KDDA Holiday Food Drive Results

KDDA recently hosted a Holiday Food Drive to benefit the East Tennessee Second Harvest Food Bank.  Holiday drop boxes were located at various host sites throughout the Knox County area including: NHC Knoxville, Dialysis Clinic Inc., UT Extension Agency, UT Department of Nutrition, Parkwest Hospital, East Tennessee Children's Hospital, Blount Memorial Hospital, and Tennova HealthCare.  In addition, monetary donations and food items were collected at the KDDA Social Event on December 6. Our goal was to collect 200 pounds of food during the four week time-frame.

Total Food Donations Collected:                            ~640 Pounds

Total Monetary Donations Collected:                       $230

Total Meals Provided to Families in East TN:          1,170

 All drop boxes collected and ready for delivery to Second Harvest!

Donations unloaded and ready to sort!

Thanks to all those who participated in the food drive!  Every donation counted!

Happy Holidays from KDDA!

CMS Obesity Treatment Petition

Please take a moment to read: Last week CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid) passed a ruling to exclude Registered Dietitans (THE nutrition experts!) and Psychologists from reimbursement for providing obesity treatment and counseling, the very two professions that could greatly help people without drugs or surgery.
If you are concerned with this ruling, you can greatly help by signing the American Dietetic Association's petition. We need 25,000 signatures for the White House to review: http://wh.gov/DWX

Just click on the above link, then the whole process takes less than 60 seconds to "register" and then click "sign this petition." Only your first name, last initial and city will show up publicly.

Thanks for all your help!

https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petitions/!/petition/urge-cms-reconsider-its-decision-cag-00423n-excluding-registered-dietitians-direct-billing-obesity/tql0XYc2?utm_source=wh.gov&utm_medium=shorturl&utm_campaign=shorturl 

Wine Tasting Event: December 6th @ 5PM

KDDA is excited to host this Wine Tasting event featuring, Dr. Carol Costello, UT Culinary Institute Wine and Beer Program Director.

The event is open to the public so please feel free to bring spouses, friends, and colleagues. All attendees must be 21 years or older.

The event is $20 per person and covers several wines and heavy appetizers. KDDA is now accepting payment via PayPal. Personal checks will also be accepted at the door.

Please join us as we wrap up a very successful 2011!

Cheers!

For more information, please email us at kddacookoff@gmail.com.

Thawing Your Thanksgiving Turkey

Thanksgiving traditions have been passed down for years and most of them include preparing a turkey big enough for everyone to eat. The main problem we face in preparation for our holiday dinner is how to thaw the turkey.
There are only three ways to thaw your turkey to avoid foodborne illness:

• Refrigerator. Allow about one day for every four to five pounds of turkey.
• Microwave. Check your owner's manual for the proper settings to microwave your turkey by size. Cook immediately after thawing.
• Sink. Thaw in cold water for about 30 minutes for per pound for the whole turkey, and change the water every 30 minutes.

For more information on how to keep your family safe from foodborne illness, visit HomeFoodSafety.org.

Information from American Dietetic Association's Tip of the Day. 

Food Drive to benefit Food in the Fort

If you are on campus and would like to donate, please do so before Wednesday, November 23rd!