CINCINNATI, Feb. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.) today presented Marianne Duda with the Distinguished Nutrition Support Dietitian Service Award during the President's Address at Clinical Nutrition Week 2013. The award is given to the dietitian member who has made exceptional leadership and practice contributions that have furthered the vision and mission of the Society over a sustained period of time. She is Nutrition Program Director at Cincinnati-based CarePoint Partners (CarePoint), one of the leading independent home infusion networks in the nation.

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"There are a number of worthy candidates for this distinguished award, so I am truly honored to be recognized among such a select group of dietitian professionals," Ms. Duda humbly acknowledged upon accepting the award. "Like my peers, my goal has been to improve the quality of life for patients through nutrition therapies. As a longtime member of A.S.P.E.N., I believe the best way to do this is by advancing the science and practice of clinical nutrition and I am committed to continuing to do so," she concluded.

As Nutrition Program Director at CarePoint, Ms. Duda oversees the company's Nutrition Now program developed to deliver a full complement of services to those adjusting to home nutrition support therapies as well as those patients who are living to the fullest as long-term consumers of parenteral and enteral nutrition. Marianne has served on the National Board for Nutrition Support Certification (NBNSC) Examination Committee, the A.S.P.E.N. Online Self-Assessment Program Committee, and multiple other committees and task forces. Currently she is a member of the Florida Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (FSPEN), where she also served as a past president and member of the Board of Directors.

About The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.EN.)

The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.) is dedicated to improving patient care by advancing the science and practice of clinical nutrition and metabolism. Founded in 1976, A.S.P.E.N. is an interdisciplinary organization whose members are involved in the provision of clinical nutrition therapies, including parenteral and enteral nutrition. With more than 5,500 members from around the world, A.S.P.E.N. is a community of dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, physicians, scientists, students and other health professionals from every facet of nutrition support clinical practice, research and education.

About CarePoint Partners

Started in 2007, CarePoint Partners operates a network of home infusion and specialty pharmacies throughout the United States. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, CarePoint provides these services via 26 sites in 9 states including Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and West Virginia. Infusion therapy involves the administration of medications and nutrients using intravenous, subcutaneous and epidural methods. Home infusion therapy allows patients to receive IV medications without the inconvenience or cost of a hospital visit.

For additional information on CarePoint, visit the company website at http://www.carepointpartners.com.

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CarePoint Partners' Nutrition Program Director Receives Distinguished Nutrition Support Dietitian Service Award

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Cauliflower and mini greens: Move over, kale. One of the hot nutrition trends in the veggie category this year is expected to be cauliflower. Like the curly green, its versatile and packed with nutrients: One cup has nearly 90 percent of your recommended daily value of vitamin C. Cauliflower has been a staple lately on the menus of NYCs fabulous restaurants, says registered dietitian Laura Cipullo, owner of Laura Cipullo Whole Nutrition Services in New York, whos sampled broccolis cousin mashed, curried and caramelized. I personally love to coat an entire head of cauliflower with Dijon mustard, nonfat plain Greek yogurt or canola oil mayonnaise and bake it for an hour.

If youre specifically looking for a trendy new green, check out tiny leafies like baby romaine, mini bok choy and microgreens, which are increasing in popularity, says registered dietitan Julieanna Hever, host of Veria Living TVs "What Would Julieanna Do?"Enjoy them as you would other mixed lettuce varieties or in smoothies, stir-fries, and grain or pasta dishes.

Veggie-centered meals: Speaking of vegetables, dont be surprised to see them moving to center stage more often, as an increasing number of Americans adopt at least a flexatarian approach to their diet, enjoying more meatless meals.

2013 is predicted to be the year of the plant-based diet, and stores are reflecting the interest, Hever says. Im seeing more faux meat and dairy products, as well as bigger raw food sections in the market.

Restaurant industry forecaster Techtomic also predicts that chefs will step up to the plate to embrace this nutrition trend with more meatless mealsparticularly seasonal or exotic vegetable plates. But consumers should be careful not to assume those are the healthiest meals on the menu.

I think it will be an eye-opening experience when restaurants all start posting calorie countssome vegan meals are no healthier than a burger! says Biggest Loser nutritionist Rachel Beller, a registered dietitian and author of Eat to Lose, Eat to Win: Your Grab-N-Go Action Plan for a Slimmer, Healthier You. You still need to watch the calories and fat.

Bulgur: Burned out on quinoa? Try bulgur, the Middle Eastern grain predicted to be one of the top nutrition trends in 2013. I think were going to see a lot of bulgur for breakfast, Beller says. A cup cooked is about 150 calories, just like oatmeal, but fiber-wise, it has double the amount. Try it with almond milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon, she suggests. But beware: unlike quinoa, this grain does contain wheat, which rules it out for gluten-free diets.

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