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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| 1 | What’s New with Vitamin D?
Donna Marie T. DiVito, RD, LDN, CNSD, Liesje Nieman Carney, RD, LDN, CNSD
It often seems there are new studies published every day on how vitamin D can treat or
prevent disease. Vitamin D is no longer viewed as a vitamin solely responsible for bone
metabolism; it is also a pre-hormone involved in the autocrine system. |
| 3 | Network Report for Cystic Fibrosis
Mary Marcus, MS, RD, CSP, CD
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) and ADA
PNPG Network relationship just celebrated its
first year. As the PNPG network representative, I
recently attended the 22nd annual North
American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (NACFC),
held October 23-25 in Orlando, Florida. |
| 4 | Chair's Corner
Susan Carlson MMSc, RD, CSP, LD
As spring approaches,
PNPG is in the midst
of a number of exciting
projects that we hope
will reap a rich harvest
for our members. |
| 4 | Network Report from DC
Nicole Cave, RD, CNSD
Dietitians of Canada's Pediatric Network
(DCPNN) represents a variety of membership
from acute to community and has been in
existence since 1992. |
| 5 | Featured SIG
Tanya L. Wagner, MS, RD, LMNT
Brought together by similar interest areas
and age groups, the Neonatology and the
Infant Nutrition and Breastfeeding Sub-
Specialty Units (SSU) have now united into a
newly formed Special Interest Group (SIG). |
| 6 | GMDI Report
Cathleen Connolly, RD, CSP, LD
PNPG has recently established a network
with Genetic Metabolic Dietitians International
(GMDI). |
| 7 | Public Policy Report
Kathryn Moseley, MS, RD
A change is going to come…
On January 20, 2009, a new administration began, as did debates over new
policy. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden have put forth
their plans to jump-start our economy by implementing programs that will
affect all of us. |
| 7 | Stipend Awardees
PNPG
Congratulations to PNPG Speaker Stipends Awardees! |
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
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, 2009. 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.
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FOR THIS ISSUE:EDITORJan Greer-Carney, ,MS, RD, LD Co-EDITORMonica Nagle, RD, CNSD, LDN COMMUNICATIONS CHAIRCarolyn Silzle, MS, MBA, RD, LD, CSP
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