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Counseling Vegan and Vegetarian Clients on Omega-3s Since vegan and vegetarian clients don’t eat fish and seafood, chances are they aren’t getting enough of the omega-3 fats DHA and EPA, which are vital for good health. With all the nutrition information out there (some accurate, some inaccurate) about the best food sources and how much to eat to meet daily requirements, not to mention the plethora of plant-based supplement varieties from which to choose, clients often are left confused. In this month’s E-News Exclusive, Today’s Dietitian (TD) provides an overview of the importance of omega-3 fatty acid intake, dietary requirements for DHA and EPA, and a table listing some of the best algae-based DHA+EPA supplements for vegan and vegetarian clients. After reading the article, visit TD’s website at www.TodaysDietitian.com to read the digital edition of the September issue, which includes articles on diet vs statins for lowering CVD risk, food fears, aquafaba, and our annual dining guide, featuring the most prestigious and award-winning restaurants in Chicago. As always, the staff of TD looks forward to seeing familiar and new faces at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™, so please stop by booth #1336 to say hello. Also, don’t forget to check out RDLounge.com where you can read and comment on blogs written by RDs for RDs on timely topics. Please enjoy the E-Newsletter and give us your feedback at TDeditor@gvpub.com, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. — Judith Riddle, editor Comparing Algae-Based DHA+EPA Supplements By Hadley Turner There’s no doubt that a nutrient-rich vegan or vegetarian diet has considerable health benefits. Research has shown lower rates of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain cancers, and obesity among those following a plant-based diet.1 However, as RDs know well, no diet is or can be perfect. Vegan and vegetarian diets exclude one major food category that all Americans are encouraged to eat more of: seafood. Multiple organizations, including the USDA in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the American Heart Association, recommend consuming at least 8 oz of seafood per week, especially fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, and tuna.2,3 A major reason for the seafood push is that seafood contains high levels of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. One 3-oz serving of farmed Atlantic salmon, for example, contains about 1,240 mg DHA and 590 mg EPA at only 175 kcal.4 Evidence suggests EPA and DHA have benefits throughout the life cycle for fetal development, cardiovascular health, and cognitive function, among others.5 What’s an RD to do with this important health information when it comes to counseling vegan and vegetarian clients who won’t violate their deeply held convictions about eating only plant-based foods? Luckily, there are a variety of algae-based DHA+EPA supplements on the market that can help vegetarians and vegans obtain adequate levels of these important nutrients. Full story »   E-News Exclusive Good Nutrition May Slow Lung Disease Progression in Cystic Fibrosis Patients Syrian Schools Unveil Edible Playgrounds RD Lounge Blog Field Notes Continuing Education Print Preview Tech & Tools Good Nutrition May Slow Lung Disease Progression in Cystic Fibrosis Patients A review outlined in RT Magazine recommends that health care professionals monitor nutrition status in cystic fibrosis patients to slow progression of lung disease. Syrian Schools Unveil Edible Playgrounds A food and nutrition education program using school gardens to educate students about fruit and vegetable consumption and healthful eating is popping up in Syria for the new school year, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Screening for Orthorexia Nervosa (Part 1 of 3) Marci Evans, MS, RD, CEDRD-S, LDN, CPT Dietitians are the most important clinician group to be on the look out for orthorexia nervosa (ON). This blog is Part 1 in a three-part series that will define ON, explain why RDs are best positioned to screen for it, and provide three simple strategies for doing so in practice. Parts 2 and 3 will discuss research and specific strategies on how to manage ON in patient care. You’ve likely heard the term orthorexia nervosa (ON) at some point this past year. It’s been making a stir in social media, yet it’s not actually a new term. Integrative physician Steven Bratman, MD, MPH, coined it in 1997 in Yoga Journal, and then published a book about it in 2001 called Health Food Junkies: Orthorexia Nervosa—Overcoming the Obsession With Healthful Eating. Despite not being an eating disorder specialist, his observations were pretty accurate. Read more » In the October Issue Counseling Vegan Clients Is A2 Milk the Game-Changer for Dairy Intolerance? The Future of Nutrigenomics Get Creative With Graphic Design Cultural Disparities in Obesity, Bariatric Surgery Integrative Nutrition Therapy for Mood Disorders

Digital Health Tools to Enhance Diabetes Educators’ Practices WellDoc announced that two of its diabetes educators, Malinda Peeples, RN, MS, CDE, FAADE, and Janice MacLeod, MA, RD, CDE, LD, FAADE, coauthored an article published in the September 2017 issue of AADE in Practice, the association’s practice journal. Focusing on the need for diabetes educators to integrate digital health tools into their practice, the article was released on the heels of the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) annual conference in Indianapolis held in August, during which both Peeples and MacLeod were inducted as AADE Fellows. In the article, “Are You Ready to Be an eEducator?,” the coauthors focus on the need for diabetes educators to move towards the implementation of digital health as a key delivery platform for diabetes education and care.    Read more » Learn about assessing and monitoring body composition in this month’s issue of Today’s Dietitian. Read the CPE Monthly article, take the 10-question online test at CE.TodaysDietitian.com, and earn two CEUs! Get 25% Off All Pediatric Nutrition Courses This Month! Between now and September 30, get 25% off all Pediatric Nutrition courses! Just go to our online Course Catalog and search Pediatric Nutrition. Use coupon code PEDIATRIC at checkout. Offer expires on September 30, 2017, at 11:59 PM EDT. Complimentary Live Webinars Concepts and Controversy: Dietary Recommendations for Cardiovascular Disease This joint Becky Dorner & Associates and Today's Dietitian complimentary 1.5 CEU webinar, presented by Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD, FAHA, FNLA, FASN, CLS, on Thursday, September 28, 2017, from 2-3:30 PM EDT, will examine the most current dietary recommendations for the prevention of CVD, the science behind these recommendations, discuss current controversies and the underlying science, the key strategies that RDNs can implement to deal with controversies, and make food-based dietary recommendations to translate to a healthful dietary pattern. Sponsored by The California Strawberry Commission. Register Now » Behind the Headlines: Ethical and Socially Responsible Communications This complimentary 1 CEU webinar, presented by Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD, on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, from 2-3 PM EDT, will focus on navigating the challenges of professional ethics with a road map to responsible communications, even if evidence conflicts with personal beliefs; including tips on translating science into sensible sound bites, and creating messages that resonate with consumers in a wide range of outlets from television to social media to consumer communications. Sponsored and accredited by The United Dairy Industry of Michigan. Register Now » The nation's top employers and recruiters of nutrition professionals advertise in Today's Dietitian magazine and post their job openings on AlliedHealthCareers.com. Check out the most recent opportunities that have been submitted by employers from across the country! 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Post your open positions, view résumés, and showcase your facility's offerings all at AlliedHealthCareers.com!   Track Runs and Discover New Routes The MapMyRun app (www.mapmyrun.com/app), available free for iOS and Android, enables users to track their fitness activities using their phone’s built-in GPS. The app’s interactive map records duration, distance, pace, speed, elevation, calories burned, and route traveled. The app also can suggest popular local running routes. Learn more » Personalized Weight Loss and Nutrition The Lose It! app (www.loseit.com), available free for iOS and Android, is a calorie-counting and food- and activity-tracking app. Users can manually enter in food information, scan barcodes, or, as part of a new feature, photograph their foods to track them. The app also offers a program called embodyDNA, in which users have a DNA sample analyzed to provide them with more personalized nutrition and fitness information. Learn more » Have a dietetics-related question that you'd like our expert Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, to answer? Email TDeditor@gvpub.com or send a tweet to @tobyamidor, and we may feature your query! A Secure, Anonymous Résumé Bank Job Alerts Sent to Your E-mail From messenger bags and tote bags to apparel and journals, the Today's Dietitian gift shop has the perfect gift for long-time professionals, recent grads, or even the RD-to-be. Check out our secure online shop today or call toll-free 877-809-1659 for easy and fast ordering.