on Dietetic Registration will be offering
Certificate of Training programs in Childhood and Adolescent
Weight Management as noted in this 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 .
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 ©2008. 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
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 DEADLINESSummer 2008 April 15, 2008
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