Char Byington and Colleagues Awarded “Outstanding Abstract” at National Nutrition Conference

“Strategic Planning Builds Bridges: State Affiliate Brings Value to Student Membership through Social Marketing, Networking, Poster Sessions, and Scholarships” describes an effective campaign to promote the value of membership in the Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership for students and dietetic interns.  Char Byington, Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of ISU’s Dietetic Internship, and five other Idaho dietitians authored the poster, which was presented at the national Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition (FNCE®) held October 20-23, 2018 in Washington, D.C.  The poster was recognized as an Outstanding Abstract—abstracts designated with this award received the highest scores from FNCE® reviewers.