Get ready for a day of insightful learning and meaningful networking. Our Keynote Speaker Sessions include:

 

“The Farm Bill: Implications for the Food System and Dietetic Practice”

Christina Badaracco, MPH, RDN, LDN

 

“An In-Depth Look at the Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Past, Present and Future”

Toby Amidor, MS, RDN, CDN, FAND

 

“Nutrition Considerations for Those on GLP1-RA Weight Loss Medications”

Mary Finckenor, MA, RDN, CDCES, BC-ADM, CDDS, CCRP

 

“Chrono-Nutrition: How Circadian Rhythms Impact Health and Disease”

Sangeeta Pradhan, MEd, RD, LDN, CDCES

 

Back by popular demand, our Research and Practice Brief Sessions focus on clinical and community nutrition in Maine. These short, informative presentations offer a glimpse into what is happening across the state. Topics include:

 

• Say No to “Nothing-by-Mouth” After Midnight: Frequency of Holding Enteral Nutrition at

     Midnight in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), Michele Creech RD, LD, CNSC

• Nutrition Education for Medical Staff to Enhance Patient Care, Brenna Nelson, RD, LD, CLC

• The Case for Vitamin A, Donna Dodge, RD, LDN

• The Development, Implementation and Assessment of Master Chef, A Theory-Based

     Mindful Eating Intervention for College Students, Kayla Parsons, PhD, RDN

• Effective Strategies for Promoting EFNEP Programming via Social Media, 

     Alex Gayton, MS, RDN, LDN

• Community Interventions to Support Healthy Eating and Active Living, Dawn Littlefield-Gordon MS, RDN

• Preliminary Data Collection to Support a Nutrient-Dense Meal Kit Intervention for College  

      Students, Emma Watras, MS, RDN​​​

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For more details, please review the draft agenda here. 

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Registration Prices:

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• $90 members

• $150 non-members

• $50 students

• $75 Current Board Member or Retired Member

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MAND Social Event​

Join us for a MAND Social Event Thursday evening, April 10th, 5-7PM at the University of New England Innovation Hall. This is the warm-up to the MAND annual conference on April 11th.  Let's Connect!
RSVP here! 

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