Together with the other medical disciplines, Dietitians help in providing quality care and comprehensive medical nutrition therapy, including:

• Prevention and treatment of malnutrition
• Counseling on diet and cancer prevention
• Counseling on dietary supplements
• Provision of tube-feeding recommendations
• Food safety guidance for patients with decreased immunity

The month-long observance of nutrition is geared towards Moffitt patients and employees.

Spot Moffitt dietitians wearing pink on March 10, Registered Dietitian Day. Registered dietitians have degrees in nutrition, dietetics, public health or related fields, and most have a master’s degree. They must complete supervised training and pass a Commission on Dietetic Registration exam.

“When you need food and nutrition information based on fact or need to know how a healthy diet improves health and fights disease, rely on qualified professionals in the field,” says Kathy Allen, M.A., R.D., LD/N and manager of Nutritional Therapy at Moffitt. “They are able to separate facts from fads and translate nutrition science into information you can use.”

Patients can find information on healthy eating and foods that can help fight cancer on March 14 and 28 in the Moffitt Clinic Building atrium. There will be games and giveaways.

Source: Moffitt Cancer Center PR

[hat tip: Patricia Kim of Moffitt]

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March 2008: Moffitt Dietitians Celebrate National Nutrition Month