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ACS
Affiliates Hosted Memorial Health Nutritionist
Savannah, GA—October
15, 2004—The Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society
(SAACS) recently held a community luncheon celebrating National Chemistry
Week (NCW). Helen Hussey, an outpatient dietitian at Memorial Health University
Medical Center, presented the "7 Guidelines for Healthier Eating"
in coordination with NCW's theme for 2004, "Health and Wellness!"
NCW is an outreach program of the American Chemical Society developed
to enhance the public's awareness of the contributions of chemistry to
our everyday lives and the nation's economy. ACS members, industry, educators,
student affiliates and chemistry enthusiasts celebrate it nationwide.
SAACS is an American Chemical Society and AASU Chemistry and Physics Department
affiliated student organization. Armstrong Atlantic's SAACS has received
numerous awards from the American Chemical Society including a commendable
award for 2003-2004 school year.
Hussey is responsible for working with patients to assess their nutritional
needs, develop appropriate care plans, and provide nutrition education.
She works closely with patients in pediatric cardiology, various outreach
programs, and behavioral medicine. Hussey offers food and nutrition classes
for Feel Better Challenge participants. More information on the feel better
challenge can be found at http://www.feelbetterchallenge.com/.
For more information about SAACS, contact Delana Nivens at 912.921.5447.
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