by | May 24, 2016 | Janelle Walker, Nutrition Facts Label, Shopping, Wendy Phillips
Americans are faced with a smorgasbord of foods, eating venues, and endless “advice” from television, the Internet, and (sometimes questionable) “experts” so it can be difficult for a person to determine which foods are the healthiest to eat. Many consumers,...
by | May 15, 2016 | Kelly Leonard, Lisa Conway, VAND Annual Meeting, Wendy Phillips
Each year VAND honors 3 Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) with Academy awards at the Annual Meeting: Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year, Emerging Dietetic Leader, and Outstanding Dietitian of the Year. Here you can read more about each award and this...
by | Apr 13, 2016 | Adolescent Nutrition, Janelle Walker, Moms, Pediatric Nutrition, Shopping, Wendy Phillips
Last week I went grocery shopping at my favorite “big box” market, and once again I winced as I watched the total click higher and the printed receipt get longer. The printed tape makes it even more difficult to deny that the cost of food has skyrocketed over the past...
by | Feb 5, 2016 | Nicole Brown, Order Writing Privileges, Resources, Wendy Phillips
Thanks to Wendy Phillips for creating the resources for order writing privileges in Virginia! Order Writing Privilege Resources are now available on the Downloads section of our website: As a complimentary resource for members, we have posted guidance materials to...
by | Jan 20, 2016 | Adolescent Nutrition, Moms, Nutrition & ADHD, Pediatric Nutrition, Wendy Phillips
This week I introduced you to my son, Austin, and some nutrition interventions that do and do not work to help children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). While it’s true that impulsivity, inattentiveness, and hyperactivity are each hallmarks of...
