Oral Abstracts: Nutrition Education and Food Systems for Community

Sunday, July 22 | 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm | Northstar

Learn about the latest research and programs occuring in the field in this oral abstract session focused on Nutrition and Education and Food Systems for Community. 

• Extension Master Food Volunteer Program: Integrating Food Systems into Community Engagement about Nutrition and Cooking - Dara Bloom, PhD -  NC State University
• The role of collaboration and community engagement in improving food systems - Diane Smith, MA, RD - WSU Extension, Skagit and Whatcom Counties
• Powerful Food System Partnership - Food Pantries + Waste Reduction Efforts - Adrienne Markworth, MA - Leah's Pantry
• Challenges and Successes of Operating a Farm-to-Consumer Retail Outlet in an African American Community: A Qualitative Study - Chelsea Singleton, PhD, MPH- University of Illinois at Chicago
• Empowered Eaters: Analyzing the Landscape of Federal, State, and Local Nutrition Education Policies and Programs - Claire Uno, MS - Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College Columbia University