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CEU Dinner Program: The Science of Plant Power in Cancer: Empowering Your Patients with Nutrition

  • Event
  • Wednesday, May 03, 2023
Details:

Presentation at 6pm Dinner to follow



Dan'l Webster Inn 149 Main St. Sandwich, MA



About the Program What is the link between nutrition, a plant-based diet and cancer? What are phytochemicals? Using evidence-based medicine, provide your patients practical strategies in nutrition support, improve their health, and empower them with the knowledge of nutrition.



About the Author A board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition, Natalie is the founding dietitian for the nutrition program at the University of California, San Francisco Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and is the clinical nutrition specialist at Smith Integrative Oncology in San Francisco. She has direct contact with patients daily through her integrative & functional nutrition private practice.



Natalie is highly regarded in her industry and is often sought out for her expert opinion. She presents regularly to health care practitioners on Nutritional Counseling in Oncology Care. She is co-editor and author of the publication Oncology Nutrition for Clinical Practice. Natalie also has numerous interviews, articles and book chapters to her credit including The New York Times, NBC, Fortune magazine, Cure magazine, MAMM magazine, Runner’s World, and others.

Contact:
Kate O'Connor
401-525-6683
kathryn.oconnor@katefarms.com
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Board of Directors Recruitment

Want to get more involved with the MAND Leadership Team? Apply to join!
 
The 2025-2026 Nomination forms are due December 31st 2024, elections take place February 205 and term of office begins July 1, 2025.

Please consider nominating candidates that may be a good fit. Self-nomination is also highly encouraged.
 
Open positions below. Get detailed info on each role in the application form.
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  • Director-Elect Nutrition Services Payment Specialist
  • Nominating Chair 
  • Nominating Committee Member
  • MDEF President Elect
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Educational Program Coordinator (Temporary University Specialist) JOB SUMMARY The Department of Nutritional Sciences, a part of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, at the University of Connecticut, seeks applicants for a part-time (50%) Online.. Read more >

Registered Dietician/Nutritionist Perform education needs of nutrition consumers as well as meeting standards set forth by Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA). Assist with maintaining compliance within the Nutrition Department.. Read more >

Part Time Outpatient Dietitian Fabulous Registered Dietitian (RD) wanted for busy, fun and inspiring private nutrition practice in Wilbraham Massachusetts working alongside other Dietitians, Nurse Practitioners and other health.. Read more >

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MDEF Scholarships

For 2024, MDEF will be giving out two MDEF scholarships and one MDEF Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) scholarship to deserving nutrition students, each in the amount of $1500. Please pass along to any nutrition students or interns who may be eligible to apply!

All applications are due by May 31st