Dallas Dietetic Alliance

08/04/2026

Welcome to a new DDA year! I'm honored to serve as your 2026–2027 President and excited for what's ahead.

This year, we're focused on creating meaningful opportunities to learn, connect, and grow together through continuing education, networking events, community engagement, and leadership development.

Read my full welcome message on the DDA blog. Link in bio.

08/04/2026

Welcome to a new DDA year! I'm honored to serve as your 2026–2027 President and excited for what's ahead.

This year, we're focused on creating meaningful opportunities to learn, connect, and grow together through continuing education, networking events, community engagement, and leadership development.

Read my full welcome message on the DDA blog. Link in bio.

08/04/2026

Kick off the new DDA year with us at our Member Networking Social!

📅 Wednesday, August 26th, 5-7pm
📍 Loro, Addison

Whether you're a longtime member, new to DDA, or interested in joining, we'd love to meet you. Come connect with fellow registered dietitians, expand your professional network, and learn what's planned for the year ahead.

This is a casual evening to reconnect, meet new colleagues, and build community.

Register through the link in our bio.

07/24/2026

A message from our 2026-2027 DDA President, Sapna Punjabi!

Welcome to the 2026-2027 Dallas Dietetic Alliance Yearby Website ManagerJuly 24, 2026July 24, 2026 Dear DDA Members, Welcome to another exciting year with the Dallas Dietetic Alliance. For those we have not yet met, I am Sapna Punjabi, and I am honored to serve as your President for the 2026 to 2027...

05/27/2026

🧠✨ Join the Dallas Dietetic Alliance for an inspiring virtual presentation on the connection between nutrition, lifestyle, and long-term brain health!
Discover the latest research on how dietary patterns and daily habits can influence cognitive function and dementia risk, with a special focus on the MIND diet and how to make it practical for everyday living.
You’ll learn:
🥗 Key principles of the MIND diet
🫐 Foods and lifestyle habits that support brain health
💡 Simple, sustainable strategies to help clients build healthy routine. 🌟 1 CEU credit
Perfect for professionals in clinical nutrition, community health, private practice, and wellness—this session is packed with practical, ready-to-use takeaways you can apply right away!

05/25/2026

Join us for our LAST member meeting of the fiscal year! Tuesday, June 2nd, 7:30 PM. *VIRTUAL MEETING*

Jennifer Ventrelle, MS RDN will discuss the powerful connection between nutrition, lifestyle, and long-term brain health. This session will examine the growing body of evidence linking dietary patterns and lifestyle behaviors to cognitive function and dementia risk, with a special focus on the MIND diet and its practical application in everyday life.

RSVP Here: https://dallasdieteticalliance.org/event/feeding-the-brain/

03/29/2026

✨ Thank you to our lovely speakers for making our annual spring conference a success ✨ 🌸DDA members and guests got to hear 3 amazing presentations regarding menopause, mental health, and women’s health.🌸. 🎟️4 lucky guests also got to take home a special prize

03/17/2026

🌸We are only a few days away from our Spring Conference 🌸 Please use the link to register and secure your seat today! Embracing Nutrition to Balance Menopause, Microbiome & Mental Health
Saturday, March 28th
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library – Classroom E (6th Floor)

This year’s program brings together an outstanding lineup of speakers covering evidence-based strategies to support women through perimenopause and menopause:

• Alicia Galvin, MEd, RD, LD, IFNCP
• Dr. Mariya Farooqi
• Stephanie Turkel, RDN, CPT
• Grace Rivers, RDN, CDCES

You’ll earn 3 CEUs, enjoy time to network with fellow dietitians, and leave with practical tools you can immediately apply in practice.

☕ Coffee, light refreshments, AND lunch will be provided!

🎉 Bonus: We’ll also be hosting a raffle during the event!
Attendees will have the chance to win exciting prizes.

03/17/2026

🌸We are only a few days away from our Spring Conference 🌸 Please use the link to register and secure your seat today! Embracing Nutrition to Balance Menopause, Microbiome & Mental Health
Saturday, March 28th
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library – Classroom E (6th Floor)

This year’s program brings together an outstanding lineup of speakers covering evidence-based strategies to support women through perimenopause and menopause:

• Alicia Galvin, MEd, RD, LD, IFNCP
• Dr. Mariya Farooqi
• Stephanie Turkel, RDN, CPT
• Grace Rivers, RDN, CDCES

You’ll earn 3 CEUs, enjoy time to network with fellow dietitians, and leave with practical tools you can immediately apply in practice.

☕ Coffee, light refreshments, AND lunch will be provided!

🎉 Bonus: We’ll also be hosting a raffle during the event!
Attendees will have the chance to win exciting prizes.

02/24/2026

Tickets are on sale now! This seminar will offer 3 CEUs and feature expert speakers covering:
The Gut–Vaginal Microbiome Axis and strategies for resilience
Non-Pharmacological Support for Mental Health during perimenopause & menopause
Nutrition, Menopause & Bone Health
This event is designed for dietitians, dietetic students, allied health professionals, and anyone interested in evidence-based nutrition strategies to support women through the menopausal transition.

📍 Event Details
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Classroom E
1515 Young St, Dallas, TX 75201