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sian Congress of NutritionSeptember 9-13, 2007, International

onvention Center, Taipei, Taiwan.he 10th Asian Congress of Nutrition

ACN), hosted and organized by Nutri-ion Society of Taiwan under the aus-ices of Federation of Asian Nutritionocieties (FANS), will cover topics un-er the theme “Diet, Nutrition, and Op-imal Health: From Food Supply to Nu-rigenomics.” Please visit http://www.007acn.org.tw for more information.Institute of Medicine WorkshopSeptember 18-20, 2007, Washington,C. “Dietary Reference Intakes, 1994-004: Lessons Learned and New Chal-enges.” This 3-day Institute of Medi-ine workshop will explore the processor developing Dietary Reference In-akes (DRIs). While the “new” processor DRI development that was put inlace in 1994 has had many successes,t is now appropriate and timely to re-iew the approach used and to considerptions that may enhance the develop-ent of DRIs. The workshop will serve

s a forum for experts from various dis-iplines and with different perspectiveso identify and discuss issues that haverisen during the overall developmentnd implementation of the DRIs—ith an eye to their future. Furtheretails are available at www.iom.edu/riworkshop2007. Interested personsill be required to register in order tottend the workshop, but there is noost to attend. For more information,lease contact Sandra Amamoo-Kakrat 202/334-1326 or DRIworkshop2007@

ADA CALENDAR2007 Food & NutritionConference & Expo

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WCRF/AICR Cancer PreventiononferenceNovember 1-2, 2007, Capitol Hiltonotel, Washington, DC. “Food, Nutri-

ion, Physical Activity, and the Preven-ion of Cancer: A Launch Conference.”

orld Cancer Research Fund/Ameri-an Institute for Cancer ResearchWCRF/AICR) releases and discussests second expert report on cancer pre-ention, discussing what the researchells us about cancer risk as it relates toood and nutrition, physical activity,nd overweight and obesity, withealth and diet recommendations andirections for research. Attendees earnontinuing medical education creditnd American Dietetic Association con-inuing professional education credit.or more information and registration,ontact the American Institute for Can-er Research at 1-800-843-8114 or visitww.aicr.org/conference.35th Annual Kilo Diabetes

ymposiumNovember 16-17, 2007, Adam’s Markotel, St Louis, MO. The “Current Top-

cs in Diabetes, Endocrinology, andascular Diseases” symposium, spon-ored by Kilo Diabetes & Vascular Re-earch Foundation and Washingtonniversity School of Medicine Continu-

ng Medical Education, will include lec-ures and case studies on the manage-ent of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, theetabolic syndrome, cardiovascular

isease, hypertension, lipids, obesity,enal disease, and patient self-manage-ent. Attendees receive continuingedical education credit. For more in-

ormation, contact symposium coordi-ator Beverly Cantoni at Kilo DiabetesVascular Research Foundation, 1227

ern Ridge Parkway, Suite 120, Stouis, MO 63141; phone: 314/434-6500;

ax: 314/434-6731; email: Beverly@ilorf.com; Web: www.kilorf.com.Vegetarian Nutrition ConferenceMarch 4-6, 2008, 5th Internationalongress on Vegetarian Nutrition,oma Linda University, Loma Linda,A, sponsored by the Department ofutrition, Loma Linda University.or information on registration, con-act Venice Brown at vbrown@llu.edur 909/558-4595. For program inquir-es, contact Sujatha Rajaram, Chair,

cientific Program at srajaram@llu.

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du. For online registration and ab-tract submission access, visit www.egetariannutrition.org. Deadline forbstracts for short oral and posterresentations is November 15, 2007.

BOUT PEOPLE

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DA Member Wins Lifetimechievement AwardEach year at the National Restau-

ant Association Educational Foun-ation’s Salute to Excellence Awardsala and Banquet, one outstanding

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estaurant and foodservice educators honored with the Michael E. Hurstifetime Achievement in Educationward in recognition of exemplaryedication to educating the futureeadership of our industry. This year,0-year ADA member Carol Kizer,CE, RD, FMP, Hospitality Manage-ent Department Chair Emeritus atolumbus (OH) State Communityollege received the award.IFMA Honors ADA MemberAt the International Foodserviceanufacturers Association (IFMA)old & Silver Plate Award dinner,DA member Kris Schroeder, RD,D, director of Nutrition Services atwedish Medical Center in Seattle,A received the Silver Plate in theealth Care Division.ADA Member Wins Beard Foun-

ation AwardColleen Pierre, MS, RD, LDN, was

warded the James Beard Founda-ion Award for Newspaper, News-etter, or Magazine Reporting on Nu-rition or Food-Related Consumer Is-ues for her June/July 2006 Childagazine article, “Solving the Sugarrisis.”

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uss Lamb, May 2007, was Northivision sales manager for Traviseats, Inc. Lamb served on ADA’s Ex-

ibitor Advisory Council since 2004nd contributed enthusiastically to As-ociation activities and programs.Ann Selkowitz Litt, RD, May

007, was the nutritionist for theashington Redskins and spokes-

erson for several media campaignsncluding the Got Milk campaign. Re-ently, Litt was the nutrition consul-ant to CosmoGirl magazine. She washe author of The College Students’uide to Eating Well on Campus,uel for Young Athletes, and the co-uthor of the ADA Guide to Privateractice. Litt was also chair of theutrition Entrepreneurs dieteticractice group and Professional Is-ues Delegate for Consultation andusiness Practice.

RRATAn the July 2007 issue of the Journal,n author of the research article, “Ex-mination of Weight Status and Di-tary Behaviors of Middle School Stu-ents in Kentucky,” pp 1139-1145,as credited as “Jen Nickelsen, MS,D.” The correct spelling of the au-

hor’s last name is “Nickelson.”

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n the July 2007 issue of the Journal,he ADA Reports—Trends Supple-ent article, “The Profession of Die-

etics at a Critical Juncture: A Reportn the 2006 Environmental Scan forhe American Dietetic Association,”ontained an error in reference 11.he URL in that reference was in-orrect. The correct URL is: http://ww.pewinternet.org/pdfs/PIP_Online_ealth_2006.pdf.

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FOOD & NUTRITION CONFERENCE &EXPONotice of the 2007 Food & NutritionConference & Expo (FNCE) MemberMeeting of the American DieteticAssociationNotice is hereby given that, pursu-ant to the Board of Directors, theannual meeting of members willconvene at the Association’s Food& Nutrition Conference & Expo at10:00 AM on Monday, October 1,2007 at the Pennsylvania Conven-tion Center in Philadelphia, PA.Full registration for members is$329 if postmarked on or beforeAugust 22, 2007, or $379 after Au-gust 22, 2007.

Connie B. Diekman, MEd, RD, LD,FADAPresident, American Dietetic Asso-ciation

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