Westchester Rockland Dietetic Association

WELCOME TO THE WRDA WEBSITE
Resource for Dietitians

WRDA is a professional organization of nutrition experts serving Westchester, Rockland and their neighboring counties.

Please explore our website for information about the dietetic profession, opportunities, and events for dietitians in our district as well as the latest news and information on nutrition and health.

WRDA Congratulates 2012 NY State Outstanding Dietetics Student & NYSDA Distinguished Dietitian Award for 2012

Ann Darcy, MS, RD, CDN, is the recipient of the NYSDA Distinguished Dietitian Award for 2012. Ann is the Coordinator of Nutrition, Health & Wellness for the Westchester Department of Senior Programs and Services. She has worked tirelessly as a NYSDA member adn most recently as the Public Policy Representative. She is a consistent champion for her profession and spokesperson for RDs and DTRs in New York State. Her commitment to licensure in NYS will have far reaching benefits for dietetics practice. Ann has also served on the WRDA board of directors for many years and is currently the Legislative Networking Coordinator.

Congratulations Ann Darcy on the 2012 Distinguished Dietitian of the Year!

Barbara Minter Munoz DeCote is the recipient of the 2012 NY State Outstanding Dietetics Student Award - DT. Ms. Minter Munoz is a full-time sutdent enrolled in Westchester Community College's Dietetic Technician program and will be graduating May, 2012. Ms. Minter has a GPA of 3.67 and has inspired fellow nutrition students to become involved in nutrition and health related activities through her leadership in Westchester Community College's Foods and Nutrition Club. She works collaboratively with both professors and students campus-wide. She plans on continuing her schooling towards a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and eventually pursue a Master's degree. Ms. Minter is a student member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.

Congratulations Barbara Minter Munoz DeCote on the 2012 NY State Outstanding Dietetics Student Award!

GET YOUR PLATE
IN SHAPE

MyPlate

Tip #1: Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.

Fruits and vegetables make great, crunchy snacks, are low in calories and provide the nutrients you need.
Eat a variety of vegetables, especially dark-green, red and orange vegetables plus beans and peas.

Tip #2: Switch to low-fat or fat-free milk.

Switching to fat-free or low-fat milk provides you with the same amount of calcium and essential nutrients as whole milk, but with less fat and calories.
If you are lactose intolerant, try lactose-free milk or a calcium-fortified soy beverage.

Tip #3: Make at least half your grains whole.

Choose 100-percent whole-grain breads, cereals, crackers, pasta and brown rice.
Check the ingredients list on food packages to find whole-grain foods.

Tip #4: Vary your protein choices.

Eat a variety of foods from the protein group each week, such as seafood, nuts and beans, as well as lean meat, poultry and eggs. Twice a week, make seafood the protein on your plate.
Eat lean portions of meat and poultry.

Tips for Reducing a Child’s Risk of Developing Food Allergies

Take special care with feeding practices during your child’s first years, especially if someone in your family—including grandparents, cousins, aunts or uncles—is allergic to any foods. While following these feeding tips cannot guarantee a child will not develop a food allergy, it may help reduce the risk.

Exclusive breastfeeding for at least 4 months decreases the incidence of atopic dermatitis, cow’s milk allergy and wheezing in early life when compared with feeding infants cow’s milk-based formula.
The use of soy-based infant formula does not appear to play a role in allergy prevention.
Solid foods should not be introduced before 4 to 6 months of age. Delaying the introduction of solid foods beyond 4 to 6 months of age does not appear to provide significant protective effect from developing food allergies.
At this time there is insufficient evidence to recommend further dietary interventions such as avoiding specific foods (including fish, eggs or peanuts) during pregnancy, breastfeeding or beyond 4 to 6 months of age to protect against the development of food allergies.

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If at any time your infant reacts badly to a food, such as suddenly developing a skin condition, wheezing, vomiting or excessive diarrhea, or if you have any reason to suspect he or she may be allergic to a food, call your pediatrician immediately.

BREASTFEEDING
& THE ATHLETE

If you're an athlete, you can also provide your baby with the benefits of breastfeeding. With a doctor's guidance, most women can engage in sports or some other form of regular physical activity if they're breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding requires an additional 330 to 400 calories a day for milk production. With more physical activity, you need more; the actual amount depends on the duration and the intensity of your workout.

For athletes and nonathletes alike, the USDA Food Patterns offer guidance for planning a varied, balanced and moderate eating plan during breastfeeding.

Your fluid needs increase during breastfeeding, too. Without exercise, you need about 4 cups more, or at least 15 cups daily from food, beverages and drinking water. When you work out, drink even more.

WRDA Awards Presentation
& The Food Bank for Westchester

Date:	Tuesday, June 12
Time:	6 PM - 6:30 PM Registration 6:30 - 8 PM Presentations
Location:	Kendal on Hudson 1010 Kendal Way Sleepy Hollow NY 10591
Cost:	Free to Members & Non-Members