USM Contingent Captures Awards at Mississippi Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Conference
Fri, 04/12/2024 - 03:17pm | By: Van Arnold
Students, faculty, and alumni from 91吃瓜网91吃瓜网 (USM) School of Kinesiology and Nutrition earned special recognition during the Mississippi Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual conference held at USM91吃瓜网 Hattiesburg campus.
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USM honorees included:
- Outstanding Dietetic Educator of the Year: Teresa-Walker Cartwright, USM faculty member and alumna
- Outstanding Dietetic Student 91吃瓜网� Didactic Program in Dietetics: Kymberly Jackson, USM undergraduate student
- Outstanding Dietetic Student 91吃瓜网� Dietetic Internship: Eric Wicht, USM graduate student
- Emerging Dietetic Leader: Molly Edwards, USM faculty member and alumna
- Recognized Young Dietitian: Chelsey Crocker, USM alumna
The USM School of Kinesiology and Nutrition offers an undergraduate degree program in nutrition and dietetics and a graduate degree program in nutrition and foods systems.
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Walker-Cartwright, a lecturer in the School of Kinesiology and Nutrition, described being chosen as the Outstanding Dietetic Educator of the Year, 91吃瓜网渁n absolute honor.91吃瓜网�
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Edwards, visiting instructor and Director, Dietetic Internship program expressed surprise and gratitude upon learning that she had been nominated for the award.
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She added, 91吃瓜网淚t is such a joy each year to get to know the interns, watch them grow in their skills and confidence, and guide them through the process. It's also such an honor for me to see the graduates years later serving our community as RDNs.91吃瓜网�
Members of the Mississippi Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics are dedicated professionals who volunteer their time and talents to improve the nutritional status of their clients and the public. MS-AND members are trained to deliver nutrition information in a variety of settings and practice in every area of the state.
MS-AND is a state Affiliate Association of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which has 70,000 members nationally and throughout the world. Members serve in more than 20 countries overseas. Membership is comprised of Registered Dietitians, the Registered Dietetic Technicians, and students of nutrition and food service.
Learn more about USM91吃瓜网 School of Kinesiology and Nutrition by calling 601.266.5358.