From: HEN DPG [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of HEN DPG Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2015 2:30 PM To: Arlene Spark <[log in to unmask]> Subject: HEN eZine: New HEN candidates, Academy DPG experts needed, Nudges, Action Alerts, and New Meet Ups! You are receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in Hunger and Environmental Nutrition. Add [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> to your address book so we'll land in your inbox! You may unsubscribe<http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001IPYPsg7l_7839at7ceWW1Q%3D%3D&ch=65714cf0-ddb5-11e3-848b-d4ae528ecd49&ca=9bca1aaa-4caa-40d5-bbc7-05a35a994cbb> if you no longer wish to receive our emails. [http://files.ctctcdn.com/7aa982d5001/e3bbaad4-0d08-4957-bfb9-16bb91eefbf7.jpg] December 30th, 2015 Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20666515@N07/11998213205<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kfKjxV7ljRvOiy7tDJrZwVxhdaegQhMeJJ7Ylx8z-WDik75UoJXukDx_2uT7aheT4KHNF_JWwWzC09xHzfEYwE9WEhjgV9NWi6zNXxnM9sJUO0oVTKFii_JOHAX99WV6VvYeaOcIReG5wN-Z3fZRyaPSuV0e5ZGNLUtymlxDiea9H-JH4LeAMJoKPW9UomLZaeUfNM89JAz-jsCTkeDXvA37mfvb0LZQ&c=j_YFr02RBb7wqFEdD-btTFgxDDzpqNiHWAUsXHNkbU0TUOMgn4902A==&ch=zrIdh5RsRXCv3XfU5m0KAMauDwgDpOKAFTdyyPkHAXPuVxvJIuiB9g==> In This Issue New HEN Candidates Nudges DPG Experts Action Alert Expertise Form Drivers HEN Member Meet-Ups Quick Links Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kfKjxV7ljRvOiy7tDJrZwVxhdaegQhMeJJ7Ylx8z-WDik75UoJXukKErHE2jgwLFQOAX7Dm0CXDgXKRPP5Tcq-rSo5MHmu0SSRZ7127mJBrK8_yfgJ1YnyamlwS-C-zkusecmFcLv9UZjoH-vPjsXi12OxAuPGewDkCy828jrmscRK6r9_Hrvd1d922012FEd-6Olmi-RDLx4WauXc3fnANxI8zDvy8EckYsHoSt0FSaGDrZXpJDMN9lykjmds4eKS0iR4XubhaQkocfqzjueEXjPsveYSnrCwH0wjdPNNQ=&c=j_YFr02RBb7wqFEdD-btTFgxDDzpqNiHWAUsXHNkbU0TUOMgn4902A==&ch=zrIdh5RsRXCv3XfU5m0KAMauDwgDpOKAFTdyyPkHAXPuVxvJIuiB9g==> HEN Website<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kfKjxV7ljRvOiy7tDJrZwVxhdaegQhMeJJ7Ylx8z-WDik75UoJXukCWRhkfZSDs6TCzhGP0GpIuhQ1Sy8LZwOqOSoBl9qDJBmH_PUWdjOaEK-DSPM8L9YEd_jGkEUlm6BimZbjf7dKu9eiGC-BGifZ0LjsRgPGhHRkYG9iBMq0uwReoQYxghpWpH8kj58MEf8GK6vfL9E1PWrR1Ed9LxUoPZJA6kOY7uzpJ5H3MkPeflYhn3zOwvUvpUJxsIp7yYVSNYoGQOUCEb1fesYfhlslTd4gRGrsL0rvju7v67dQU=&c=j_YFr02RBb7wqFEdD-btTFgxDDzpqNiHWAUsXHNkbU0TUOMgn4902A==&ch=zrIdh5RsRXCv3XfU5m0KAMauDwgDpOKAFTdyyPkHAXPuVxvJIuiB9g==> Contact HEN eZine<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [Facebook button] Follow us on Facebook<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kfKjxV7ljRvOiy7tDJrZwVxhdaegQhMeJJ7Ylx8z-WDik75UoJXukGJiW7-BD-WzijHZPR-Mf2dHL4aWj3OQ0p9z8Z_gzEaS0U5X9RntysToefQsdeRCNwLii7qCSnx7gVkUJcqwjptI_0IPQ72PvB5m7RF7yzQP0PsNMxrikAx-FP6rwLZffw==&c=j_YFr02RBb7wqFEdD-btTFgxDDzpqNiHWAUsXHNkbU0TUOMgn4902A==&ch=zrIdh5RsRXCv3XfU5m0KAMauDwgDpOKAFTdyyPkHAXPuVxvJIuiB9g==> [Twitter bird ( for dark background)] Join the conversation on Twitter <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kfKjxV7ljRvOiy7tDJrZwVxhdaegQhMeJJ7Ylx8z-WDik75UoJXukGJiW7-BD-Wz9uNwVX_uRxHb2zFLctuN89XP5mAH5oO_McFfHZKITPy_hj0EBjyixGhj-DSHI1b_IoPeSwHxvu5gGU3XyNAlPW0awk2slEaxZkXf7UF4rmdWAu8BlrLQ7A==&c=j_YFr02RBb7wqFEdD-btTFgxDDzpqNiHWAUsXHNkbU0TUOMgn4902A==&ch=zrIdh5RsRXCv3XfU5m0KAMauDwgDpOKAFTdyyPkHAXPuVxvJIuiB9g==> [Top] [AND HEN Logo] [https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101093164665/news_bustech_arw4.gif] New HEN candidates for the 2016-2017 year HEN is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for the 2016-2017 year: Chair-elect (1 position): Amanda S. Hege, RD/LD; Rebecca Liebes, PhD, RDN Treasurer (1 position): Caroline Glagola Dunn, MS, RDN/LD; Melissa Lang Halstead, RD/LD HOD Delegate (1 position): Amanda Gallaher, MPH, RD; Laura Hopkins, MSPH, RD/LD Nominating/Awards Committee (2 positions): Sarah Ahmadvan, MBA, RD; Fallon Bader, RD; Jessica Gutgsell, RDN/LD; Lauren Swonke, RDN/LD According to Academy policy, a slate of candidates must be presented to HEN membership 30 days prior to the start of voting. Should you wish to petition that additional candidates be included on the slate, you must submit petition to the DPG Nominating Committee by contacting Ashley Brice at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> within the next 30 days by January 29th, 2016. Petitions must include biographical information on the candidate and qualification for the DPG/MIG leadership position. If deemed eligible for the DPG/MIG position by the Academy DPG/MIG Relations Team, the additional candidates will be added to a contested ballot prior to the start of online voting, beginning February 1, 2016. Back to the Top [https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101093164665/news_bustech_arw4.gif] How-To Guide: Nudges [http://files.ctctcdn.com/7aa982d5001/90d8ae5c-16db-4ec4-8349-954406b8fc75.jpg] Feeding America has been working with Cornell University on evidence-based nutrition education strategies to help increase the consumption of healthy foods by those served by food banks. Small environmental cues or changes in one's environment, known as "Nudges", can make an impact on food choices and ultimately health. This free online toolkit provides ways to create a strategy that fits a food bank or pantry's needs to help make the healthy choice the easy choice. Learn more on the Feeding America<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kfKjxV7ljRvOiy7tDJrZwVxhdaegQhMeJJ7Ylx8z-WDik75UoJXukDhsJTfaM9GjrrZ9zVbaeCKlmLc3sDaXEBA_Cq90PHfH_-soenELma5pph24_mNuHcHBugCTn827tq1sPvnKRPq2GwnFofMpImx7_FW_WT_BY0Td8bCAhTOQQrSlrK5tfrUcbQqRFBuXnqVQLvSy9EEkFbVA2B2MLpupoKjdazjXVS3HLsQzgfUkBXvwczcfFWPprDZFzQWZpXcmn3TmdBd1eEP-5awj4CA8cJWq3EiE8zNFdyzVXHkoEPgpXlRakZmu501jMHDYLMuQgqOEsDQtqYo2g2kipA==&c=j_YFr02RBb7wqFEdD-btTFgxDDzpqNiHWAUsXHNkbU0TUOMgn4902A==&ch=zrIdh5RsRXCv3XfU5m0KAMauDwgDpOKAFTdyyPkHAXPuVxvJIuiB9g==> web site. Back to the Top [https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101093164665/news_bustech_arw4.gif] Academy DPG Experts Needed The Academy is considering commenting on a number of proposed regulations, regulatory guidance and information/data collections in the next two months. If you are interested in contributing to the Academy's responses to these regulatory initiatives, please email Courtney Puidk ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) or Paula Martin ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) to submit your feedback, which will be edited into input from HEN as DPG. Many of these information collections are seeking strategies for improving research and program structure on the listed topics. To read more about the proposed rules, click on the links below. The dates noted are the deadline for DPGs to submit input to the Academy's Regulatory Affairs department: Nominations Advisory Panel Nominations: Science Board Advisory Committee<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kfKjxV7ljRvOiy7tDJrZwVxhdaegQhMeJJ7Ylx8z-WDik75UoJXukDhsJTfaM9GjysWCNDNDi5nB8KPihGTVetd0KcSZHjho4X6GJ_uDh6_rKn0GndK09EXsK9WG0s1eJjZNEZKPDWtEO4FwQXtZGcAtAKQcMTrFK7jmWyAVePmJ4DOjjtFuv0V6TnT54XyQUD9mD2cA-Z0DK_-dafuT6POmsKUf9oZF_zLQknEtPMMOvXp2DJ2DQGSrj_hW-6GGCX58WFfnU1TwAj7B0ypVWme25DxPQkhQliMKQ8r4hWxyGoHfPhVQ8lCt--g4lP6Td-cFW0ngZABbZOoHkonFJuDJEThKhuWuykhcadyup1vxw_3gpUMVEmU4t8G9VCuzmY6ndtrw2WHgdw8uXECyhTRtePlozm8709ElwmK2Gtk_j_7IMmC5N2EhhlrYm3w4wF5f1Kkf0A2zFNxDfnEaJL-fntBzKWSg&c=j_YFr02RBb7wqFEdD-btTFgxDDzpqNiHWAUsXHNkbU0TUOMgn4902A==&ch=zrIdh5RsRXCv3XfU5m0KAMauDwgDpOKAFTdyyPkHAXPuVxvJIuiB9g==> (Due 12/31/2015) Back to the Top [https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101093164665/news_bustech_arw4.gif] Action Alert - Support Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act will be addressed for mark-up in early January. This Act authorizes all of the federal child nutrition programs, including the School Breakfast, National School Lunch, Child and Adult Care Food, Summer Food Service, and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs and WIC. These programs are critical to the healthy growth and development in the early years that impact a lifetime of health and abilities for a person. As Congress is home for the holidays, please reach out to your Senators and Representatives to remind them of the impact of these programs and their support to keep these well-funded It is urgent that your members of Congress hear from you! Please go the ?? to support our profession. To read more about the details in the bills, click here: Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kfKjxV7ljRvOiy7tDJrZwVxhdaegQhMeJJ7Ylx8z-WDik75UoJXukDviHzWjm-QPpSLlEGPY6KfS4qOgiSdxHqzzN93OXA14ZnwYIJQ9p-1Q-CzZuRrf028bQ44S9tlN4CgIfrQMKh5Uwv0ijdswBWF1xDwzCyIW1MzEi9o4goT9ewkiXDzq118B0lXOHTvxtFySn-jTrxyHUVDopYVI8Hd9mj9yhWIEqU4ifaIohYyzQXREpq45QJ218vrNmh4p4mbwggwKHtcj3_7fL4hO0WgJwiOTYpnqroFn51AFsnpK1pRsdi1k_A==&c=j_YFr02RBb7wqFEdD-btTFgxDDzpqNiHWAUsXHNkbU0TUOMgn4902A==&ch=zrIdh5RsRXCv3XfU5m0KAMauDwgDpOKAFTdyyPkHAXPuVxvJIuiB9g==> Here is a sample of talking points from Hunger-Free Colorado<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kfKjxV7ljRvOiy7tDJrZwVxhdaegQhMeJJ7Ylx8z-WDik75UoJXukDviHzWjm-QPbG7-umFLWh2w-5LztodnlWrmEbnXXDeUMAjCD-3TvDh4jYgGRkDrwzaqc5Yb1Kz6LHqY2l6I1eKFJjvO-cOMdwRrOeb4YsWFWwanUAuExY2FHNjo0wlykG9KFe1CikYXgtxAe2oqIQ8b5UoVBD5O5IZxtefa8tIkVmds9zEJGZjXRugYVEG5ZrRZE4kwa4Ww6CP8gW-iSprZtLHkvz_u36D-NMDjIs1Bl3Ap6fzgcFUXQV8an_V5pmQZbJn-QoN7A2rUHeDR6dXt0RARkHVm-Airyec977cU&c=j_YFr02RBb7wqFEdD-btTFgxDDzpqNiHWAUsXHNkbU0TUOMgn4902A==&ch=zrIdh5RsRXCv3XfU5m0KAMauDwgDpOKAFTdyyPkHAXPuVxvJIuiB9g==>. Please take action today! Back to the Top [https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101093164665/news_bustech_arw4.gif] HEN Public Policy Expertise Form This form is meant for the ongoing collection of information about the expertise of our members. 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Back to the Top [https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101093164665/news_bustech_arw4.gif] HEN Member Meet-Ups Wholesome Wave [http://files.ctctcdn.com/7aa982d5001/7034d4f1-9f6a-4a33-bc88-94b1b0f4d9b8.png] Transforming Food Access Summit Atlanta, GA January 11-13, 2016 Register here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kfKjxV7ljRvOiy7tDJrZwVxhdaegQhMeJJ7Ylx8z-WDik75UoJXukFvtCfMtL_ixg1ixdeu3pAepUuJCBzB4uqCNcwJc4utEMRZ5GFP1sRrXxS22hf57gS1mKQ4W2AITtXRYkVQ2AAGqp3bXK4oKr47YhiSyYqkaSB2Tdo9QDGo5TbytLE5zatD8s8d8bYF0bpcbeB6iRlgff7eWzuAqkSXhKiZyyuOGUarwjnsvFUDvcZtq0KbLYXyo5e1ieWk_sabVpsO1SR_oJEGamEs-4jd1cb8rP0z3fablWj_h0RgVmfMZZTjlfH0YhGgz7Ht4mCzT9d_ZeeM1LvkGthRUzkVcF0lYumfe&c=j_YFr02RBb7wqFEdD-btTFgxDDzpqNiHWAUsXHNkbU0TUOMgn4902A==&ch=zrIdh5RsRXCv3XfU5m0KAMauDwgDpOKAFTdyyPkHAXPuVxvJIuiB9g==> [http://files.ctctcdn.com/7aa982d5001/dc614a4e-1bb7-44a7-8de2-9f6aab25c9ce.jpg] Farms, Food & Health Acme, MI January 29-30, 2016 Register here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kfKjxV7ljRvOiy7tDJrZwVxhdaegQhMeJJ7Ylx8z-WDik75UoJXukDx_2uT7aheTbyBS4mRF772s4BdpHjqHdewVyoq_CvzNaRtEddp4Qml_Udlm6b-abKpT4X5VSFEsvmfgcfoE5KVymh-XjL8ewoLHCztw5BKYQFitfhnZNrodz8wfySfe_OrypTMh5iE_8SXdU3zD4_sYqWyLWcTpdkq2_vx3lcfQNC6yHkpEEiIwEDhfgoGN-mHIsNjEsZtOP0yKYSlGiiFiU0_0Kc37XrbSzlt5EOZsDLXgecETurbdf90fKNfPRi0nouNH4VlJiDhUDWci4C7kIRJpePchSlBBnC8drbnU9BVkUv1KB_aD8bOpaE4b7g==&c=j_YFr02RBb7wqFEdD-btTFgxDDzpqNiHWAUsXHNkbU0TUOMgn4902A==&ch=zrIdh5RsRXCv3XfU5m0KAMauDwgDpOKAFTdyyPkHAXPuVxvJIuiB9g==> Farming for the Future [http://files.ctctcdn.com/7aa982d5001/0dfddf33-e4de-4d98-b0aa-71fceb11779a.png]State College, PA February 3-6, 2016 Register here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kfKjxV7ljRvOiy7tDJrZwVxhdaegQhMeJJ7Ylx8z-WDik75UoJXukDx_2uT7aheTv3Vi6nvY_ypxG5e933whlUOYKmUhZMVofPOGybreW4XVio67mKf11CHMt2E8rjKxcH2FCth3rofkAq8BN7YiD5uQzP0tV2gCg6aOm68wG9QXNow77QhRUM1rK1dBP28y4NixUJRpa_YzvZf6cxV4nXxjZtHxF4_hLxoVJ1p-Jz7yB_U4etgQZKTJfHgO5Q1fW1vEQfax8ljA-WaT9KqOn5rShZ6DMbbL7D4EqeX9BcwWyfwDtFaKfNyMGUFM6FWt&c=j_YFr02RBb7wqFEdD-btTFgxDDzpqNiHWAUsXHNkbU0TUOMgn4902A==&ch=zrIdh5RsRXCv3XfU5m0KAMauDwgDpOKAFTdyyPkHAXPuVxvJIuiB9g==> [http://files.ctctcdn.com/7aa982d5001/f61dc7a1-8a02-447d-bc4c-7be6888db4c0.jpg]TOFGA Annual Organic Conference Rockwall, TX February 11-13, 2016 Register here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kfKjxV7ljRvOiy7tDJrZwVxhdaegQhMeJJ7Ylx8z-WDik75UoJXukDhsJTfaM9GjuGTMOTCEMIilEGlWKR4swHTD9zJ8OhmQ3Iy0jKsxhI952coacNL5C98_9opLKhqQbE680CZy9OyUaC5V6FeKigvVTH0GWMIdN48l_6jNmMZRJeXmNwfRg52Cx6nWO32GEJ8iWO_BjUCJCJNkbMy_vH-2Tv3QISM6-7pq1aGs7kObpsuTg7tK1LGYVLbCdnxKRTgOzSvubjgL69wkOUVlDrbjE2_zA5gyHCx0BQxR2wBiM3ZcuYw2qg==&c=j_YFr02RBb7wqFEdD-btTFgxDDzpqNiHWAUsXHNkbU0TUOMgn4902A==&ch=zrIdh5RsRXCv3XfU5m0KAMauDwgDpOKAFTdyyPkHAXPuVxvJIuiB9g==> 13th Annual Nutrition & Health Conference [http://files.ctctcdn.com/7aa982d5001/cdeeada8-e20b-4a48-98f6-a4542394fd11.png] Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine Denver, CO March 21-23, 2016 Register here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kfKjxV7ljRvOiy7tDJrZwVxhdaegQhMeJJ7Ylx8z-WDik75UoJXukKJ5mw-UFnlfn2sLXHuCdwpDSn7K2CeJHjKNOxaK4Rx8EAjdWbPefF24va6Wq9vijqKusN4ogWr70lSgSjMA4E-AmDJbSfi9_g6Mc87DFAoCXHA1owNS6yeb7JrH41bz_1vAydsETT_3TUd0PF_87fMl56Yyw3XgdPY4bpL9MpOWbDJcykhLJgND04lIsAitFSyXSjbMjdX1ssMHceVznSBM2jrT4Bd_hRVdcW273r_X07EKr_rvSa-ET26M2zUUIjfvOt91l5EvQCSbDwXVIkkJ33Xkh7_7LABBgoq_KUAY&c=j_YFr02RBb7wqFEdD-btTFgxDDzpqNiHWAUsXHNkbU0TUOMgn4902A==&ch=zrIdh5RsRXCv3XfU5m0KAMauDwgDpOKAFTdyyPkHAXPuVxvJIuiB9g==> Back to the Top HEN Communications Team