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Picnics are a fun way to enjoy food outdoors. We will be seeing increasingly hot temperatures and heat waves throughout the world due to worsening climate change. Here are a few tips to prevent yourself from being overheated when having fun under the sun : ☀ Drink plenty of fluids and rest in a cool spot. ☀ Wear sunscreen with at least SPF 15 to protect against sunburn ☀ Wear weather appropriate clothing such as loose fitting, lightweight clothing which allows for your body ...to cool properly ☀ Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest time of the day like morning and evening hours ☀ Stay informed - Check for extreme heat alert via your local weather app ☀ Don’t forget to keep your pets hydrated as well! Stay cool!

We want to celebrate our mentors in the AND. Today’s spotlight is Leila Shinn, MS, RDN, FAND ✨ Leila is currently pursuing her PhD and conducting research focusing on how diet impacts the gastrointestinal microbiome, metagenome, and metabolome. She also holds numerous leadership positions including: ✧ President, Eastern Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics ✧ Membership Coordinator, Research Dietetic Practice Group... ✧ Nutrition Translation RIS Advisory Board Student Member, American Society for Nutrition When Leila is not in the lab or involved in extracurricular activities, you can find her spending time with her husband, 3 cats, and rescue dog, trying new recipes at home or the newest restaurant, playing board and videogames, and catching up on the latest shows and movies. ➜ Be the change you want to see in the world. 🌎 Become an AND mentor or mentee today. You never know the impact you can have on someone's life by just showing up for them.

What makes you proud of your heritage?  . . We asked our new Social Media and Communications committee this question!  . ... These are some of the hardworking faces behind AAPI's content creation, and they wanted to share why they are #AAPIProud! One of the reasons we each serve AAPI in this way is because we love our cultures, and we want to celebrate them and use them to better serve dietitians and their clients! As we look toward this next year, we are so excited how through AAPI MIG we can better embody and honor those who came before us. Happy AAPI Heritage Month! . . . #aapiproud#aapiheritagemonth#eatright#aapi#rd#dieteticsstudent#dieteticintern#diversifydietetics#asianpacificislander #academyofnutritionanddietetics

Have you been looking for ways to get involved in advocacy or to support more diversity and inclusion efforts? The Academy is partnering with the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education to increase funding for allied health professions programs in our institutions. The Academy is building a team of advocates to support current efforts, including connecting with members of Congress, supporting the efforts of ANDPAC, and reaching other organizations for s...upport in health equity and diversity initiatives. This is a great opportunity to make your voice heard and impact the future of the dietetics profession! . . Sign up at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T68B69Z . . . #diversifydietetics#makeyourvoiceheard#academyofnutritionanddietetics#eatrightpro#aapi#diversityequityinclusion#getinvolved

Come be part of our team! AAPI's social media team creates much of the content that you see on a regular basis, including social media, our newsletter GatheRD and some website content! We are always expanding and looking for volunteers to help us make more great content and serve our members better. Whatever your experience or creativity level, there is a place for you on our team. Time commitment is absolutely flexible! This is an excellent opportunity for students and interns looking for experience and networking opportunities! If you'd like to chat more about how to get involved, you can direct message us here or email aapi@eatright.org.