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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| 1 | Navigating the Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group Website
Carmen Tatum, MS, RD, CSP, Liz Toolan, MS, RD, CNSD
The Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group
(PNPG) has been around since 1977,
starting with a handful of dietitians who
specialized in pediatrics looking to
network and learn from each other. In
2009 our current membership is
approximately 3,000 strong and growing,
with many avenues of networking,
education, and communication available
to members. One of the biggest changes
to our practice group has been our website (www.pnpg.org). Our initial website served
basic needs of posting information. Now we have many more capabilities to facilitate
better networking, information distribution, and learning from one another. We would
like to highlight some features that you may find useful and of which you may be unaware. |
| 2 | Standards of
Practice/Performance for
Pediatric RDs
Beth Ogata, MS, RD
PNPG is pleased to announce the publication
of Standards of Practice (SOP) and
Standards of Professional Performance
(SOPP) for RDs in Pediatric Nutrition.
Developed by an ad hoc committee and
facilitated by the ADA Quality Management
Committee, these standards can be used by
RDs in pediatric nutrition to evaluate their
practice, identify areas for professional
development, and demonstrate competency
in pediatric nutrition. The documents answer
the question, "What are the knowledge,
skills, and competencies RDs need to
provide safe and effective care in pediatric
nutrition?" This document also addresses
quality and risk-management issues, such as
the avoidance of negative outcomes. The
SOP supports monitoring and evaluation of
outcomes related to each step of the
Nutrition Care Process (NCP). |
| 3 | Want to Become a
Member of the
Adolescent Health and
Eating Disorders SIG?
Here's the Scoop…
Therese Waterhous, PhD, RD, LD, Allison Mallowe, RD, LDN
The Adolescent Health and Eating
Disorders Special Interest Group (SIG),
currently chaired by Therese Waterhous and
co-chaired by Allison Mallowe, is aligned
with the mission of Pediatric Nutrition
Practice Group (PNPG), to "lead the future of
pediatric nutrition through education,
research and service." This SIG will provide
members with briefs about current research
on the recognition and treatment of eating
disorders. We will promote the role of the
registered dietitian (RD) in treatment of
eating disorders and educate the clinician on
utilizing evidence-based information. |
| 3 | May 2009 Board Certifications
PNPG
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| 4 | Chair's Corner
Sue Konek, MA, RD, CSP, CNSD, LDN
The PNPG year is off
to a quick start with a
busy schedule! We are
looking forward to
supporting our PNPG
members through the
work of our many
committees. And of
course, we hope to
meet many of you at ADA's Food and
Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) in
Denver, Colorado, October 17-20. PNPG
will be hosting several important
gatherings at FNCE: the Annual Business
Meeting and Member Breakfast, the
Member Reception, and our PNPG
Presentation: Beyond Restrictive
Dieting: Reframing Childhood Obesity
Management. Please see the PNPG FNCE
notice in this Post for more information
about these events. |
| 4 | FNCE Info
PNPG
PNPG-Sponsored Activities at
2009 FNCE
Denver, Colorado, October 17-20 |
| 5 | FAAN Highlights
Lori P. Enriquez, MPH, RD, CSP, CNSD, LDN
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
(FAAN) held its 16th Annual Food Allergy
Conferences – "Food Allergies: Take Action,
Prevent Reactions" – March, April, and May
2009 in Baltimore, Maryland; Rosemont, Illinois;
and Tarrytown, New York. Approximately 300
people attended each conference including
children with food allergies, parents/caregivers
of children with food allergies, nurses, registered
dietitians, and other health care professionals. |
| 5 | PNPG 2008-2009: The Year in Review
Susan Carlson, MMSc, CSP, LD
PNPG had a remarkable year last year. This
year was made successful by the amazing
enthusiasm, dedication, and professionalism
of all of our PNPG members. We enjoyed a
number of continuing education opportunities
including a webinar on food allergies in
September, a FNCE symposium on Infant
Catch-Up Growth and Adult Chronic Disease
in October, and a Nutrition Symposium covering
a wide range of topics in April. |
| 6 | PNPG Grants and Awards Summary
Katie McDonald, PhD, RD, CNSD, CSP
Information about recent recipients as well information about the Grants and Awerds offered by PNPG. |
PNPG Post is a quarterly newsletter which keeps members up to date on
continuing education opportunities, educations resources, legislative issues,
publications, and communications regarding the various PNPG activities and
member benefits. The PNPG Post also provides members with Practice Points.
For information, contact the editor.
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.
Monica Nagle, RD, CNSD, LDN
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Department of Clinical Nutrition
34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard, Room 9NW82
Philadelphia PA 19104
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:EDITORMonica Nagle , RD, CNSD, LDN Co-EDITORHolly Van Poots, RD, CSP LDN COMMUNICATIONS CHAIRCarolyn Silzle, MS, MBA, RD, LD, CSP COMMUNICATIONS Co-CHAIRLiesje Nieman, RD, CNSD, LDN
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