Welcome
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The Long Island Dietetic Association (LIDA) is an organization of nutrition professionals affiliated with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the New York State Dietetic Association. Members include Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR). Many of our members hold New York State Certification as Dietitian/Nutritionist (CDN).

Members are employed in various settings throughout the island such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools, community agencies, business and industry, private practice and research just to name a few. One of our goals is to increase the recognition of nutrition professionals and the integral role they play in preventing disease. Six out of ten leading causes of death are linked to poor nutrition/diet quality. RDN's and DTR's use evidence-based practice to help Long Islanders lead a healthy, nutritious lifestyle!

📢 September Webinar! The (Re)Purpose of Food, Reducing Waste at Home with Judy Barbe, MS, RDN.

Nearly one third of the food we purchase ends up in the trash. This food waste stems from a variety of reasons: we bought food for a recipe that we never made; we ate out rather than cooked; we forgot we had it; or we can’t think of a way to use it or repurpose it. Regardless of why, the loss in dollars and environmental impact adds up.

When: September 17th 2015, from 7-9PM EST.
Investment: LIDA Members: Free | Non-Members: $25.00 | Student Non-Members: $5.00
➡ Register for webinar (info)
📄 Download flyer

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The Diabetes Core Curriculum Workshop™
Fall Dates: October 5-7, 2015
More details & flyer →

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Free Webinar! Reimbursement for Nutrition Services. Are you positioned for success?
Session Speaker: Lucille Beseler, MS, RDN, LDN, CDE
Date: December 7, 2015 | Time: 1:00 pm Eastern
http://bit.ly/1NwNPVM (FREE registration)

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The 25th Annual Renfrew Foundation Conference for Professionals
Feminist Perspectives and Beyond: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future
NOVEMBER 13 - 15, 2015 | Philadelphia Airport Marriott
www.renfrewconference.com

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🎉 LIDA congratulates its award winning members!
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2015 Medallion Award: John Krakowski, MA, RDN, CDN, FAND
NYSDA Award for Outstanding Educator: Luz E. Valencia Penagos, MS, RD, CNSC
LIDA Dietitian of the Year: Barbara Shorter, Ed.D, RD, CDN
LIDA Stacey Surkis Scholarship: Jackie Slomin

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Thank you to all who voted in our recent elections.
New Board of Directors 2015-16 includes Co-presidents Tracey Giambertone, RDN and Michelle Hill, RD, CDN, CDE, CLC and many dedicated volunteers.

We are the nutrition experts! 🌟