Announcing the next SCI Forum:
Everyday Nutrition for Individuals with SCI
What are the unique nutritional needs of people with SCI? What research has been done on this topic? How do you incorporate these nutritional goals into your daily eating habits? Vickeri Barton, RD, Associate Director of Nutrition Services and Susie Kim, OTR/L, Occupational Therapy Clinical Specialist from Harborview Medical Center, will present the latest American Dietetic Association nutrition recommendations for persons with SCI. They will discuss calorie guidelines, protein requirements and other nutrients needed for maintaining healthy skin, heart, weight and bones and for promoting good bowel and bladder health. They will also provide strategies and tools for shopping and meal preparation.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Meet & Greet! Come to the cafeteria before the Forum for an informal social hour and discussion. Dr. Steve Stiens and two SCI dieticians will be on hand to share and analyze recipes. Feel free to bring your own recipes. Dinner may be purchased in the cafeteria until 7:00 PM.
When: Tuesday, April 12, 2011, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
Where: Cafeteria Conference Rooms B/C
University of Washington Medical Center
1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195
Download the SCI Forum flyer: http://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/4-11%20flyer.pdf
SCI Forum web page (includes information about directions and parking): http://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/schedule.asp
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Cynthia Salzman, MHA
Public Information Specialist
Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
University of Washington, Box 356490, Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: 206-685-3999; Fax: 206-685-3244
csalzman@uw.edu
