Several students and faculty members from the dietetics program attended FNCE (Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo) 2017. We learned a lot in the area of dietetics research and also had fun together. One of the conference highlights occurred when our colleague, Dr. Anne Marie Hunter, received the prestigious Medallion Award. Anne Marie Hunter, PhD, RDN, LD, FADA, … [Read more...]
This blog post was written by Hailey Rausch, senior dietetics student. Below she shares her experiences from the annual FNCE conference for dietitians. Unsure what passion truly feels like? When I walked into a room bigger than a football field, filled with dietitians and fellow dietitians-to-be, and Lucille Beseler, the president of the Academy of Nutrition and … [Read more...]
In early October the Missouri State Dietetic Interns made a trip to the annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Registered dietitians, dietetics students, dietetic interns, and other health professionals nationwide flocked to Nashville, Tennessee for the conference. There were over 10,000 in attendance … [Read more...]
There are many opportunities for students in BMS programs. For example, Dietetics students traveled to Central America again this year and the Pre-Med Society visited Peru. There are two other opportunities coming up that students should be aware of. Tomorrow, as part of the Public Affairs Conference, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be on campus to speak at 10am. Tickets are … [Read more...]