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Fruity-licious Santas and Peanutty Reindeer Sandwiches This month, kids go on break and don’t return to school until the new year. During this time of family fun and holiday get-togethers, they’re often confronted with sugary snacks and desserts that can pack on the pounds and lead to unhealthful habits well into the new year. But dietitians can counsel parents to pull back on the calorie-laden fare and introduce more nutritious snacks with holiday themes without leaving their kids feeling deprived. All it takes is a little ingenuity and creativity. In this month’s e-News exclusive, RDs offer strategies and recipes parents can use to prepare nutritious holiday snacks guaranteed to be a hit with their kids. After reading the article, visit Today’s Dietitian’s website at www.TodaysDietitian.com where you can read the latest news and information relevant to daily practice as well as our digital edition of the December issue, which features articles on gluten-free appetizers for the holiday season and beyond, the health benefits of pairing beans and grains, and an exclusive interview with acclaimed nutrition and health expert Andrew Weil, MD. The staff of Today’s Dietitian welcomes your feedback at TDeditor@gvpub.com. Enjoy the e-Newsletter, and follow Today’s Dietitian on Facebook and Twitter. — Judith Riddle, editor Strategies for a Nutritious Kid-Friendly Holiday By David Yeager With Thanksgiving behind us and additional holiday celebrating ahead, parents often wonder how best to balance the enjoyment of holiday treats with the importance of maintaining proper nutrition. One of the biggest challenges is the length of the holiday season. For better or worse, the overabundance of calorie-laden foods and treats stretches from Halloween to New Year’s Day. The good news is there are strategies clients can use that will enable kids to enjoy their favorite treats, while remaining on a solid nutritional footing. The first step, according to Ashley Cappel, RD, LD, a clinical dietitian at the Healthy Lifestyles Center at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University, is to think about the entire holiday season, rather than focusing on a single day. She says having treats once in a while is fine, but daily access to them can be a big stumbling block. Full story »   Strategies for a Nutritious Kid-Friendly Holiday FDA Finalizes Menu and Vending Machine Calorie Labeling Rules Packed Lunches May Be Unhealthier Than Meals Provided by Schools Field Notes Tech & Tools Print Preview In the January issue Natural alternative sweeteners 10 ways to boost your professional career in 2015 The gamification of weight loss Blenderized foods for home tube feeding Corporate sponsorships FDA Finalizes Menu and Vending Machine Calorie Labeling Rules The FDA finalized two rules requiring that calorie information be listed on menus and menu boards in chain restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines with 20 or more locations to provide consumers with more nutritional information about the foods they eat outside of the home, according to its press release. Packed Lunches May Be Unhealthier Than Meals Provided by Schools Most lunches brought from home don’t meet the nutritional guidelines set by the National School Lunch Program, according to a study reported in TIME.

The annual "What's Trending in Nutrition" Survey, conducted by Today's Dietitian and leading food, health, and wellness public relations agency, Pollock Communications, polls more than 500 registered dietitians for their expert predictions, which are sure to affect consumer-purchasing decisions, influence food manufacturers, and determine what's on the supermarket shelves in the coming year. Here’s the list of what they say is trending for 2015. Mom’s Socioeconomic Background Affects Babies’ Dietary Habits You have to be at least age 2 to be covered by US dietary guidelines. For babies under that age, there are no US dietary guidelines other than the general recommendation by national and international organizations that mothers exclusively breast-feed their babies for at least the first six months. So what do American babies eat? That is the question that motivated researchers at the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences to study the eating patterns of American infants aged 6 months and 12 months old. Their study, “Sociodemographic differences and infant dietary patterns,” was published in Pediatrics. Read more » Learn about substance abuse and nutrition in this month's issue of Today’s Dietitian. Read the CPE Monthly article, take the 10-question online test at CE.TodaysDietitian.com, and earn two CPEUs! Announcing Our 2015 Session Titles & Presenters! Our 2015 Spring Symposium features some of the foremost experts in nutrition and dietetics presenting sessions on interesting and important topics for continuing education credit. Professionals can earn up to 15 CPEUs by participating in our symposium. Click here to view our 2015 session titles and the professionals who will be presenting them. Give yourself the gift of SAVINGS this holiday season and register before December 31, 2014, to receive the LOWEST OFFERED registration rate of only $300! Register Now » Share Your Story Contest—Deadline Approaching! Enter our Share Your Story Facebook Contest by submitting 500 words on why you became a registered dietitian for a chance to win complimentary registration for you and a colleague plus have your essay published in a 2015 issue of Today's Dietitian! Submissions due by December 20. Join Us for An Exclusive Webinar: Plant-Based Eating: A Sustainable Lifestyle Join us for an exclusive webinar presented by Sharon Palmer, RD, on Thursday, January 29, at 2 pm EST, during which she will define sustainability measures in the food system and take a look at the impact of the Western diet vs. a plant-based diet on environmental issues, such as climate change, pollution, and resource usage. Sharon will also provide recommendations for a more sustainable eating pattern based on plants and strategies RDs can use to educate their clients. Register Now » Recorded Webinars Missed one of our recent webinars? Now you can watch at your convenience on CE.TodaysDietitian.com/Webinars or on our YouTube channel, complete a brief evaluation, and earn 1 CEU FREE. Vida Offers Personalized Health Advice The Vida app connects consumers with the expertise they need to optimize their health and tackle chronic conditions head-on at their convenience and at a lower cost than existing solutions, according to the company. Vida’s HIPAA-compliant, on-demand care solution combines programs from top medical institutions with a strong network of experienced health coaches and providers to deliver highly personalized, expert care via a user’s mobile device. 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Equipped with Taylor’s trademarked Cal-Max technology, the scale works to estimate the number of daily calories needed to maintain one’s current weight based on personal information. Learn more »   From messenger bags and tote bags to apparel and journals, the Today's Dietitian gift shop has the perfect gift for long-time professionals, recent grads, or even the RD-to-be. Check out our secure online shop today or call toll-free 877-809-1659 for easy and fast ordering. The nation's top employers and recruiters of nutrition professionals advertise in Today's Dietitian magazine and post their job openings on AlliedHealthCareers.com. Check out the most recent opportunities that have been submitted by employers from across the country! Have a product or service you want to market to dietitians and nutrition professionals or an open position that you need to fill quickly? Today’s Dietitian offers many flexible advertising programs designed to maximize your results. From print advertising to e-Newsletter sponsorships, website advertising to direct mail opportunities, Today’s Dietitian helps achieve your goals. E-mail our experienced account executives today for more information or call 800-278-4400! Coming up in our January issue is our Winter Product & Service Showcase. E-mail a sales representative to be part of this unique advertising opportunity. AlliedHealthCareers.com is the premier online resource to recruit nutrition professionals. Post your open positions, view résumés, and showcase your facility's offerings all at AlliedHealthCareers.com! A Secure, Anonymous Résumé Bank Job Alerts Sent to Your E-mail Have a dietetics-related question that you'd like our expert Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, to answer? E-mail TDeditor@gvpub.com or send a tweet to @tobyamidor, and we may feature your query!