School may be out for the summer, but that doesn't mean you have to stop learning. Check out this online continuing education course from California Walnuts. - This narrated course, complete with visual aids and interactive learning activities, facilitates long-term retention of the information. The ability to cross reference with related topics allows dietitians to access a wide variety of...

These suggestions may help if you are looking for a job: Decide what your main priorities and values are before beginning your search. Network whenever possible. Volunteer, attend conventions and seminars, and contact your college program’s director to see if he/she has heard of any new openings, etc. Do not be afraid to say, “I’m sorry for using your time, but I can...

* Day 1 Breakfast 1 cup (C) cantaloupe cubes 1 C 2% cottage cheese 6 whole-wheat crackers Calorie-free beverage of choice Lunch Peanut butter and jelly sandwich (2 slices wheat bread with 2 tablespoons [Tbsp] natural, chunky peanut butter and 1 Tbsp all-fruit spread) 1 large apple Calorie-free beverage of choice Dinner 5 ounces (oz) boneless chicken breast, broiled or grilled 5" baked sweet potato, topped with 1 Tbsp butter Salad (2 C...

Exercise: Recovery From Competition Is in Your Pantry Recovery powders, drinks, bars, and gels are prominently advertised to athletes. They provide a convenient way to rehydrate and refuel your body after a hard workout or competition. However, they sometimes are expensive and are not necessary to an athlete’s success. Look inside your kitchen pantry or refrigerator and you will find...

Many anticarcinogenic compounds are found in foods, with the exception of monoterpenes which are in essential oils. This handout describes some of these compounds, with the associated rationales for why each is anticancerous, food sources of each compound, and a listing of which cancers were studied for each thus far. Some compounds are more extensively studied than others, so it...

Monthly Health Observances for 2013 (January–June): What to Write, Talk, or Blog About The following list of monthly health observances provides a useful tool if you are looking for support or information about a particular condition. Knowing when each condition is recognized throughout the year also provides an appropriate monthly theme for your Web site, blogs, newspaper articles, presentations, or...

Date effective: ________________________________________________________________ Date revised: ________________________________________________________________ Date reviewed: ________________________________________________________________ Approved by: ________________________________________________________________ Issuing department: ________________________________________________________________ Policy It is the policy of the Food and Nutritional Services Department to prepare and deliver food safely. The director of Food and Nutrition is responsible for assuring compliance with all city, county, state, and federal sanitation codes. The director also is responsible for providing appropriate education...

  February 1 Choose cereals that contain 8 grams or less of sugar/serving. February 2 Cut sweet potatoes into thin slices, brush with olive oil, and season with a sprinkling of salt, garlic powder, and rosemary. Bake for 15 minutes on each side at 450° F. February 3 Make double portions of healthy recipes that everyone in your household likes. Freeze half of...

Are you an avid blog surfer who likes to create or join in current discussions? Or do you have a blog where you struggle to keep your audience’s comments in line? Well, thankfully a smart solution is available—Disqus (http://www.disqus.com). Disqus is a discussion platform for blogs, social media sites, and personal Web sites. It allows users to...