March 2008: Moffitt Dietitians Celebrate National Nutrition Month
March 8, 2008 by Gloria Gamat
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
For the Moffitt Cancer Center’s Department of Nutrition and their Dietitians, March is a month-long celebration of National Nutrition Month.
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 …read more




