Dietitian

New Survey from Gennev Reveals the Impact Menopause Has on Productivity in the Workplace

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

Gennev , a telehealth platform and community of women dedicated to menopause support, today released a survey that examines how menopause impacts the workplace environment and the ability of employees to perform their jobs.

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  • Gennev , a telehealth platform and community of women dedicated to menopause support, today released a survey that examines how menopause impacts the workplace environment and the ability of employees to perform their jobs.
  • 90% of women surveyed work full or part time and have menopause symptoms that negatively impact their productivity and interpersonal relationships at work.
  • Companies must find a way to retain their workers, specifically women in the various stages of menopause, if they want to be competitive.
  • Gennev provides telehealth practices with menopause certified OB/GYNs, coaching with registered dietitians, health and wellness products, community conversations, and free education.

Good Housekeeping Awards Eggland's Best with 2021 Healthy Snack Award

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

After a thorough review, Eggland's Best (EB) is proud to announce Good Housekeeping magazine has named Eggland's Best Organic Hard-Cooked Peeled Eggs as a 2021 Healthy Snack Award recipient within the Protein All-Stars category.

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  • After a thorough review, Eggland's Best (EB) is proud to announce Good Housekeeping magazine has named Eggland's Best Organic Hard-Cooked Peeled Eggs as a 2021 Healthy Snack Award recipient within the Protein All-Stars category.
  • "Eggland's Best Organic Hard-Cooked Peeled Eggs are a convenient and nutritious on-the-go snack, making it easy to obtain essential vitamins and nutrients."
  • "We're honored to receive the Good Housekeeping 2021 Healthy Snack Award," said Charlie Lanktree, CEO of Eggland's Best.
  • "Awards and honors such as the Good Housekeeping Healthy Snack Award make it easier for consumers to identify the most nutritious options, which can be pretty overwhelming even for a nutrition professional," said Marissa Meshulam, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and founder of MPM Nutrition.

Simplex Health Accelerates Growth With Key Executive Hires

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

AMBLER, Pa., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplex Health , the leading provider of evidence-based medical nutrition therapies has appointed four executive-level team members and nine dietitians in response to rapid partner and referral growth.

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  • AMBLER, Pa., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplex Health , the leading provider of evidence-based medical nutrition therapies has appointed four executive-level team members and nine dietitians in response to rapid partner and referral growth.
  • Ms. Geipel will spearhead a variety of marketing and PR initiatives to position Simplex Health as the market leader in medical nutrition.
  • Founder and CEO, David Rambo comments, "It's an exhilarating time here at Simplex Health.
  • Simplex Health is currently looking to fill the following roles: Business Analyst , Lead Patient Scheduling Coordinator , and a People and Culture Specialist .

Form Health Modernizes Medical Weight Loss With Virtual Care, Board Certified Physicians, and Medication

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

Form Health aims to help patients whose weight is impacting their health with its science-backed personalized program that combines virtual care from board certified physicians with FDA-approved medications.

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  • Form Health aims to help patients whose weight is impacting their health with its science-backed personalized program that combines virtual care from board certified physicians with FDA-approved medications.
  • Form Health was founded by Evan Richardson, a member of the founding management team at Grand Rounds, the leading patient-centric virtual care platform, and an early employee of Castlight Health.
  • Form Health created an approach designed to support patients weight loss goals at every step of the process.
  • Form Health employs a staff of board certified physicians and registered dietitians trained in obesity management.

TELUS Health delivers next phase of virtual care to Canadians improving access to primary care and mental health support

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Previously known as Babylon by TELUS Health, TELUS Health MyCare is an important evolution of virtual care for Canadians offering a robust suite of health and wellbeing services and new and improved features.

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  • Previously known as Babylon by TELUS Health, TELUS Health MyCare is an important evolution of virtual care for Canadians offering a robust suite of health and wellbeing services and new and improved features.
  • More Canadians are accessing preventative tools to guide changes in lifestyle for improved overall health, TELUS Health MyCare provides increased access to high-quality primary care with locally-licensed physicians in numerous languages, but also supports access to mental health counsellors and dietitians.
  • Mental Health and Dietitians: To help users address mental and nutritional health concerns TELUS Health MyCare has broadened services beyond primary care to include access to licensed mental health counsellors and dietitians for a more proactive, holistic approach to managing their overall health.
  • The TELUS Health MyCare service will now fall under the robust TELUS Privacy Management Program Framework, with a new TELUS Health MyCare Privacy Commitment that describes the specifics of how we protect individual privacy and handle data in TELUS Health MyCare.

KAMUT® Brand - Summer Solstice is the Perfect Time to Consciously Approach Weight Challenges

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

This is not surprising, because many people turn to food for comfort in times of stress and anxiety.

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  • This is not surprising, because many people turn to food for comfort in times of stress and anxiety.
  • A study from JAMA Network indicated that some people gained approximately 1.5 pounds of weight per month while sheltering in place.
  • Now, as conditions improve and more places are reopening, people are wanting to get back to "normal."
  • "There's going to be a big adjustment to the "new normal" which will require a shift in the mindset of how we address weight challenges" comments registered dietitian Jessica Cording, MS, RD.

Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Names New National Media Spokespeople For 2021-2024

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

CHICAGO, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, has appointed three registered dietitian nutritionists to three-year terms as media spokespeople and reappointed four spokespeople to another term.

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  • CHICAGO, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, has appointed three registered dietitian nutritionists to three-year terms as media spokespeople and reappointed four spokespeople to another term.
  • National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Spokespeople are the food and nutrition experts.
  • The Academy's national volunteer spokesperson network consists of 29 registered dietitian nutritionists who conduct thousands of nutrition and healthful eating interviews on behalf of the Academy each year with print, broadcast and online media.
  • Representing more than 112,000 credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.

Kansas State University Educator, Researcher Kevin L. Sauer Becomes 2021-2022 President of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Kevin L. Sauer began his one-year term as 2021-2022 President of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on June 1.

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  • Kevin L. Sauer began his one-year term as 2021-2022 President of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on June 1.
  • Sauer specializes in administrative dietetics and has previous experience in health care and food and nutrition services, school nutrition, and university dining.
  • He is an accomplished educator and researcher who has been honored locally and nationally for his work.
  • Representing more than 112,000 credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Revitalizes Strategic Plan For Dynamic Health Care Environment

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

b'CHICAGO, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics\' Board of Directors has revitalized the organization\'s ongoing Strategic Plan to prioritize programs and initiatives in four areas where the Academy will focus efforts to accelerate progress towards achieving its vision and mission.

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  • b'CHICAGO, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics\' Board of Directors has revitalized the organization\'s ongoing Strategic Plan to prioritize programs and initiatives in four areas where the Academy will focus efforts to accelerate progress towards achieving its vision and mission.
  • And we do so by advancing evidence-based practice in the science of nutrition, and by increasing the numbers and contributions of diverse nutrition and dietetics practitioners," Farr said.\nThrough ongoing strategic management, the Academy\'s Board of Directors ensures that the goals of its Strategic Plan allow for modifications to ensure the direction continues to be dynamic and relevant and matched to the health care environment.
  • Visit www.eatright.org/strategicplan for more information.\nRepresenting more than 112,000 credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world\'s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.
  • The Academy is committed to improving the nation\'s health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy.

Healthy Recipe Cards and Food Boxes Provided to Low-Income Families Nationwide

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Similar to meal-kit services, the meal and snack recipes, designed by Herbalife Nutritions team of nutrition experts and registered dietitians, include affordable ingredients often included in food donation boxes.

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  • Similar to meal-kit services, the meal and snack recipes, designed by Herbalife Nutritions team of nutrition experts and registered dietitians, include affordable ingredients often included in food donation boxes.
  • This recipe card campaign intends to offer an educational resource to those suffering from food insecurity in the U.S. to make healthy meals and foster healthy behaviors for a better future.
  • It is our hope that these recipe cards will encourage healthy cooking and nutrition habits that will benefit families for years to come, said Bob Thomas, Chief Corporate and External Relations Officer, Feed the Children.
  • The initiative addresses global hunger, food security and malnutrition through key commitments to ensure greater access, education and empowerment of healthy nutrition worldwide.