Past Meetings

PAST EVENTS

April 2022- "Food Body Peace"

“Weight-centric approaches” (i.e. weight loss as the main target of intervention) still take center stage as the dominant paradigm to “improve health,” but are they actually contributing to lasting and sustainable outcomes of enhancing both physical and emotional/mental health? What if these interventions were doing more harm rather than helping? Learn how weight-inclusive approaches such as Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating can create a safer and more holistic alternative to support lasting health outcomes.

Participants will be able to identify the unintended, but harmful consequences of weight bias and weight-centric approaches.
Participants will be able to describe how weight-inclusive approaches such as HAES and Intuitive Eating can offer a holistic health-centered alternative.
Participants will be ready to make shifts toward weight-inclusive initiatives with various tools and resources.

How to obtain the recording:
For NSDA paying members: Email us at northsounddietassoc@gmail.com
For non-NSDA paying members: Email us and pay the $12 meeting fee here

About Our Speaker:

Mya("Mee-ya") is an Anti-Diet Dietitian and holds a Master of Public Health in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Washington. She helps life-long dieters break away from toxic diet culture and empowers them to build trust with their own bodies. Her signature on-line program called "Body Respect" has helped hundreds of women break the cycle of food guilt & body shame and instead find food freedom and body appreciation. In addition to her on-line practice, she is a half-time nutrition faculty at Seattle Pacific University and teaches all of her five courses from an evidence-based, weight-inclusive approach. She is a strong anti-diet advocate and believes that all bodies regardless of weight and size deserve respectful and compassionate care.

She can be found on Instagram @foodbody.peace or her website www.foodbodypeace.com

January 2022- "Eating to Save the Planet: the Role of the RDN"

With the growing concerns around environmental degradation and climate change, the role that the RDN can plan in promoting a more sustainable food system is as important as ever. Numerous reports have determined that how we currently grow, produce, and waste food are contributing factors to the environmental crisis, but may also be part of the solution. Many of these issues around sustainability have human health implications as well, making dietitians perfectly positioned to be an integral part of the conversation.

This presentation outlines the impacts of our surrent food system on the environment from production to consumption, highlight programs working towards effective advances, and provide realistic ways dietitians can make a difference in their workplaces, communitite, and a variety of other unconventional avenues to encourage dietary habits that are both environmentally sustainable and health-promoting. Participants will walk away with big picture concepts, resources for further education, and practical tools that will support a sustainable, resillient, and equitable food system to improve both planitary and human health.

How to obtain the recording:
For NSDA paying members: Email us at northsounddietassoc@gmail.com
For non-NSDA paying members: Email us and pay the $12 meeting fee here

About Our Speaker:

Mary Purdy, MS, RDN is an Integrative Eco-Dietitian with a Master's Degree from Bastyr University where she is currently adjunct faculty. She has been in clinical practice for over 12 years using a personalized medicine and functional nutrition approach. She regularly speaks locally, online, and at national health conferences on both nutrition and sustainability and was the keynote speaker at Bastyr University’s Commencement Ceremony in 2019. She serves on the boards of The Planetary Health Collective as well as the Dietetic Practice Groups “Hunger and Environmental Nutrition” and “Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine” which she chaired in 2018. Additionally, she hosts the podcast “The Nutrition Show” and authored the books “Serving the Broccoli Gods" and "The Microbiome Diet Reset." She is a trained Climate Reality Leader and a consultant working with organizations to create a sustainable and resilient food system that supports planetary health and helps mitigate climate change.

website: www.marypurdy.co

video teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDTLSGfS1Hg

November 2021- "IBS versus IBD Demystifying the RDN Approach"

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are two distinct gastrointestinal disorders, though the differences between the two can be confusing for many people, including healthcare professionals! While IBS and IBD are not caused by diet, many patients notice that diet can affect symptoms for both conditions. Join us as Danielle compares and contrasts the two GI disorders, and clarifies the RDN’s approach to help patients with IBS and IBD manage symptoms and prevent malnutrition with medical nutrition therapy.

How to obtain the recording:
For NSDA paying members: Email us at northsounddietassoc@gmail.com
For non-NSDA paying members: Email us and pay the $12 meeting fee here

About Our Speaker:

Danielle Gaffen, MS, RDN, LD is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in San Diego and founder of Eat Well Crohn’s Colitis, a virtual tele-nutrition practice in the United States. Danielle's mom needed two feet of her intestines removed (she had an ileostomy that was ultimately reversed) and her husband has Crohn’s disease. Understanding the link between nutrition and gut disease prompted Danielle to obtain her master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, become a registered dietitian, and ultimately specialize in nutrition for people with inflammatory bowel diseases.

October 2021- "How to Incorporate Nutrigenomics Into Your Practice"

This new area of practice for dietitians has some pros and cons and considerations. This discussion will outline where we currently are with the research, how to learn more about the field, and how it can be incorporated into your practice to support the health of your clients.

How to obtain the recording:
For NSDA members: Email us at northsounddietassoc@gmail.com
For non-NSDA members: Email us and pay the $12 meeting fee here

About Our Speaker:

Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN (HOL-Tin) owns Seattle-based concierge nutrition practices, Champagne Nutrition® PLLC and Seattle Cancer Nutritionist where she helps clients solve complex health mysteries with an integrative approach. She specializes in plant-based diets, integrative oncology nutrition, supplements, and nutrigenomics. Ginger also enjoys talking to dietitians about professional development, improved communication, and social media strategy.

Ginger currently serves as adjunct clinical faculty at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health. She is the Chair of the Member and Student Advisory Committee at the Academy, immediate past-president of the Greater Seattle Dietetic Association, past President for the Chicago Academy and past chair of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group. She was awarded Emerging Dietetic Leader in Washington, 2020. She is a graduate of the University of Washington and Bastyr University.

Ginger worked at Arivale (AIR-eh-vale), a biotech start-up in Seattle, for 4 years where she led a team of dietitians to provide direct to consumer patient care utilizing a “scientific wellness” approach to health that incorporated both lab and nutrigenomic data. The research was developed by Dr Lee Hood, a local scientist who was on the original genome mapping team. When she left that company, she knew that genomics would always be part of her future practice. She utilized nutrigenomics in her own practice, has developed genomic training modules for the Academy, moderated a genomic session at FNCE in 2019

June 2021- "An RDNs guide to the food traditions, culture, and recipes of the Caribbean - an educational presendation and hands-on cooking class"

Zariel Grullon, RDN, a first generation Dominican American will be teaching us about Dominican cuisine and it's cultural history and food traditions. We will also learn about the staples across all of Latin America as well as the differences and similarities between the diets of your patients and friends. We will wrap up the discussion with a fun (virtual) hands-on cooking demo to get a taste of what a traditional Dominican dish is like! Recipes will be provided in advance to those who RSVP.

How to obtain the recording:
For NSDA members: Email us at northsounddietassoc@gmail.com
For non-NSDA members: Email us and pay the $12 meeting fee here

About Our Speaker:

Saludos! My name is Zariel Grullón, RDN. I was born in Queens, raised in Jersey and living in The Bronx. I earned my undergraduate degrees in Biology and Nutrition from Ramapo College of New Jersey and Montclair State University, respectively. I have worked in various areas of community nutrition from farm to classroom. I started off as an Urban Agriculture intern at City Green, when I left the organization I was the programs assistant and gained a lot of experience in food insecurity, nutrition education, and curriculum development. I also spent some time working for Harlem Children’s Zone. I completed my Dietetic Internship at CUNY School of Public Health and I am currently working as a registered dietitian at the Bronx Health Collective. In my free time you can find blogging, developing recipes, helping folks dismantle diet culture, reading or playing with my dog Tuna.

April 2021- "The RD’s Guide to Navigating Eating Disorders in Clinical Care"

This presentation will help Registered Dietitians understand the role of the RD in identifying eating disorders through “starting the conversation” about tough topics, like eating disorders and mental health. After attending this session, participants can expect to:

Gain understanding of the Registered Dietitian's (RDs) therapeutic role in the identification and treatment of eating disorders across all levels of care
Increase knowledge of specific nutrition interventions and counseling tools in the treatment of individuals with eating disorders
Understand how to incorporate a non-diet, Health at Every Size (HAES)-aligned approach in counseling individuals with eating disorders

How to obtain the recording:
For NSDA members: Email us at northsounddietassoc@gmail.com
For non-NSDA members: Email us and pay the $10 meeting fee here

About Our Speakers:

Alexis Moore, MS, RDN, CD (she/her) Dietitian at Eating Recovery Center (she/her)
Alexis received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Arizona and completed her dietetic internship and Master of Science in Nutrition at Central Washington University. Alexis continued to pursue additional education and research experience at New York University, where her research investigated nutritional interventions for athletes with spinal cord injuries. Currently, Alexis serves as a clinical dietitian at Eating Recovery Center of Washington, where she practices from a weight-neutral lens in the treatment of eating disorders for adults at the residential and partial hospitalization levels of care. In her free time, Alexis enjoys all things outdoors, exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her pup in tow.

Grace Whorley, MA, LMHC (she/her) Primary Therapist at Eating Recovery Center (she/her)
Grace is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor that has been practicing for the past 5 years. She received her Bachelors of Arts in psychology from Central Washington University, while specializing in Neuroscience. She then earned her Masters of Arts in Psychology with a specialization in Counseling Psychology while attending Saybrook University based in Oakland, CA. She has worked with several populations over the last 5 years - from the mental health unit in a juvenile rehabilitation center to now, adults struggling with a range of eating disorders (BED, AN, BN, and ARFID). She is ethically centered in the treatment of eating disorders with a weight inclusive approach and advocates for the model to be adapted in all medical and therapeutic treatment settings. Outside of work, Grace is a mother, an outdoorswoman, and lover all things caffeinated.

March 2021- "Dietitians in School Food Service: Challences and Opportunities during COVID-19"

Join us for an insider look into what it has been like to be a school food service dietitian during these challenging times as well as how our speaker, Megan, has witnessed this affecting the children and other staff members. We will learn about some strategies that have been implemented to address these challenges and potential gaps that may still exist.

Speaker: Megan De Vries, MS, RDN, SNS
Cost: FREE for members! $10 for non-members

How to obtain the recording:
For NSDA members: Email us at northsounddietassoc@gmail.com
For non-NSDA members: Email us and pay the $10 meeting fee here

About Our Speaker: Megan De Vries, MS, RDN, SNS is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She received her Bachelor's degree from Washington State University and Master's in Nutrition from Central Michigan University. Megan currently works for the Edmonds School District as the Food and Nutrition Services Director. She has worked in school nutrition for the past 11 years in five different school districts. She loves the faced paced work, making gradual program improvements to better serve students. Megan resides in Monroe with her husband Brett and their two children Ellis and Arie.

February 2021 - "Dietary Supplements in Clinical Practice: Scope of Practice and Safety"

Join us for a discussion on dietary supplements! This event was designed to discuss many of the common questions clients tend to have surrounding dietary supplements. We will be addressing RDN scope of practice, reviewing evidence-based tools and resources for evaluating dietary supplement safety and efficacy and obtaining tools for assessing quality and reputability of supplement brands.

Speaker: Kelly Morrow, MS, RDN, FAND
Cost: FREE for members! $10 for non-members

How to obtain the recording:
For NSDA members: Email us at northsounddietassoc@gmail.com
For non-NSDA members: Email us and pay the $10 meeting fee here

About Our Speaker: Kelly Morrow, MS, RDN, FAND is an Associate Professor and the Chair of the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science at Bastyr University and Clinical Faculty at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Seattle, Washington. A the Bastyr Center, Kelly leads teams of nutrition graduate students in an integrative medicine teaching clinic where they collaborate with Naturopathic Doctors, Medical Doctors and practitioners of East Asian Medicine and Acupuncture. Since 2002, she has been teaching faculty at Bastyr University in both the undergraduate and master's programs in nutrition and currently teaches Nutrition Clinic Practicum, Dietary Supplementation and Nutrition Assessment and Therapy. She has also lectured in the Naturopathic Medicine, Midwifery and Acupuncture programs at Bastyr. Kelly regularly speaks to lay populations and at professional conferences, is a media representative for Bastyr University and a past Media Representative for the Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Kelly has delivered talks for the Academy of Nutrition, Northwest Renal Dietitians, The Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy, The Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians, The Greater Seattle Dietetic Association, The North Sound Dietetic Association, Dietitians in Healthcare Communities, and the Bastyr Center Healthy Living Series. Kelly is a content developer for the Inflammation and Environmental Exposures and Elimination Modules of the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certificate of Training through the Academy of Nutrition and the author of the Integrative Nutrition and Dietary Supplements chapter for the 14th and 15th Eds. of Krause and Mahan's Food and the Nutrition Care Process and is a co-editor for the 15th Ed. Kelly has served on Professional Advancement and Communications committees for Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine (DIFM) and is also a past Chair.

December 2020—"Oncology Nutrition: Breast Cancer"

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women. This event covered breast cancer etiology, discussing the role of hormones in breast cancer progression and treatment plans. We discussed the relationship between nutrition and breast cancer and reviewed the recommendations on ways to reduce the risk among this population through diet. We looked at the science around several of the common controversies surrounding food and the risk of breast cancer such as soy, dairy, and the sugar feeds cancer myth.

Speaker: Kate Ueland, MS, RD
Cost: FREE for members! $10 for non-members

How to obtain the recording:
For NSDA members: Email us at northsounddietassoc@gmail.com
For non-NSDA members: Email us and pay the $10 meeting fee here

More about our speaker: Kate Ueland, MS, RD specializes in oncology nutrition, primarily working with breast, ovarian, renal, and melanoma cancer patients throughout all stages of the cancer journey. She works at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) in Seattle, WA and is an assistant professor and serves as Director of the Master of Nutrition - Didactic Program in Dietetics at Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA. Kate also serves as the Cook for Your Life website nutrition advisor and editor at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center where she ensures all culinary content adheres to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and follows science-based guidelines. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington in biochemistry and received her master’s degree from Bastyr University in nutrition. Her research interests are in cancer prevention and survivorship, especially in breast cancer and sports nutrition.

November 2020—"A Primer on Probiotics"

The world of probiotics has been gaining a lot of attention lately. You may have even had many patients, friends or colleagues ask you about your thoughts on them. Well, if you are curious about probiotics and prebiotics and want to know more about what they are and their evidenced-based role in health and wellness, then this is an event you won't want to miss!

Speaker: Lindsay Malone, MS, RDN, CSO, LD
Cost: FREE for members! $10 for non-members

How to obtain the recording:
For NSDA members: Email us at northsounddietassoc@gmail.com
For non-NSDA members: Email us and pay the $10 meeting fee here

Speaker: Lindsay Malone is Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Oncology nutrition. Lindsay holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration for Xavier University and a Masters degree in Public Health Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University. She currently teaches at Case Western Reserve University and runs Malone Nutrition Consulting. In this capacity she works to share her nutrition knowledge as a writer, editor, public speaker and educator. Lindsay's passion for nutrition is rooted in her belief that food truly is the best medicine.
https://www.lindsaymalonerd.com/

October 2020—NSDA WElCOME MEETING

Free for everyone!

Meet fellow RDs and students at our free welcome meeting, open to everyone. This will be a virtual networking event where we will be talking more in depth about NSDA membership and the benefits of membership, answering any questions you may have, and talking about the events we have lined up. We encourage previous members to attend too!

Attendees will also have time to network and share personal noteworthy news, updates, or questions that they would like to share with the group. Have suggestions for things you would like to see happen this year? Do you have suggestions for event topics? Are you curious about why it's so important to be a part of a local dietetics group? If you answered yes to any of these questions...then please attend! We would love to see you there!

We will go over all of the NSDA benefits during the meeting, but a few examples are: Opportunity to earn 10.5 CPE credits during the year, 6 timely and interesting education presentations on nutrition topics, and the opportunity to network with local dietitians, interns, and students.

Date: Tuesday, October 27th 2020
Time: 6:15-7:15 PM

July 2020—"Addressing Diversity Within Dietetics"

This presentation will be focusing on: Why addressing diversity is important for the future of dietetics; the barriers to diversity and how diversity affects us; and how supporting students is key to diversifying our field.

This will be a very engaging presentation with lots of opportunity for group discussions. We are very excited to have Registered Dietitian Shannon Curtis present for us! She has presented on this topic before at her regional seminar and currently serves on the board as the Diversity Chair for the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Speaker: Shannon Curtis, MS, RDN, LD, CPT
Cost: FREE for members! $7 for non-members

How to obtain the recording:
For NSDA paying members: Email us at northsounddietassoc@gmail.com
For non-NSDA paying members: Email us and pay the $10 meeting fee here