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Are Your Patients Getting Enough ZZZs? The amount and quality of sleep your patients get each night has a direct influence on various aspects of their health—namely their metabolic health. For example, the risk of type 2 diabetes increases in chronically sleep-deprived individuals. And if patients with diabetes don’t get enough quality rest, managing their disease becomes an ever-increasing challenge. So speaking to them about the importance of sleep is paramount. In this month’s E-News Exclusive, Today’s Dietitian discusses the association between sleep quality and diabetes management and provides some counseling strategies RDs can use in practice. After reading the article, visit Today’s Dietitian’s website at www.TodaysDietitian.com to read the digital edition of the November issue, which includes articles on the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes and the role of medications in managing the disease, how prickly pear cactus can lower blood sugar, mindful and intuitive holiday eating, healthful meat snacks, frozen food innovations, and combating cancer malnutrition. Please enjoy the E-Newsletter and give us your feedback at TDeditor@gvpub.com, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. — Judith Riddle, editor Link Between Sleep Quality and Successful Diabetes Management By Judith Riddle Regulating and maintaining healthful sleep habits may be a key to successful diabetes management, according to Terese C. Hammond, MD, fellowship director of the division of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine, and medical director at Keck Hospital of the University of Southern California Sleep Disorders Center in Los Angeles. Hammond spoke at the annual meeting of the American Association of Diabetes Educators in August. The title of her presentation was “Insufficient Sleep: Implications for Metabolism and Type 2 Diabetes Management.” Hammond said too little sleep (less than seven hours) or too much (more than nine hours) is associated with several negative health outcomes, especially in patients with diabetes and other chronic medical conditions. “Insufficient sleep has a profound effect on obesity, energy expenditure, and caloric intake, especially carbohydrate intake,” Hammond said. “Behavioral interventions to address insufficient sleep can positively impact sleep duration and long-term health outcomes.”1 Full story »   E-News Exclusive Dining In Gains Ground on Eating Out The Most Popular ‘Superfoods’ in the United States RD Lounge Blog Continuing Education Print Preview Field Notes Tech & Tools Dining In Gains Ground on Eating Out Cheaper groceries, meal kit services, and a turn toward more healthful fare have contributed to falling sales at some big restaurant chains, according to The New York Times. The Most Popular ‘Superfoods’ in the United States The Huffington Post outlines the 10 most popular ‘superfoods,’ according to the frequency of internet searches. Evolution of Dietetics Jobs By Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN In 1996, when I attended New York University to receive my RD certification and MS degree in clinical nutrition and dietetics, the job opportunities were limited. The mainstream jobs included being an in-house or outpatient dietitian in a hospital setting, working at a nursing home, or being in private practice. More than 20 years later, the job opportunities in the field of dietetics have become plentiful. Here are some of the dietetics jobs in which my fellow RDs are prospering. Read more »

Learn about ethnic disparities in diabetes care 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! Live Webinars Evidence-Based Nutrition: The Problem of Proof This complimentary 1 CEU webinar, presented by Jeffrey B. Blumberg, PhD, FASN, FACN, on December 1, 2016, from 2-3 PM EST, will provide an overview of the common research strategies for evidence-based nutrition and will provide RDs with relevant and practical skills for interpreting data and evidence-based recommendations to patients and clients. Brought to you through the support of Nature Made. Register Now » Measuring the Impact of Food Miles on Sustainability This 1 CEU webinar, presented by Sharon Palmer, RDN, on December 8, 2016, from 2-3 PM EST, will explain how food travel affects consumers’ carbon footprint and sustainability of the food system. RDs will be provided with surprising revelations about the food system, together with bottom line advice to give to patients and clients who express interest in making a difference with their forks. Register Now » Recorded Webinar What’s New in the World of Carbohydrates This complimentary 1 CEU webinar, presented by Joanne Slavin, PhD, RD, provides an overview of the science behind the carbohydrate recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. It discusses the latest evidence relating to appropriate carbohydrate consumption, together with practical strategies for counseling patients and clients regarding the inclusion of healthful carbohydrates in their diets. Brought to you through the support of Barilla. Register » A Note From the Sponsor Check out Barilla’s very own Pasta Recipe Builder! This mix and match tool builds healthy pasta recipes with 500 calories or less per serving. For printed copies of the Recipe Builder, please contact consumer.relations@barilla.com. For even more resources and well-rounded recipes, check out PassionForPasta.com. Thankful for Your Support — Save 25% Now through November 30, including Thanksgiving and Black Friday, we offer professionals our thanks for doing what you do and supporting what we do at Today’s Dietitian with 25% off any 2-credit self-study course on CE.TodaysDietitian.com. Just use coupon code THANKS25 when you check out to get your discount. Plus, everyone who takes advantage of this offer will be eligible for a random drawing for a free CE bundle package of an autographed copy of Dr. Jo Lichten's REBOOT: How To Power Up Your Energy, Focus, and Productivity + a 12 CEU online examination on the book. Click here for official rules. 2017 Spring Symposium Join us at our 4th annual Spring Symposium, May 21–24, at the Astor Crowne Plaza in the heart of New Orleans' renowned French Quarter. In addition to delivering an enhanced CE program offering more than 20 CEUs, and networking opportunities like no other event, our 2017 event's prime location will put you steps away from all of the culinary, cultural, and entertainment experiences of The Big Easy. Register Now Registration does not include accommodations or travel to and from New Orleans. For those who cannot afford the registration rate, a limited number of scholarships are available for complimentary registration. Click here to apply for a scholarship » 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. Email our experienced account executives today for more information or call 800-278-4400! Coming up in our December issue is our Annual Resource Guide. Email 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!   In the December Issue Ruby Red Holiday Produce Curbing Children’s Sugar Intake Unconventional Diets in Cancer Care Medicinal Herbal Teas Pea Protein Obesity Increasing in Adults With Cancer History A study at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health showed that obesity was more prevalent in patients with a history of cancer than in the general population, and survivors of colorectal and breast cancers were particularly affected. The study is among the first to compare rates of obesity among US cancer survivors and adults without a history of cancer. Findings are published online in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Results were based on data from a nationally representative sample of 538,969 noninstitutionalized adults aged 18 to 85 with or without a history of cancer who participated in the annual National Health Interview Survey from 1997 to 2014. Obesity was defined as BMI of 30 kg/m2 or greater for non-Asians and 27.5 kg/m2 or greater for Asians. Read more » From Couch Potato to Running the 5K The C25K (Couch to 5K) app (http://www.c25k.com), available free for iOS and Android, promises to take users from the couch to running a 5K. The app uses an eight-week fitness program to get users in shape in 30-minute sessions three times per week. Meant for first-time runners, the app is compatible with a variety of music, GPS, and health-related apps to get those new to exercise motivated. Learn more » A Healthful Lifestyle One Day at a Time The Lifesum app (https://lifesum.com), available free for iOS and Android, functions as a personalized health and lifestyle guide for users. Whether users want to gain weight, lose weight, improve energy, drink more water, or fulfill another health and wellness goal, the Lifesum app can provide a personalized plan to meet those goals. The app tracks progress in nutrition and exercise and syncs with other fitness, health, and nutrition apps. 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. 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!