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March 2010
	January through October Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute: 2010 Professional Education and Training Programs Download flier for details.
1	Monday, March 1st (classes on selected days through May) Healthy Weight for Mom and Baby: Guidelines & Tips Download flier for details.
2	Tuesday, March 2nd (classes on selected days through May) Eating and Feeding for the Active Mom Download flier for details.
2	Tuesday, March 2nd SDDA Student Night Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Registration and networking: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM (the program will run from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) Location: Pt. Loma Nazarene University Campus, Fermanian Business Center, 3900 Lomaland Dr., San Diego, CA 92106 Please join us for the San Diego Dietetic Association's annual Student Night. Meet dietetics professionals working in the areas of clinical, food service, management, community, WIC, publishing & other areas. All students and interns are welcome. Download flier for details. For more information, please contact: Cindy Swann, MS, RD, CDE, cindyswann@pointloma.edu.
10	Wednesday, March 10th (Registered Dietitian Day!) Volunteer Opportunity! Event: National Nutrition Month - Santee Farmer’s Market Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Abandoned School Parking Lot, 10445 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee, CA 92071 Volunteers are needed to help the San Diego Dietetic Association represent National Nutrition Month by promoting healthy eating at local Farmer's Markets. We plan to feature avocados and provide recipes and nutrition facts along with answering nutrition questions. If you are interested in volunteering for 2-3 hour shifts, please contact SDDA Community Chairperson Danielle DiNorscia, dani.dinorscia@gmail.com.
10	Wednesday, March 10th Celebrate National Registered Dietitian Day with SDDA Time: 6:00 PM Location: California Pizza Kitchen, 3363 Nobel Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037 (I-5 and Nobel) Come join us for a casual evening of good food and social networking at the California Pizza Kitchen in La Jolla. All RDs & DTRs are welcome - dinner is dutch. Please RSVP to SDDA President Rhonwyn Curtis-Nicholson to reserve enough space at CPK. Hope to see you there to celebrate National RD Day! E-mail: rhonwyn30@yahoo.com Phone: 858.243.4662 Download flier for details.
12	Friday, March 12th The Fundamentals of Diabetes Management CEU: 7 Cost: $100 You will learn the latest diabetes developments, medications, glucose and nutrition recommendations, as well as examine management and prevention of acute and chronic diabetes complications. The course fee is refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if your cancellation is received in writing by fax or e-mail seven days prior to the class date. After this date, under no circumstances will cash refunds be issued. However, credit for a future class may be applied. No refunds or credits will be given to "no shows." Scripps reserves the right to cancel a class, in which case a full refund of your registration fee will be provided. Contact: Marci Murray, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute E-mail: murray.marci@scrippshealth.org Phone: 858.626.5696 Fax: 858.626.5630
13	Saturday, March 13th Junior League of San Diego’s 5th Annual Kids in the Kitchen Event Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM Location: Liberty Station, Ingram Plaza in Point Loma The Junior League of San Diego invites you to participate in the 5th annual Kids in the Kitchen Event. This annual event is designed to address the urgent issues surrounding childhood obesity and poor nutrition by getting children and their parents excited about leading a healthy lifestyle through interactive, hands-on activities. The Kids in the Kitchen event is free and open to the public. Kids in the Kitchen is looking for sponsors to host a chef, learning or activity booth with a topic relevant to your organization's mission. Download flier for more information. For sponsorship information, please contact kidsinthekitchen@jlsd.org.
24	Wednesday, March 24th SDDA CEU Event: Probiotics Registration: 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM Presentations: 5:45 PM - 8:25 PM Location: Vibra Hospital (formerly Continental Rehab), 555 Washington St., San Diego, CA 92103 SDDA invites you to an evening education event and two presentations by Rhonda Krick, MS, RD, on probiotics: Probiotics Basics for Dietitians and Probiotics in Pregnancy & Pediatrics. Registration includes a light meal and two CEUs have been requested. Register at the door or pre-register by mail with postmark of March 19, 2010 and send check to SDDA 9434 Caminito Cabana, San Diego, CA 92126: SDDA Members $30, Non SDDA Members $40 SDDA Students $8, Non SDDA Students $10 Download flier for details. This event is sponsored by YAKULT, www.yakultusa.com. For more information contact SDDA Education Co-Chair Melissa Varela, melissa.varela@ymail.com.
24	Wednesday, March 24th Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm Location: Balboa Park Activity Center 2145 Park Boulevard San Diego 92101 CEUs Requested: Two CEUs The Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair is looking for SDDA members to help judge the nutrition entries in the upcoming science fair at Balboa Park on Wednesday, March 24th from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Volunteers earn two CEUs and will receive a certificate for judging. To volunteer, contact Diane Wade, RD at dianewade1@aol.com. To learn more about the fair, please visit the Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair Website, www.gsdsef.org/home.asp.
25	Thursday, March 25th Orange County Breastfeeding Coalition presents a discussion on: Managing Mothers with Breast Pain, Maintaining Lactogenesis in Mothers of Preterm Babies, Breastfed Infants At-Risk for Re-hospitalization Due to Feeding Issues Registration: 8:30 AM Program: 9:00 AM – 12:45 PM Location: 1725 W. 17th St., Training Trailer 1729-E, Santa Ana, CA 92706 Contact: ocbreastfeeding@yahoo.com Download flier for information and registration.
25	Thursday, March 25th Center for a Healthy Lifestyle: Cooking at Home Peggy Korody, Registered Dietitian and gourmet cook will teach a delicious "Casserole Makeovers" class where she takes some of our favorite comfort food recipes and improves their nutritional value. She'll even feature some veggies from the Center for a Healthy Lifestyle garden. Download flier for details.
26	Friday, March 26th Initiation and Management of Insulin and Incretin Therapy CEU: 7 Cost: $100 Understand the proper use and purpose of all types of insulin and the incretin medications. Increase your knowledge of insulin pens, pumps and continuous glucose monitoring devices. Through case studies and practicum, you will examine initiating basal and bolus insulin as well as insulin adjustment. The course fee is refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if your cancellation is received in writing by fax or e-mail seven days prior to the class date. After this date, under no circumstances will cash refunds be issued. However, credit for a future class may be applied. No refunds or credits will be given to "no shows." Scripps reserves the right to cancel a class, in which case a full refund of your registration fee will be provided. Contact: Marci Murray, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute E-mail: murray.marci@scrippshealth.org Phone: 858.626.5696 Fax: 858.626.5630
28 - 30	Sunday, March 28th - Tuesday, March 30th Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN) DPG 26th Annual Symposium Location: Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina 1380 Harbor Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92101 The SCAN DPG’s 26th annual symposium is coming to San Diego March 28 - 30, 2010. Entitled “Myths, Mysteries & Realities of Eating and Metabolism – Research to Practice”. Stay abreast of emerging science and insights into energy balance, sports nutrition, cardiovascular health, and wellness with emphasis on issues related to disordered eating. Enjoy internationally renowned speakers, special pre-symposia, daily activities, silent auction, and the SCAN awards dinner! Download flier for details. For more information visit the SCAN Symposium Website, www.scandpg.org/symposium_march2010.php.
30	Tuesday, March 30th SDDA CEU Event: Orthorexia Location: Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, 10820 North Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, CA 92037 Registration: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Program: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Contact Scripps: www.scripps.org/services/integrative-medicine/contact-us Join SDDA for an evening CEU event on Orthorexia, an eating disorder characterized by obsession with healthful eating. Dr. Martina Cartwright will present on this emerging area of study and how dietitians and nutrition professionals can identify, refer and participate in treatment of this unique condition. Two CEUs have been requested. Pre-Registration Postmarked by March 23rd: SDDA Members $30, Non SDDA Members $40 SDDA Students $8, Non SDDA Students $10 Registration at the Door Day of Event, March 30th: SDDA Members $35, Non SDDA Members $45 SDDA Students $13, Non SDDA Students $15 To pre-register, please postmark by March 23, 2010 and send check to: Andrea Ogden, 4849 Ronson Court Ste. 115, San Diego, CA 92111 For more information, please contact: SDDA Education Co-Chair Andrea Ogden, RD E-mail: ogdenan@aol.com Phone: 805.550.1706

April 2010
	January through October Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute: 2010 Professional Education and Training Programs Download flier for details.
5	Monday, April 5th Foods for Baby, Me & Family Class at the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine Prenatal Class Topic: Promoting Healing After Childbirth Location: Shiley Sports & Health Center, 10820 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, CA 92037 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Eating nutritious food during and after pregnancy is important for your health and the health of your baby. In these small group consultations you will get answers to common questions and concerns about diet, cooking for the family, weight gain, weight loss and breastfeeding. Download flier for details. Cost is $15/class with discounts available for 6 or more classes purchased at one time. For information, contact: Lisa Carpenter, MS E-mail: carpenter.lisa@scrippshealth.org Phone: 858.554.4777
6	Tuesday, April 6th Foods for Baby, Me & Family Class at the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine Postnatal Class Topic: Transitioning Your Baby to Solid Foods Location: Shiley Sports & Health Center, 10820 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, CA 92037 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eating nutritious food during and after pregnancy is important for your health and the health of your baby. In these small group consultations you will get answers to common questions and concerns about diet, cooking for the family, weight gain, weight loss and breastfeeding. Cost is $15/class with discounts available for 6 or more classes purchased at one time. Download flier for details. For information, contact: Lisa Carpenter, MS E-mail: carpenter.lisa@scrippshealth.org Phone: 858.554.4777
9	Friday, April 9th Diagnosis & Treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency Seminar Time: 7:45 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Scripps Seaside Forum, 8610 Kennel Way, La Jolla, CA 92037 Cost: $120 CEUs: up to 5.75 CEUs requested This seminar is sponsored by the UCSD School of Medicine and is aimed at providing a working foundation for the causes as well as the immediate treatment protocols for vitamin D deficiency. Researchers will be addressing clinicians' practical "how to do it" questions. Download flier for details. For more information visit Grassroots Health: Website: www.grassrootshealth.net/events E-mail: vitamindaction@gmail.com
22	Thursday, April 22nd Center for a Healthy Lifestyle: Cooking at Home Peggy Korody, Registered Dietitian and gourmet cook will teach a delicious "Casserole Makeovers" class where she takes some of our favorite comfort food recipes and improves their nutritional value. She'll even feature some veggies from the Center for a Healthy Lifestyle garden. Download flier for details.
23	Friday, April 23rd Demystifying the Diabetes Diet CEU: 7 Cost: $100 Learn to formulate individual meal plans and how to calculate calories, carbohydrates, fats and protein. A food lab will help teach you how to determine insulin to carbohydrate ratios. the course fee is refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if your cancellation is received in writing by fax or e-mail seven days prior to the class date. After this date, under no circumstances will cash refunds be issued. However, credit for a future class may be applied. No refunds or credits will be given to "no shows." Scripps reserves the right to cancel a class, in which case a full refund of your registration fee will be provided. Contact: Marci Murray, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute E-mail: murray.marci@scrippshealth.org Phone: 858.626.5696 Fax: 858.626.5630
29 - 4	Thursday, April 29th through Tuesday, May 4th Comprehensive Diabetes Education and Clinical Management Program CEU: 35 Cost: $675 This five-day program explores diabetes care, looking at the whole person including cultural adaptations, depression, behavior change modalities and teaching principals. Interactive case studies will teach you how to do a complete foot exam, manage blood pressure, lipids, glucose, and indentify, prevent and treat acute and chronic complications of diabetes. This course will cover metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes, clinical research, and more. The course fee is refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if your cancellation is received in writing by fax or e-mail seven days prior to the class date. After this date, under no circumstances will cash refunds be issued. However, credit for a future class may be applied. No refunds or credits will be given to "no shows." Scripps reserves the right to cancel a class, in which case a full refund of your registration fee will be provided. Contact: Marci Murray, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute E-mail: murray.marci@scrippshealth.org Phone: 858.626.5696 Fax: 858.626.5630

May 2010
	January through October Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute: 2010 Professional Education and Training Programs Download flier for details.
10	Monday, May 10th Foods for Baby, Me & Family Class at the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine Prenatal Class Topic: Breastfeeding & Protein Location: Shiley Sports & Health Center, 10820 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, CA 92037 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Eating nutritious food during and after pregnancy is important for your health and the health of your baby. In these small group consultations you will get answers to common questions and concerns about diet, cooking for the family, weight gain, weight loss and breastfeeding. Cost is $15/class with discounts available for 6 or more classes purchased at one time. Download flier for details. For information, contact: Lisa Carpenter, MS E-mail: carpenter.lisa@scrippshealth.org Phone: 858.554.4777
11	Tuesday, May 11th Foods for Baby, Me & Family Class at the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine Postnatal Class Topic: Homemade Baby Food: Recipes & Techniques Location: Shiley Sports & Health Center, 10820 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, CA 92037 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Download flier for details.
12	Wednesday, May 12th Nutrition and Feeding Interventions for Autism, Asperger’s and ADHD Location: Four Points Sheraton 8110 Aero Dr., San Diego 92123 Course Director is Elizabeth Strickland, MS, RD, LD. This one-day seminar will help you learn how to help treat nutrition and feeding problems common in children diagnosed with autism, Asperger’s, ADHD and related disorders. Download flier for details and registration.
14	Friday, May 14th The Fundamentals of Diabetes Management CEU: 7 Cost: $100 You will learn the latest diabetes developments, medications, glucose and nutrition recommendations, as well as examine management and prevention of acute and chronic diabetes complications. The course fee is refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if your cancellation is received in writing by fax or e-mail seven days prior to the class date. After this date, under no circumstances will cash refunds be issued. However, credit for a future class may be applied. No refunds or credits will be given to "no shows." Scripps reserves the right to cancel a class, in which case a full refund of your registration fee will be provided. Contact: Marci Murray, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute E-mail: murray.marci@scrippshealth.org Phone: 858.626.5696 Fax: 858.626.5630
15	Saturday, May 15th Everybody Dance Now – SDDA Fundraiser Dance for the San Diego Food Bank Location: La Jolla YMCA Firehouse 7877 Herschel Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037 Time: 7:00 PM Please join SDDA for a dance for adults and kids ages 10 and up to benefit the San Diego Food Bank. The dance will feature hip-hop, rock and pop music acts with Jazz and Lyrical performances by the Royal Dance Academy. Attendees will receive salsa lessons and shows, line-dancing lessons, free San Diego Padres’ fit kids and a raffle with many more prizes. The entrance fee is $10 for adults (18 & up) and $5 for kids aged 10-17 years old. Registration is available at the door or download flier for information and pre-registration. For information please call Ashley Harpst, RD: E-mail: eat4sprts@aol.com Phone: 619.200.7444
20	Thursday, May 20th Center for a Healthy Lifestyle: Cooking at Home Peggy Korody, Registered Dietitian and gourmet cook will teach a delicious "Casserole Makeovers" class where she takes some of our favorite comfort food recipes and improves their nutritional value. She'll even feature some veggies from the Center for a Healthy Lifestyle garden. Download flier for details.

June 2010
	January through October Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute: 2010 Professional Education and Training Programs Download flier for details.
4	Friday, June 4th Safe Use of Insulin in the Hospital Setting CEU: 4 Cost: $20 This course, taught by a certified diabetes educator is designed for health care professionals and will discuss the complexities of insulin and glucose management in the inpatient setting. The course fee is refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if your cancellation is received in writing by fax or e-mail seven days prior to the class date. After this date, under no circumstances will cash refunds be issued. However, credit for a future class may be applied. No refunds or credits will be given to "no shows." Scripps reserves the right to cancel a class, in which case a full refund of your registration fee will be provided. Contact: Marci Murray, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute E-mail: murray.marci@scrippshealth.org Phone: 858.626.5696 Fax: 858.626.5630
11	Friday, June 11th Initiation and Management of Insulin and Incretin Therapy CEU: 7 Cost: $100 Understand the proper use and purpose of all types of insulin and the incretin medications. Increase your knowledge of insulin pens, pumps and continuous glucose monitoring devices. Through case studies and practicum, you will examine initiating basal and bolus insulin as well as insulin adjustment. The course fee is refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if your cancellation is received in writing by fax or e-mail seven days prior to the class date. After this date, under no circumstances will cash refunds be issued. However, credit for a future class may be applied. No refunds or credits will be given to "no shows." Scripps reserves the right to cancel a class, in which case a full refund of your registration fee will be provided. Contact: Marci Murray, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute E-mail: murray.marci@scrippshealth.org Phone: 858.626.5696 Fax: 858.626.5630

July 2010
	January through October Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute: 2010 Professional Education and Training Programs Download flier for details.

August 2010
	January through October Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute: 2010 Professional Education and Training Programs Download flier for details.
6	Friday, August 6th The Fundamentals of Diabetes Management CEU: 7 Cost: $100 You will learn the latest diabetes developments, medications, glucose and nutrition recommendations, as well as examine management and prevention of acute and chronic diabetes complications. The course fee is refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if your cancellation is received in writing by fax or e-mail seven days prior to the class date. After this date, under no circumstances will cash refunds be issued. However, credit for a future class may be applied. No refunds or credits will be given to "no shows." Scripps reserves the right to cancel a class, in which case a full refund of your registration fee will be provided. Contact: Marci Murray, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute E-mail: murray.marci@scrippshealth.org Phone: 858.626.5696 Fax: 858.626.5630
13	Friday, August 13th Initiation and Management of Insulin and Incretin Therapy CEU: 7 Cost: $100 Understand the proper use and purpose of all types of insulin and the incretin medications. Increase your knowledge of insulin pens, pumps and continuous glucose monitoring devices. Through case studies and practicum, you will examine initiating basal and bolus insulin as well as insulin adjustment. The course fee is refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if your cancellation is received in writing by fax or e-mail seven days prior to the class date. After this date, under no circumstances will cash refunds be issued. However, credit for a future class may be applied. No refunds or credits will be given to "no shows." Scripps reserves the right to cancel a class, in which case a full refund of your registration fee will be provided. Contact: Marci Murray, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute E-mail: murray.marci@scrippshealth.org Phone: 858.626.5696 Fax: 858.626.5630
27	Friday, August 27th Safe Use of Insulin in the Hospital Setting CEU: 4 Cost: $20 This course, taught by a certified diabetes educator is designed for health care professionals and will discuss the complexities of insulin and glucose management in the inpatient setting. The course fee is refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if your cancellation is received in writing by fax or e-mail seven days prior to the class date. After this date, under no circumstances will cash refunds be issued. However, credit for a future class may be applied. No refunds or credits will be given to "no shows." Scripps reserves the right to cancel a class, in which case a full refund of your registration fee will be provided. Contact: Marci Murray, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute E-mail: murray.marci@scrippshealth.org Phone: 858.626.5696 Fax: 858.626.5630

September 2010
	January through October Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute: 2010 Professional Education and Training Programs Download flier for details.
30 - 5	Thursday, September 30th through Tuesday, October 5th Comprehensive Diabetes Education and Clinical Management Program CEU: 35 Cost: $675 This five-day program explores diabetes care, looking at the whole person including cultural adaptations, depression, behavior change modalities and teaching principals. Interactive case studies will teach you how to do a complete foot exam, manage blood pressure, lipids, glucose, and indentify, prevent and treat acute and chronic complications of diabetes. This course will cover metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes, clinical research, and more. The course fee is refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if your cancellation is received in writing by fax or e-mail seven days prior to the class date. After this date, under no circumstances will cash refunds be issued. However, credit for a future class may be applied. No refunds or credits will be given to "no shows." Scripps reserves the right to cancel a class, in which case a full refund of your registration fee will be provided. Contact: Marci Murray, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute E-mail: murray.marci@scrippshealth.org Phone: 858.626.5696 Fax: 858.626.5630

October 2010
	January through October Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute: 2010 Professional Education and Training Programs Download flier for details.

Local Organizations The following are links to organizational/agency Websites. Click on the name to link to the site. San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency San Diego Nutrition Network

Other Links American Botanical Council American Herbal Products Association Council for Responsible Nutrition Dietsite.com Ellyn Satter Associates Herb Research Foundation La Leche League International National Network for Child Care (USDA and Cooperative Extension Service) Natural Products Association Nutrition Today Online The Personal Nutrition Planner

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