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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| 1 | Recommendations on the Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment of Child and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity
Gail C. Frank, DrPH, RD, CHES
The Executive Summary of the “Expert
Committee Recommendations on the
Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment of
Child and Adolescent Overweight and
Obesity” was published on June 6, 2007 (1).
The Expert Committee (EC) recommended 1)
appropriately measured assessments to guide
physicians and healthcare providers, 2) treatment
protocols, and 3) prevention strategies.
This article outlines the association’s recommendations
using these three categories. |
| 3 | Chair’s Corner
Aida Miles, MMSc, RD, CSP, LD, CNSD
Dear PNPG members,
We enjoyed meeting many of you
in Philadelphia during the Food &
Nutrition Conference & Expo
(FNCE)! Our events were very well
attended and we were glad to see so
much networking going on! |
| 3 | Website Update
Liz Toolan, MS, RD, CSP, CNSD
Recent developments here at http://www.pediatricnutrition.org! |
| 4 | Review of PNPG-Sponsored Session
Ginger Carney, RD, LDN, IBCLC, RLC
The PNPG-session at this year’s FNCE in Philadelphia, PA, was entitled,
“Liquid Gold: The Countless Benefits of Breastmilk for High-risk
and Healthy Infants.” The speakers were Richard J. Schanler, MD, and
our own Kristina R. Elsaesser, MS, RD, CSP. The session was moderated
by our Past Chair and current Advisor Diane Anderson, PhD, RD,
FADA, CSP. |
| 4 | Public Policy Report
Lisa Grentz, MS, RD, CD
Member Spotlight – How
One Member Can Impact
Legislation |
| 5 | House of Delegates Report
Nancy Nevin-Folino, MEd, RD, CSP, LD, FADA
The 78th House of Delegates Meeting in Philadelphia had two major
issues for discussion:
1) Membership Dues Process
2) Health Disparities
These issues were discussed and voted online. Here is a brief
summary of the two issues. |
| 5 | 2008-2009 PNPG Ballot
Linda Heller, MS, RD, CSP
Participate in the election process by voting for 2008-2009 PNPG
elected officers. Access to ballots will be via ADA’s website at
www.eatright.org/elect. |
| 5 | PNPG Display
Kelly Vieira, MS, RD, LD, CSP
The PNPG Display is available for use by
members. Contact Kelly Vieira, MS, RD, LD, CSP |
| 6 | Cystic Fibrosis Network Report
Mary Marcus, MS, RD, CSP
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s (CFF)
and PNPG Network relationship is newly
established as of September 2007. This network
is the fourth PNPG Network. |
| 6 | PNPG-ILCA Network Report
Ginger Carney, RD, LDN, IBCLC, RLC
I have had the privilege once again to represent
PNPG to the International Lactation
Consultant Association (ILCA). As the network
representative, I have served as liaison
between the two organizations, communicating
interests and concerns from our practice group
to their members. |
| 7 | Member Support Report
Susan Casey, RD, CD, Heather Paves, RD, CD
Check out the Sub-Specialty Units on the PNPG web page. You
can join three of them. We are currently working on updating the
forums and making them more user-friendly. |
| 7 | Editor’s Notes
Renee Morgan, MS, RD, LD
Submission Deadlines
Spring 2008 - January 1, 2008
Summer 2008 - April 15, 2008 |
| 8 | PNPG Awards & Grants
Ruth Williams
Grants and Awards applications and criteria for selection are
found in the Member Benefits section of the PNPG website
(www.pediatricnutrition.org). |
| 8 | Scholarships and Speaker Stipends
Linda Jennings
The following organizations received speaker
stipend awards for Fall 2007. |
| 8 | 2008 PNPG Symposium Announcement
PNPG
Save the Date!
3rd Annual PNPG Symposium
April 9-11, 2008 |
| 8 | Special Needs in Early Years Conference
Kym Jablonski
Contact Kym Jablonski |
| 8 | Midwest CF Nutrition Consortium
Terri Schindler
Contact Terri Schindler |
| 8 | Food Allergy Conference
PNPG
look for more information on www.foodallergy.org. |
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
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