The 26th Annual Food and Nutrition Conference is jointly sponsored by MSU Extension Children, Youth and Family Programs, Agriculture and Natural Resources Week, the MSU Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, and the MSU College of Nursing. This conference is for professionals interested in nutrition and health research updates and practical approaches to program implementation.

Morning - Agenda

9:00-10:30         Welcome and introductions Big Ten A, B and C
                    Making  Sense of the Science
                          Joe Piscatella

10:30- noon    Concurrent Sessions

Noon-             Luncheon and Networking
                  Big Ten A, B and C

Afternoon - Agenda

2:15-3:30       Concurrent Sessions

3:30          Evaluation and departure
 

Continuing Education Credits

Joseph C. Piscatella is president of the Institute for Fitness and Health and is nationally known for his sensible approach to balanced living. His recovery from coronary bypass surgery at age 32 has given him a practical perspective that audiences value.

He's a best-selling author - his books have sold more than 5 million copies and are used by 5,500 organizations in wellness programs. He is the host of PBS television programs on healthy eating and frequently appears on CNN, the "Today" show and "Good Morning America."

Piscatella is a nationally known speaker whose programs have helped thousands to achieve a balanced, healthy and productive lifestyle. His programs have been praised by Time magazine for their effectiveness and upbeat, entertaining style.

Handouts

Lauve Metcalfe is a professional speaker and an organizational health consultant specializing in marketing and program development of health-related information to consumers. She is on the faculty at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Department
of Physiology, where she is a co-investigator on two National Institute of Health research projects, a multistate study of childhood obesity in American Indians and a study on the effects of exercise on bone mass in post menopausal women. She is the author of Reshaping Your Body, Rethinking Your Mind, a book addressing body image and self esteem concerns of women.

Lauve is a clinician for the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and a past president of the National Fitness Leaders Association and the Association for Worksite Health Promotion. She served as an editor-at-large for Shape magazine and as an associate editor for the Workplace Health Journal.

Handouts

A. Eat Healthy, Your Kids Are Watching - Handouts

Michigan Nutrition Support Network Partners.
Experience the highlights of a social marketing campaign that was conducted in Kent County, Michigan, in the fall of 1998. The session will provide an opportunity to view campaign components (TV spot, posters, newsletter, educational kit), brainstorm ideas for other uses and discuss ways to strengthen public/private partnerships for promoting nutritional messages for a healthier Michigan.

B. Becoming Earth Friends: Reconceptualizing Nutrition Education - Handouts

Mary Ann Anselmino, a former student of Joan Dye Gussow, is now living in Michigan and developing programs on "earth-friendly nutrition" for children. This presentation will introduce You to the "earth friends" approach to nutrition education developed by the Nutrition Education Resources Project at Columbia University Teachers College. You will learn how to help children define a "healthy" food as one that is healthy for their bodies and healthy for the planet. Enhancing children's motivation to make earth-friendly food choices brings a meaningful new dimension to nutrition education.

C. Are We Poisoning Ourselves? - Handouts , Handouts

Mike Kamrin, professor, MSU Institute for Environmental Toxicology. Learn what you can do to minimize environmental hazards related to food safety. This session includes a discussion of the Food Quality Protection Act, risks related to pesticide use and the Safe Drinking Water Act. Dr. Kamrin will translate what each means to the consumer seeking the safest food supply.

D. Herbals and Dietary Supplements: What You Should Know - Handouts

Jenny T. Bond, professor, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. Nearly 60 percent of Americans use them. Discover what questions to ask and where to find reliable answers related to alternative medicine. Learn how to incorporate the most up-to-date science-based information into your health practices.

E. 7 Steps to Change Dietary Habits of Children - Handouts

Joe Piscatella. Kids today are more sedentary, overweight and out of shape than kids a generation ago. Much of the reason has to do with what they eat. Indeed, less than I percent of children eat a balanced diet. What can parents do to offset fast food, empty-calorie snacks and advertising? This motivational, informative program offers practical and easy-to-implement parenting skills for today's lifestyle.  It allows parents to manage better in a hurried and harried society and provides them with specific tools to help their children develop better eating habits. It is a blueprint for success, offering solutions based on science and experience.

F. Do People in Michigan Have Enough Food for Health? - Handouts

Jane Marshall, executive director, Food Bank Council of Michigan. Hunger, food security - what do they mean'? What do they feel like? Join Jane in a hands-on experience that will enable you to understand and be able to contribute to improved food security in your community.

G. Eating Disorders: A Cross-generational Look - Handouts

Ronda Bokram, Health Education Department. Olin Health Center, MSU. This workshop will examine the issues of body dissatisfaction and disordered eating in our culture today. In some families, the problem seems to be passed on from generation to generation. Is there a genetic connection? Is it environmental'? Learn how both positive and negative attitudes and behaviors can contribute to this phenomenon. Presenters will use interactive materials to facilitate discussion/learning on this topic.

H. Are We Listening? - Handouts

Judith V. Anderson, Michigan Department of Community Health, and Donna F. McLean, Michigan Public Health Institute. Consumers are telling us what they want to hear, but do we always listen? This session will share the results of interviews with more than 600 Michigan consumers participating in focus groups related to diet and health, weight management and physical activity. Information will focus on helping you translate your messages into action to address the health interests and challenges of the Michigan population to lower rates of obesity and chronic disease and to increase physical activity.

I. Body Image and Self-esteem (afternoon only) - Handout

Lauve Metcalfe. A fully functioning, vibrant, energetic person pays attention to all wellness dimensions to perform at his/her best. The key to any lasting lifestyle change is to be motivated from the inside out. As educators, we need to support lasting lifestyle change in our audience. Learn the body image and self-esteem skills needed to support active participation in healthy choices on a daily basis, acceptance of current body size and, most importantly, how to support expressing a sense of self-worth.

Linda Young
Michigan State University
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
204 Malcom Trout Food Science Building
East Lansing, MI 48824

OR

Carole Wruble, R.D.
Extension Specialist
Michigan State University
140 G. Malcom Trout Food Science Building
East Lansing, MI 48824

Phone: 517-353-9331
FAX: 517-353-1633