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Editor’s Spot

Get Your Praise On
EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Mara E. Honicker
Chief Operating Officer Jack Graham ietitians have much to celebrate in March!

EDITORIAL D This month kicks off National Nutrition Month®
Editor Judith Riddle (NNM) and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Nutrition Editor Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN Day (March 11), a time to celebrate the nutrition
Editorial Director Lee DeOrio profession, who you are as dietitians, and the
Production Editor Kevin O’Brien remarkable work you do each day in numerous health care
Associate Editor Hadley Turner
Editorial Assistant Heather Hogstrom settings and specialties to spread nutrition
Editorial Advisory Board Dina Aronson, RD; Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD; messages, improve patient care, help the
Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RD, CSSD, LDN; Marlisa Brown, MS, RD, CDE, CDN; underserved, and develop strategies to
Constance Brown-Riggs, MSEd, RD, CDE, CDN;
Carol Meerschaert, MBA, RD; Christin L. Seher, MS, RD, LD establish a sustainable planet. According
to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,
ART this year’s theme is “Eat Right, Bite by
Art Director Charles Slack Bite,” promoting the message that every
Senior Graphic Designer Erin Faccenda
bite of nutritious food is a “step in the
ADMINISTRATION right direction” toward better overall health. RDs will be
Administrative Manager Helen Bommarito promoting this message with creative programming in
Administrative Assistants Pat Plumley, Susan Yanulevich supermarkets, heath care facilities, hospitals, and schools
Executive Assistant Matt Czermanski
Systems Manager Jeff Czermanski across the country.
Systems Consultant Mike Davey In honor of NNM and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Day, Today’s Dietitian is publishing its 11 annual TD10 fea-
th
FINANCE
Director of Finance Jeff Czermanski ture on page 26, which showcases profiles of the top 10 RDs
you helped nominate for the awesome work they do in dietet-
CONTINUING EDUCATION ics. These dietitians are forward-thinking pioneers, entre-
Director of Continuing Education Jack Graham preneurs, and risk takers who have gone above and beyond
Assistant Director of Continuing Education Leslie Cimei
Continuing Education Editor Kate Jackson the call of duty to improve dietetics education and nutrition
status among people from all walks of life.
CIRCULATION RDs in New Jersey have been in celebration mode since
Circulation Director Nicole Hunchar January 13. After 35 years of persistence on the part of the
New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and others,
MARKETING AND ADVERTISING
Publisher Mara E. Honicker Governor Phil Murphy signed into law The Dietitian/
Director of Marketing and Digital Media Jason Frenchman Nutritionist Licensing Act so dietitians in that state
Web Designer/Marketing Assistant Jessica McGurk can become licensed. This milestone makes New Jersey
Sponsorship and Event Associate Alex Homer th
Sales Manager Brian Ohl the 48 state to assure that health care professionals
Associate Sales Manager Peter J. Burke who call themselves dietitians meet certain standards
Senior Account Executives Gigi Grillot, Diana Kempster, of education and experience, pass an examination, and
Beth VanOstenbridge
Account Executives John Katch, Stephanie Kusniez, uphold documented ethical and professional standards of
Brian Sheerin competence in dietetics and nutrition practice. Many RDs
took to social media to proclaim this good news and thank
FOUNDER EMERITUS everyone responsible for bringing it about.
Kathleen Czermanski
“Today is a cause for celebration,” tweeted Felicia Stoler,
DCN, MS, RDN, FACSM, FAND. “After 35 years of advocacy,
© 2020 Great Valley Publishing Company #dietitians #nutritionists are finally #licensed in #NJ! I’ve
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those of Great Valley Publishing Company (“GVP”) or any organizations with which promote healthful eating and physical activity habits and
the authors may be affiliated. GVP and its employees and agents do not assume
responsibility for opinions expressed by the authors or individuals quoted in the make a positive difference in people’s lives.
magazine; for the accuracy of material submitted by authors or advertisers; or for
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All content contained in Today’s Dietitian is created for informational purposes only and cise and eating disorders. Please enjoy the issue!
shall not be construed to diagnose, cure, or treat any medical, health, or other condition.
Moreover, the content in Today’s Dietitian is no substitute for individual patient/client
assessment based upon the professional’s examination of each patient/client and
consideration of laboratory data and other factors unique to the patient/client. — Judith Riddle, Editor
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