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By: Meredith Murdock Making a meal for yourself is toilsome. Between the planning, preparation and cooking, there is a lot of time and thought that goes into the process. It can be exhausting! Have you ever thought about what it would be like to plan a meal for 100? During the last week at myContinue reading “Chef For a Day”

By: Anna Bougie I saw magic during my rotation at the Manna Food Center. This magic stems from impassioned people working together to achieve the same goal. Manna is the largest food bank in Montgomery county. They strive to end hunger through food distribution, education, and advocacy. Manna has served over fifty thousand people andContinue reading “Working the Manna Magic”

By: Jennifer Pilut Have you ever wondered what role food service workers play in the healing and recovery of hospital patients? Prior to my rotation at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital, I was unaware of the steps and attention to detail that goes into making patient trays. Over the five weeks I was in the kitchenContinue reading “Behind the Scenes of a Hospital Kitchen”

By Brandy Leno It’s no secret that the field of dietetics is lacking in diversity. And while the goal is to ideally have more diverse practitioners that look more like the populations they serve, we should also aim to encourage dietitians to be culturally competent when communicating with their patients or clients. So, what doesContinue reading “The Role of Cultural Competence in Dietetics”

By Anamarie Bergman Prior to starting my first rotation at the Maryland Food Bank, I was not sure what to expect! Although this rotation was virtual, I did have the chance to tour the food bank. Upon arriving, I was shocked by the size of it — it is huge! I was also taken byContinue reading “Surprises of (Maryland) Food Banks”