March is National Nutrition Month® (NNM). NNM focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. This year's theme is "Savor the Flavor of Eating Right," which encourages everyone to take time to enjoy food traditions and appreciate the pleasures, great flavors and social experiences food can add to our lives. For the next few weeks, our blog will focus on health and eating tips as part of NNM.
Happy RDN Day!
Today is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Day. RDN Day commemorates the dedication of RDNs as advocates for advancing the nutritional status of people around the world. RDN Day was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to increase the awareness of registered dietitian nutritionists as the indispensable providers of food and nutrition services and to recognize RDNs for their commitment to helping people enjoy healthy lives. RDNs are the nutrition experts with degrees in nutrition, dietetics, public health or a related field from accredited colleges and universities. In addition, they must complete an internship and pass an examination before practicing.
We'd like to take the time to recognize and spotlight two of the RDNs on the GA Foods team!
Pictured: Joann Pierre (left) and Levinia Clark (right).
Meet Levinia Clark
Levinia has been with GA Foods for almost 13 years and currently is our Nutrition Services Manager. She completed her internship at the University of Illinois Medical Center and has been practicing for 39 years. She chose to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist because she wanted to learn how and what various nutrients do to the nutritional status of the body. She enjoys her job because she knows the daily nourishment GA Foods provides to children and older adults positively impacts their health.
Levinia's favorite food is Mexican in ANY way, shape or form and she likes going to the beach as often as possible. Her favorite nutrition tip is, "Diet should not be a way of life…rather healthy eating for a healthy body and healthier you!"
Say Hi to Joann Pierre
Joann went to the University of North Florida for her undergraduate degree as well as her Master's degree and dietetic internship. She has been with GA Foods for over 2 years. Joann decided to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist after taking a few nutrition/dietetic courses. She was drawn to the idea that the foods we eat, cook, create, and grow, shape everything around us from our bodies to the planet we live in. She wants to be a part of positive change in the food world. Joann loves her job because she knows she is making an impact on our society. Per Joann, "To some, it is just meals we serve, but to me, we provide nourishment and hope for the young to elderly and their families."
Joann enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her dog, TJ. She also likes to cook, run, and attend concerts and basketball games. Her favorite nutrition tip is, "Moderation is key. Enjoy all types of food! Food is not only for nourishment, but it is also here for you to enjoy! Just remember to balance what you eat."
Thank you!
We appreciate our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and their valuable contributions and expertise in nutrition. They exemplify GA Foods' core values, touching lives, commitment, one team, ownership, integrity and trust, in everything they do!
For more information on National Nutrition Month®, click here.
