Rita Miller-Huey

Rita Miller-Huey, MEd, RD, LD-N

A Healthy Choice: Broward County Dietetic Association Elects GBA Call Center Operations Director Rita Miller-Huey as President-ElectGBA - Press Releases
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RITA MILLER-HUEY AS PRESIDENT-ELECT

June, 2001 -- The Broward County Dietetic Association (BCDA) has elected Rita Miller-Huey, MEd, RD, LD/N to be its 2001-02 President-Elect who will then serve as President in 2002-03.As president-elect, Miller-Huey will be responsible for planning programs for the diverse group of over 250 registered dietitians to address their continuing educational needs and professional growth as they work to promote improved health and nutrition in South Florida.Miller-Huey says she hopes to expand the BCDA's impact on the health and well being of the community.

Miller-Huey oversees the work of more than 20 registered dietitians and customer care representatives who strive to meet the needs of GBA's national clients by providing health and nutrition information and customer care to hundreds of consumers daily.Prior to joining GBA as the Director of Call Center Operations, Miller-Huey worked as a clinical dietitian, professional speaker and in public health and administration.Miller-Huey is an active member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators and the Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals.She has also published several works including "Policy & Procedure Manual for Hospital Nutrition Services, "43 Ways to Keep Your Taste Buddies Happy" and also contributed to an upcoming book "Fearless Caregivers".

Miller-Huey also frequently addresses the public and professionals on nutrition and management topics."BCDA is a dynamic organization of committed nutrition and health professionals.I am looking forward to the challenge before me as the President-Elect of the Broward County Dietetic Association," said Miller-Huey.

Rita Miller-Huey was named president-elect of the Broward County Dietetic Association , in Fort Lauderdale.She is with Gail Becker Associates of Florida Inc. , in Margate.

By Rita Miller-Huey

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Two days later she will only eat hot dog, but no bun!Or the senior who seems to only pick at his meal, and the teen who thinks a burger and coke provide all the essential nutrients, as long as a chocolate bar is thrown in for good measure!How can you share the control you have as the caregiver with your loved one, no matter what their age?

Here are some tips:

Offer meals with a variety of choices (you control the what) and let the care recipient choose how much.A protein source (meat, fish, chicken or beans), a dairy product (milk, yogurt or cheese), a starch (rice, potato, peas, corn or bread), vegetables (from artichoke to zucchini) and fruit (as dessert) will give them choices.
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Rita Miller-Huey, M.Ed., R.D., L.D. is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Nutritionist bringing personalized, convenient nutrition education and counseling to individuals and groups.She can be contacted through her company, Health Dynamics at (954) 425-0404.

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