Volume 1, Issue 1 September

SDA OpeningSDA Activity

Social:
Recap
October 2010

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY

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Halloween Extravaganza Nutritious and Delicious

Don’t miss out on a fun night of
caramel apples and exciting activi-
ties! Prizes will be awarded for the
best costume and the most
nutritious costume.
When: October 27th, 6-8 pm
Where: At the Pendulum Court
Why: Because it’s going to be awesome
Be sure to check out SDA’s blog,
Nutritious and Delicious, at http://
byudietetics.blogspot.com/ for:
 Summaries of past activities
 Details on monthly activities
 Information about SDA and
dietetics

Do you have comments or suggestions

about what SDA could be doing better?
Leave a note in the suggestion box lo-
cated in the Dietetics Computer Lab so
that we can meet your expectations!
 Volume 1, Issue 1 September SDA Activity
October 2010 SDA Opening Social: Recap
By Lindsay Bills, Junior

From Twister to fan- fact, conversation was the dietetics faculty.

tastic food, the SDA
opening social was a fun-
filled evening for dietetics
students and pre-
professionals alike.
This event provided
a great opportunity
for the new dietetics
juniors to interact
with the seniors in
the program, as well
as the faculty and
staff. The highlight
of the night was a
delicious dinner
with every- Students enjoying the delicious meal provided by the Student Dietet- together and
thing from ics Association as they get to know one another better.
pork sand-
wiches and
fresh fruit to a smorgas-
bord of desserts.
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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
encouraged by a contest
for two people who found
the most unique common-
ality between themselves.
A certificate for a free
Overall, this SDA ac-
tivity was a wonderful
way to meet other dietet-
ics students and make
friends within the pro-
gram. It was a perfect
demonstration of the
purpose behind the
Student Dietetic Asso-
ciation: providing op-
portunities for students
with a similar passion
for dietetics to come
develop rela-
tionships with
one another.
Special thanks to every-

As all the students and meal at the Pendulum one who made this great
faculty enjoyed the food, Court was awarded for night happen! It was a
they talked and got to the most unique common- wonderful event.
know one another. In ality shared, as judged by

Halloween Extravaganza Nutritious and Delicious

Don’t miss out on a fun night of
caramel apples and exciting activi-
ties! Prizes will be awarded for the
best costume and the most
nutritious costume.
When: October 27th, 6-8 pm
Where: At the Pendulum Court
Why: Because it’s going to be awesome
Be sure to check out SDA’s blog,
Nutritious and Delicious, at http://
byudietetics.blogspot.com/ for:
 Summaries of past activities
 Details on monthly activities
 Information about SDA and
dietetics

Do you have comments or suggestions

about what SDA could be doing better?
Leave a note in the suggestion box
located in the Dietetics Computer Lab so
that we can meet your expectations!
 Tips for Pre-Professionals
To our wonderful pre-professionals, we are excited that
We wish a warm welcome to our new
you are looking into the Dietetics program! As a pre-
SDA President, Shannan Brooks! Also
professional, there is a lot that you have to be doing to
exciting is the election of our new
prepare for applying in February. Here is a little reminder of
junior officers. We are excited to get
all the things you should be accomplishing as you prepare:
to know them and see them shine
 Work on getting your 300 hours of dietetics-related experi- through their leadership in Student
ence. The more you have, the more competitive your appli-
Dietetics Association. Our new junior
cation will be. Try to include all the areas of dietetics in your
officers are as follows:
experience: Clinical, Community, and Food Service. If you
are not going to have all 300 hours by February, have a clear
plan for how you are going to finish those hours by August. President: Amy Hanson

 Keep up on your pre-requisite classes. Doing well in these Vice President of Service: Bre Booren
classes is an important foundation for your future education Vice President of Activities: Paige Smith
in dietetics.
Secretary: Kylie Peterson
 Get involved with SDA. It’s a great way to meet dietetics fac-
ulty and students. Treasurer: Jake Atwood
 Don’t hesitate to contact any dietetics students or faculty Life Sciences Rep: Emily Stewart
with any questions or concerns that you have. We are happy
to help!

The Pendulum Court : Tomato Florentine

Soup

2 Tbsp. Margarine 3/4 tsp. Black Pepper

1/4 C. Celery 1 Tbsp. Salt
8 oz. Chopped Onion 4 C. Water
1 lb. Ground Beef 2 Tbsp. Honey
2 lb. + 2 1/2 oz. Tomato Juice 2 Tbsp. Red Vinegar
8 oz. Frozen, Chopped Spinach 7 oz. Canned Diced Tomatoes
1 Tbsp. + 1 1/2 tsp. Diced Ground Basil 1 oz. Green Canned Diced Chilies
1 1/2 tsp. Garlic Chopped in Water 4 oz. Orzo Pasta
In a medium saucepan, melt margarine. Add chopped celery and onions. Cook and stir over medium heat until tender.
Set aside. In a large pot, brown ground beef and drain fat. After fat has drained, add tomato juice, spinach, basil, garlic,
pepper, salt, water, honey, vinegar, tomatoes, and chilies into the large stock pot. Cook until spinach is no longer
frozen. Add orzo pasta to soup. Cook the soup (boiling is okay-stir occasionally). Let simmer for at least 20 minutes.
When pasta is cooked, the soup is ready to enjoy!

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