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"I cannot even imagine where
I would be today were it not
for that handful of friends who
have given me a heart full of
joy. Let's face it, friends make
life a lot more fun."
Charles Swindoll |
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Nutrition Department
Nutrition Club:
Mission, Activities,
and
Benefits
Mission
The mission of the Nutrition Club is to apply our knowledge and communication skills in order
to educate the entire Benedictine University community (including ourselves) about
the relationship of nutrition to health and well being.
This will be accomplished by the
combined efforts of all the club members, through philanthropic events, seminars, and fun
activities.
Nutrition Club Activities
The Nutrition Club has sponsored, hosted, or assisted in planning many activites, some of which include:
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Bake Sales
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Guest Speakers
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Community Nutrition and Health Fair
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Tours of Supermarkets and Food Manufacturing Companies
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Bean Bag Tournament
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Thanksgiving Day Food Drive
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Volunteering at PADS Shelter and Soup Kitchen
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Cookbook Fundraiser
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Assisting at Chicago Marathon
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Walk-A-Thon
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Ethnic Food Restaurant Outing
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Annual Nutrition Department Banquet
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Educational Activities
The Nutrition Club helped coordinate participation in educational activities for
professional development. Some of these activities included:
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Guest Speakers and classes (e.g., cooking class, wellness, career)
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Attend ADA Annual Food and Nutrition Conference and
Exposition (fall)
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Attend Illinois Dietetic Association Spring Assembly (March)
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Attend National Restaurant Association Exposition (May)
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Eligible for membership in The American Dietetic
Association (ADA)
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ADA student members can join the West Suburban Dietetic Association
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Membership Benefits
Benefits of membership in the Benedictine University Nutrition Club include:
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Networking
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Increasing your knowledge of nutrition
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Community involvement
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Interaction among peers
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Develop leadership skills
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Volunteer experience
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Partial subsidy of end of year banquet
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Information on scholarships, by-laws and membership directory
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Looks good on your resume!
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Experiences to remember forever!
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Having FUN!
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