By Becky Handley, UMD Dietetic Intern Have you ever wondered where your next meal will come from? For many older adults, this is a question they ask themselves almost every day. Whether these individuals are limited by access to transportation that links to a local grocery store, health conditions that limit driving or heavy lifting,Continue reading “Tackling Food Insecurity within Anne Arundel County’s Aging Population”
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Navigating Clinical Dietetics: An Intern’s Guide to Personal Growth
-By Alexandra Long I’ve been told by former dietetic interns that your clinical rotation is the hardest. “Good luck!” they’d say. “You’ll get through it!” Why did everyone anticipate I’d need these good tidings? I did well in my medical nutrition therapy courses in school; I have a strong clinical interest and was looking forwardContinue reading “Navigating Clinical Dietetics: An Intern’s Guide to Personal Growth”
Farm to Dining Hall; UMD Harvest Festival
-by Adam Sachs, Dietetic intern On September 27th, the interns took on University of Maryland’s (UMD’s) third annual Harvest Festival. This festival is an opportunity for the students at UMD to experience and learn about food grown close to home. The festival was held at two UMD dining halls, and featured several menu items fromContinue reading “Farm to Dining Hall; UMD Harvest Festival”
A DI’s Experience at the Natural Foods Expo East
By Melissa Talley What better way to get a feel for the diverse natural, organic, gluten-free, and non-GMO products that are on the market than to attend the Natural Foods Expo East– the largest natural food expo on the east coast! It was held on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at the Baltimore Convention Center. IContinue reading “A DI’s Experience at the Natural Foods Expo East”
Reaching a Diverse Audience in Corporate Wellness
Corporate wellness programs teach the employees of large companies about healthy lifestyles, but as a dietetic intern with the corporate wellness program at Johns Hopkins, I learned so much more. In less than two months, and after just my first rotation, I’m already practicing many of the skills a dietitian needs to be successful. UnderContinue reading “Reaching a Diverse Audience in Corporate Wellness”