Nutrition Policy is Food Policy

Monday, July 23 | 8:30 am - 9:30 am | Nicollet A-C

Moderator: Marci Scott, PhD, RDN, Michigan Fitness Foundation

Speakers: Melissa Bradley, RD, LD, Hy-Vee, Inc.; Sara Eugene, Minneapolis Public Schools; Stephanie Heim, MPH RD, University Of Minnesota Extension, Health And Nutrition Program Director; Kate Seybold, Minneapolis Public Schools

The purpose of this plenary is to bring together a systems analysis that allows us to articulate local and regional impacts from national nutrition standards and public education initiatives such as the Nutrition Facts Panel and menu labeling law.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to describe connections between implementation of nutrition standards and changes in the food supply chain.
2. Participants will be able to frame a systems argument for improving nutrition standards and policies.
3. Participants will be able to describe how implementation of nutrition standards can impact local and regional food  systems.