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s of December 31, 2007, the Ameri-an Dietetic Association positionsFat Replacers” (J Am Diet Assoc.005;105:266-275) and “Nutrition andomen’s Health” (J Am Diet Assoc.

004;104:984-1001) will no longer beesignated as positions of the Ameri-an Dietetic Association. Any ques-ions may be directed to Donna L.

ickstrom, MS, RD, ADA Head-uarters, 800/877-1600, ext. 4835 orwickstrom@eatright.org.

onating Journals

embers often inquire about donat-ng their old Journals to a good cause,ut don’t know where to start. Thepecial Libraries Association Webite provides a list of organizationshat accept donations of old journalsnd redistribute them to developingountries, found at http://www.sla.rg/content/resources/inforesour/eftool/bkdonate.cfm. The Journalncourages our readers to take ad-antage of this opportunity to share

ADA CALENDAR2008 Food & NutritionConference & Expo

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DUCATIONAL EVENTS

egetarian Nutrition Conference

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

linical Nutrition Management Symposium

arch 29-April 1, 2008, Crowne Plazaiverwalk, San Antonio, TX. Thisear’s Annual Clinical Nutrition Man-gement (CNM) Dietetic Practiceroup (DPG) Symposium is “Leadingystem Improvement: Optimizing Or-anizational and Patient Outcomes.”lthough Clinical Nutrition Managers

CNMs) have made significant progressn improving the quality of patient carend the environment of care in theirrganizations, there is still a need formprovement in these care systems.his symposium is designed for CNMsho are interested in learning morebout innovative strategies that willmprove systems and result in safer,igher-quality care. The topics include) leading system change in a complexnd highly technological health-carenvironment, 2) using informationechnology to advance clinical andanagement components of health

are, and 3) using complexity sciencerinciples to build teams. Brochuresith registration information will be

ent to all CNM DPG members in Jan-ary. If you are not currently a CNMPG member and would like to receive

he mailing when available, please e-ail your request to pollackmtg@aol.

om or fax to 1-312-475-1405. If you

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xhibiting at the symposium, pleaseontact Kelly Danis at 1-412-647-3621r daniska@upmc.edu no later thanebruary 1, 2008.

eight Management Symposium

pril 4-6, 2008, Loews Vanderbilt Hotel,ashville, TN. Save the date for the An-ual Weight Management Dietetic Prac-ice Group (WMDPG) Symposium—eight Management: The Harmony ofcience and Practice. Looking for tech-iques to put theory into practice? Joinhe Weight Management DPG as invitedpeakers explore research in weightanagement science and real-world ap-

lications that yield results. Networkingpportunities daily, including memberroduct display and exhibits. WMDPGembers will receive a mailing early in

008. Non-WMDPG members can re-eive a brochure, when available, by e-ailing pollackmtg@aol.com or faxing

12/475-1405.

ediatric Nutrition Symposium

pril 9-11, 2008, Marriott Minneapolisirport, Minneapolis, MN. Save theate for the Third Annual Pediatricutrition Symposium, hosted by Pedi-tric Nutrition Practice Group. Forore information, please contact Kellyieira, PNPG Public Relations Chairt PRChair@pediatricnutrition.org orisit www.pediatricnutrition.org.

Deadline for submitting materialfor the People and Events sectionis the first of the month, 3months before the date of theissue (eg, May 1 for the Augustissue). Publication of aneducational event is not anendorsement by the Associationof the event of sponsor. Sendmaterial to: Ryan Lipscomb,Department Editor, Journal ofthe American DieteticAssociation, 120 S. RiversidePlaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL60606; journal@eatright.org;312/899-4829; or fax, 312/899-

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