November is quickly approaching, and the Food and Nutrition Section has an outstanding program lined up. The program and sessions can now be viewed online. We’ve connected with several other Sections, SPIGs, and Caucuses such as Environment, Maternal and Child Health, Community Health Planning and Policy Development, Oral Health, Social Work, School Health Education and Services, Epidemiology, International Health, the Physical Activity SPIG and the Breastfeeding Forum, among others, to endorse additional sessions and display them in our online program.
We have a wide variety of invited sessions this year in addition to peer-reviewed sessions generated from the call for abstracts. Invited sessions will feature current findings and initiatives covering topics such as:
- Food marketing to children and youth.
- Reducing sodium in food.
- Tax policy for sugar sweetened beverages.
- Obesity prevention tools for policy makers and researchers.
- Menu labeling in chain restaurants.
- School wellness policy demonstration projects.
- Understanding food choices in African American communities.
- Partnerships around the federal stimulus and Communities Putting Prevention to Work.
- Antibiotic resistance in the food system.
We encourage you to take a look at the online program to learn more about the sessions offered, who is presenting or to look for the latest in your interest area.
The March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award lecture and reception this year will honor Dr. David Barker, MD, PhD, FRS, and his contribution to the field with the “Fetal Origins Hypothesis." We hope you will attend this interesting presentation and network with colleagues at the reception on Monday, Nov. 8, in the Capital Ballroom 4 of the Hyatt Regency from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
You are also welcome to join in the Food and Nutrition Section business meetings (Saturday, Nov. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 7, 2:00-5:00 p.m.) to learn more about the Section, get networked, and contribute to the national conversation. There are some great opportunities to stay up to date on policy priorities, gain insight into special topic areas and be part of a dynamic group committed to public health. Students and new professionals are particularly encouraged to come by!
We hope you’ll join us in Colorado not only to get caught up on the latest public health nutrition and physical activity initiatives, research, and policy action, but also to connect with other professionals. The economy and budgets may still be a challenge, but now is an important time get involved before the field surges ahead. Hope to see you in Denver!