What
an exciting time to be a Dietitian!
There
is so much going on in the nutrition arena, both from
a national and state perspective: Trans Fats, Farm
Bill, ADA Leadership conference, ADA Grassroots- Development
of State Public Policy Panel, a new location for the
2008 LDA FNCE 2008, La. Diabetes Initiative, Obesity
Council, a new LDA Lobbyist, LDA Strategic Planning,
food stamp revisions, the LDA Guiding Principles (formerly
bylaws), Nutrition Care Process training…and the list
goes on.
These
are just a few of the things we will be focusing on
this year as I serve you as LDA president for 2007-2008.
We
have a lot to do. We have to ACT, that is :
A-
access the possibilities
C- collaborate with others and
T- take the lead We are the key leaders in our field.
Let's
show them who knows the science of food and nutrition.
Let's seek every opportunity to show Louisiana true
"GGRITS" that is "girls and guys raised in the South."
As
our immediate past ADA president, Judith Gilbride
said, "Owning the science of nutrition is critical
to the future of dietetics."
Our
environment faces us with new challenges and increased
competition in the marketplace. We as a team must
be stronger and more capable to face these opportunities.
I call them opportunities, because they are! Every
challenge is an opportunity to increase our visibility
and recognition as dietitians. That is why I am proud
to be a Louisiana dietitian, and represent our state
as your President.
If
you have any issues or concerns, please do not hesitate
to bring them forward so our LDA board can serve you.
Remember, NUTRITION is our MISSION and as ADA said
in Washington at the Public Policy Workshop, "We are
the Champions of Nutrition."
Sandy A. Sutton, LDN, RD CLSC
