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Arlene Spark, EdD, RD, FADA, FACN

Professor and MPH & DPH Advisor

CUNY School of Public Health

Hunter College and the CUNY Graduate Center

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From: NYCNEN <[log in to unmask]>
Date: September 30, 2013 1:10:59 PM EDT
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Subject: RSVP for October NYCNEN Meeting
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Dear NYCNEN Members and Friends,

We hope that you will be able to join us on Friday, October 4th for NYCNEN's first general meeting, "Promoting Healthy Eating Patterns in School-Aged Children: Does Nutrition Education Really Work?" Presenters will discuss the evaluation of preschool, elementary and middle school curricula. Attendees will also learn about how various nutrition education programs can be connected with school through the new School Wellness Works Portal.



Topic:

Promoting Healthy Eating Patterns in School-Aged Children: Does Nutrition Education Really Work?

Date: Friday, October 4th


Time: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Registration: 8:30 a.m. The meeting will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.)

Speakers:

Isobel Contento, Ph.D.

Professor of Nutrition and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University

Overview: Promoting Healthy Eating Patterns in School-Age Children

Christina Dyer, MS, RD

Food Access and Community Health Programs, NYCDOHMH

Presenting: Evaluation of the Eat Well, Play Hard Curriculum

Jeannie Fournier, MS

Director of Nutrition & Health Education, Food Bank for NYC

Presenting: Evaluation of the CookShop Curriculum

Pam Koch, Ed.D, RD

Executive Director - Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Environment & Policy

Presenting: Evaluation of the Food, Health & Choices Curriculum and the Choice, Control &Change Curriculum

Alice Goodman

Deputy Executive Director for the Office of School Wellness Programs Office of School Health

Presenting: How Decisions about Health & Nutrition Education are made at the DOE & Using The School Wellness Works Portal as a Resource

Location: Teachers College, Columbia University,525 West 120th Street (between Broadway and Amsterdam),179 Grace Dodge Hall

Cost: Free for NYCNEN members; non-members $5

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We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!

NYCNEN's Steering and Envisioning Committee

Become a member! NYCNEN is an active viable organization, dedicated to educating and supporting a network of members who seek to improve the food and nutrition environment for a healthier New York City. Visit www.nycnen.org for more information!

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