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Conference at Hunter on E. 119th St.

GNYDA's HEN presents “GMOs and Eco-labels: Getting More Of the Story” May 10







The Hunger and Environmental Nutrition (HEN) Special Interest Group of the Greater New York Dietetic Association presents:



"GMOs and Eco-labels: Getting More Of the Story"



***PLEASE NOTE: Online pre-registration is required. Registration closes May 7th!***



Event Date: May 10th, 2012



Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm, Check-in and Networking: 6pm

Location: CUNY School of Public Health at Hunter College

2180 Third Av (at E. 119th St)



Concerned about your health and the health of the environment? Confused about the labeling and safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in our agricultural system? Want to know more about your legal rights as a consumer? Join us for an expert panel discussion addressing:



· The history, safety, and science behind GMOs;

· Transparency with regard to food and eco-labels;

· Our legal rights as consumers to know what's in our food;

· Steps you can take to ensure that you are making informed choices.



Panelists Include:

Dr. Michael Hansen

Senior Staff Scientist, Policy and Advocacy Division, Consumers Union

Dr. Urvashi Rangan

Director, Consumer Safety and Sustainability Group, Consumer Reports

Daniel B. Ravicher

President and Executive Director, Public Patent Foundation "PUBPAT" and Lecturer in Law at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Patty Lovera

Assistant Director, Food & Water Watch



The panel will be moderated by Dr. Carolyn Dimitri

Research Associate Professor of Food Studies, NYU



To register go to www.gnyda.org<http://www.gnyda.org> and click on "calendar of events."

Please note that pre-registration by May 7th is required and payment will not be accepted at the door.

GNYDA Members $30 ($20 for student members)

Non-GNYDA Members $40 ($25 for student non-members)



*We will be having a raffle for a gift card to Northern Spy Food Co. restaurant.* http://www.northernspyfoodco.com/

Co-sponsored by the Hunter College Nutrition Program and Northern Spy Food Co.

For inquiries contact Rachel Bikoff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:rbikoff%40yahoo.com>

2 CPEU's have been requested for this event





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