This June SCAN will be
presenting its 30th Annual Symposium! The
most comprehensive sports cardiovascular, wellness, and eating disorder
symposium for RDNs available will
be held June 27-29 in Huron, Ohio at the gorgeous Saw Mill Lake Resort on the
shore of Lake Erie. The symposium offers the opportunity to earn up to 35 hours of Continuing Professional
Education (CPE) credits through CDR, along with CPEs through other professional
associations. While 26 credits are available through educational sessions, the
symposium is unique in that an Advanced Practice Workshop will have 9 hands-on
learning stations. Presentations will also emphasize career-building
strategies, such as creating and expanding your practice, demystifying
contracts and compensation, branding and how to promote yourself. You can
register for symposium at http://www.scandpg.org/e-learning-and-events/2014-symposium/.
As the social media coordinator of
SCAN’s sports nutrition subunit, SD-USA, I am happy to be able to highlight the
expert speakers in the sports nutrition field that will be presenting cutting
edge research, tactics and practices for not only sports dietitians, but also
athletics professionals earning credits through ACE, ACSM and CHES.
In the first symposium post, we are
highlighting David A. Wiss, MS, RDN, CPT. David is the founder of Nutrition In Recovery, which specializes
in the nutritional management of: Food Addiction, Substance Abuse, Eating
Disorders, Weight Management, Sports Nutrition, and General Wellness. Mr. Wiss
has shared his expertise with a myriad of eating disorder and addiction
facilities throughout the greater Los Angeles area. You can learn more about
David, his expertise and services at www.NutritionInRecovery.com.
David will be presenting Muscle Dysmorphia: What Happens When Body Image Collides with Exercise, Nutrition, and Substance Abuse? on Friday, June 27. Below he answered some questions about his presentation and how it can benefit diet and fitness professionals.
David will be presenting Muscle Dysmorphia: What Happens When Body Image Collides with Exercise, Nutrition, and Substance Abuse? on Friday, June 27. Below he answered some questions about his presentation and how it can benefit diet and fitness professionals.
Q: Is
there any additional information you can provide about the topic you will be
presenting about at the SCAN symposium this June?
A: The information will reflect the
latest research in co-occurring eating disorders and substance use disorders. I
recently published a chapter in an academic textbook on the co-occurrence in
the male population. I have much insight and experience into this population,
having a background as a private fitness trainer prior to becoming a
dietitian.
Q: Why do you feel it is essential for sports dietitians and future sports dietitians to hear the information in your presentation?
A: Dietitians need to be able to screen
for an array for behavioral health disorders. Muscle dysmorphia is often
ego-syntonic, meaning that individuals see themselves as being healthy and are
not inclined to seek help. It is a thin line between a healthy pursuit of
fitness and psychiatric illness, and sports dietitians can often be on the
front line to detect problems before they progress.
Q: Can other health professionals who are not dietitians benefit from the information? If so, who and in what capacity?
A: The presentation will appeal to
dietitians, fitness professionals, therapists, psychiatrists, or anyone who
encounters Muscle Dysmorphia in the male population. The presentation will help
professionals to detect potential dysfunction where they otherwise would not
suspect it. Recommendations for assessment tools will be made.
Q: Overall, what is the number one reason you think dietitians should attend SCAN symposium?
A: Dietitians should attend SCAN
Symposium to stay-up-to-date on the latest research and continue building our
professional networks.
You can register for this years’
SCAN Symposium at http://www.scandpg.org/e-learning-and-events/2014-symposium/ to benefit from David Wiss’ engaging
presentation as well as many other presentations from expert speakers. Rates go
up May 10, 2014 so register soon!
Kelly Jones, MS, RD, LDN, who
teaches college nutrition courses and is a sports nutrition consultant, is the
SD-USA social media coordinator. Follow SD-USA on twitter @Sportsdiet_USA and
find us on Facebook and Pinterest!
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