Sneeze_l April 2007

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Sugar Content of Cultural Foods
by Judy Giunta 03 May '07

03 May '07

Does anyone know of a good resource that indicates sugar content of cultural foods. We have a sugar lesson that has an activity which uses a resource book to add up grams of sugar in foods. The resources we have don't contain any cultural foods. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. Judy Judy Klavens-Giunta, RD Senior Program Coordinator Department of Nutritional Sciences Rutgers Cooperative Extension-FSNEP Curriculum/Website Development and Ocean County Programming 732-932-5265 (New Brunswick) 732-349-1247 (Toms River) http://rutgers.njfsnep.org/

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FW: Local Wellness Policy Nomination Request - Submission deadline May 1, 2007
by Fern Gale Estrow 28 Apr '07

28 Apr '07

_____ From: Margo Wootan [mailto:mwootan@cspinet.org] Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 1:27 PM To: nanacoalition(a)cspinet.org Subject: Local Wellness Policy Nomination Request - Submission deadline May 1, 2007 FYI --Contact information to direct inquires is listed at the bottom of the message. ____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) in collaboration with the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity (DNPA), the CDC Foundation, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJ) are undertaking a collaborative project to identify and assess policies or programs that have been implemented with apparent success in improving the eating habits and physical activity levels of children ages 3-17. In each year of the two-year project, DASH, DNPA, and RWJ will each select an obesity prevention content area on which to focus efforts to identify potentially effective, innovative policies or programs. DASH has selected local wellness policies as it's year-one content area. CDC staff will identify candidate policies that meet specific selection criteria including innovativeness, potential for impact, and feasibility, and an expert panel will identify those that show the greatest likelihood of effectiveness. Evaluability assessments (consisting of two to three day site visits), will be conducted on those policies selected by the expert panel to determine whether a rigorous evaluation study is feasible. We are asking for your assistance in identifying districts in which schools are implementing local wellness policies this school year. We are accepting nominations of school districts that are implementing innovative local wellness policies. The nomination should include the state, school district, a name and contact information for a district contact, and a little information about the wellness policy. Submit nominations to Seraphine Pitt Barnes ( <mailto:spe6@cdc.gov> spe6(a)cdc.gov). The submission deadline is Tuesday, May 1, 2007. If you would like additional information on this project please contact Seraphine Pitt Barnes ( <mailto:spe6@cdc.gov> spe6(a)cdc.gov, 770-488-6115) or Leah Robin ( <mailto:ler7@cdc.gov> ler7(a)cdc.gov, 770-488-6156). Thanks for your help on this important project. Seraphine _________________________________ Seraphine Pitt Barnes, Ph.D., MPH, CHES CDC Foundation Fellow Division of Adolescent and School Health National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 4770 Buford Highway, NE, Mailstop K-33 Atlanta, GA 30341 Phone: 770.488.6115 Fax: 770.488.6156 E-mail: SPittBarnes(a)cdc.gov Fern Gale Estrow, MS, RD, CDN The FGE Food and Nutrition Team 200 West 18th Street New York, New York 10011 212/691-5154 212/627-7641 (fax) fge2(a)earthlink.net ****************

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Food ads make fat kids eat more, study
by Suzanne Piscopo 27 Apr '07

27 Apr '07

A UK study on the impact of food advertising on children ; and new advertising regulations launched in the UK Regards, Suzanne 25/04/2007 - *A study at the University of Liverpool has shown up a strong tendency for children to eat more after watching food adverts on TV - a finding that lends support to recent UK curbs on junk food advertising around children's programmes.* The first stage of controversial new restrictions on advertising of foods to children came into force in the UK yesterday following much heated debate, particularly around the Food Standards Agency's nutrient profiling model. The team of psychologists conducted their study on a group of children aged between nine and eleven years, of varying weights and body mass indices. The children were shown a series of food advertisements and toy advertisements, followed by a cartoon. They were then allowed to eat food of differing far content at will - ranging from high fat sweet snacks to low fat savoury foods. Their findings, to be presented this week at the European Congress on Obesity <javascript:KeywordSearch('KEYWORDS=obesity&period=all&inner=1');> in Budapest, showed a remarkable increase in consumption after watching the food ads, and this was particularly pronounced in the heaviest children. The normal weight children increased their food intake by 84 per cent after the food adverts, the overweight children by 101 per cent, and the obese children by 134 per cent. The researchers also identified a correlation between weight and food preference, with obese kids said to have consistently opted for chocolate (the highest fat food available to them). Overweight kids, meanwhile, tended to choose between lower-fat jelly sweets and chocolate. The full study results have not been seen by FoodNavigator.com. The University of Liverpool cites 14 per cent of children as being presently classed as obese in the UK, a statistic that presents a grim future for the future of public health in the country. While the food industry has made a concerted effort to reformulate products to make them healthier. For instance, the Food and Drink Federation claims that its latest survey shows that members have reformulated £7.4bn worth of products to have lower levels of salt compared to the year before, while £2.4bn worth of products have been launched with lower salt variants. / /In addition, 25 food and drink companies and five leading supermarket retailers have opted to put at-a-glance Guideline Daily Amounts (GDA) information on the front of pack, which means the GDA icons are now appearing on the front of more than 10,000 lines. But the general opinion is that food is only part of the equation when it comes to combating obesity. The food industry has not been welcoming of the advertising curbs, particularly since a judgement call on what is allowed and what not is made using the FSA's nutrient profiling model. Foods that can be advertised in and around children's programmes are determined by a nutrient profiling model that uses a scoring system to balance beneficial nutrients like protein, fibre, fruit, vegetables and nuts, against components children should eat less off - namely energy, saturated fats, salt and sugar. However nutrient profiling method has also been criticized as 'unscientific', despite having the backing of the FSA's Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition. The curbs are being introduced in several stages. As of this month, advertisements for foods high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) are not permitted in or around programmes made for children (including pre-school children), or in or around programmes that are likely to be of particular appeal to children aged four to nine. From 1 January 2008, HFSS advertisements will not be permitted in or around programmes made for children (including pre-school children), or in or around programmes that are likely to be of particular appeal to children aged four to 15. Children's channels will be allowed a graduated phase-in period, with full implementation required by the end of December 2008. The move was originally conceived by advertising regulator Ofcom to restrict advertising around programmes of specific interest to the under-9s, and the extended to young people up to the age of 16 years has been a particular bone of contention. http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/ng.asp?n=76050&m=2FNE427&c=zqeddhdwfehhvcp

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Diabetes Conference in West Virginia
by Guen Brown 27 Apr '07

27 Apr '07

Dear fellow SNE members, Attached is a special invitation to the 2007 Bridging the Gap with Education: Diabetes Symposium and Workshop to be held in Charleston, West Virginia, October 24 - 26, 2007. Our brochure and web site with complete information will be available later in the summer. If your work involves diabetes education or research, I highly recommend this conference. Be well, Guen Brown, Ph.D. Professor and Nutrition and Health Specialist 605 Knapp Hall, P.O. Box 6031 Morgantown, WV 26506 (304) 293-2796 ext 3424 (304)293-3703 gfbrown(a)mail.wvu.edu

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FW: Statement of the American Society for Nutrition on the IOM's Report: Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools
by Nancy Wellman 27 Apr '07

27 Apr '07

fyi from nutrition scientist members of ASN. Nancy S Wellman, PhD, RD, Professor & Director National Resource Center on Nutrition, Physical Activity & Aging Florida International University, OE 200 11200 SW 8th Street; Miami, FL 33199 Center: 305-348-1517; Fax: 305-348-1518 Direct: 305-348-3184 Nancy.Wellman(a)fiu.edu http://nutritionandaging.fiu.edu <http://nutritionandaging.fiu.edu/> _____ From: Mary Lee Watts [mailto:MWatts@nutrition.org] Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 1:28 PM To: Mary Lee Watts Subject: Statement of the American Society for Nutrition on the IOM's Report: Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Mary Lee Watts April 25, 2007 (301) 634-7112 Statement of the American Society for Nutrition on the Institute of Medicine's April 25 Report: Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) commends the Institute of Medicine for developing recommendations outlining nutrition standards for competitive foods targeted for sale to children in schools. "The ASN applauds the Committee's recommendation that competitive foods offered in schools meet standards that are consistent with the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans," said President Stephanie Atkinson, PhD. "Given that childhood obesity is a serious public health problem facing the U.S today, adoption of these recommendations by schools is an important measure to ensuring that our children and youth have healthy weights as they grow. Prevention of obesity in our nation's children is key to reducing the risk of associated chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and asthma." The IOM recommendations emphasize the consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat or nonfat dairy products, and other products that conform to the Dietary Guidelines. According to ASN Board member and past president Dennis Bier, MD, who served on the IOM Committee, "We believe that the Committee's recommendations can be readily met by the food industry since, as a whole, the food industry is putting considerable effort into providing great tasting food and beverage choices that are consistent with the Dietary Guidelines. We anticipate that increasing consumer demand for healthy products and this report, which builds on consistent expert committee recommendations that such products are important to public health, will encourage industry to continue to move down this positive path." "Research has shown that when healthy eating habits are established in childhood, they usually continue into the adult years," said ASN member Janet King, PhD, who chaired the 2005 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. "When healthy food options are provided in the school setting, the stage is set for the development of healthy eating patterns that can last a lifetime." Unfortunately, most Americans' diets do not follow the Guidelines, making it all the more critical that foods served through national nutrition and food assistance programs meet the science-based nutritional standards they set. While the traditional school lunch program must be in compliance, the presence of competitive foods that do not meet the Dietary Guidelines undermines the nation's efforts to provide healthful, well-balanced meals and snacks to school children. The American Society for Nutrition, with over 3000 members, is the premier research society dedicated to improving the quality of life through the science of nutrition. ASN represents and advances the views of clinical and research nutrition scientists and advocates for the development and application of knowledge in the field of nutritional science through research, education, and clinical practice. # # #

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2008 Nutrition Calendar Available
by Martin, Peggy A [FCSXT] 26 Apr '07

26 Apr '07

Dear Colleagues, Please take a look at our 2008 Nutrition calendar. It has full color photos of each recipe as well as "real people" doing physical activity. Placing your quantity order by June 22, 2007 enables you to pay the discounted price of $.75 per copy. (This is a 50% discount and also includes shipping.) The 2008 calendar theme is "Food and Fun for Healthy Families." It is available in both English and Spanish. Each month of the 12-month, 28-page wall calendar features an easy-to-prepare recipe with nutritional analysis and menu ideas, plus an activity tip. A sample month is included as page 2 of the attached document. If you order 500 or more copies, your university or organization name will be added on the back cover. There will also be space on the back cover for you to add a sticker with information about your program. Calendars will start shipping in mid August. For more information and to place your order, please visit this Web site: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/efnep/calendar08.html I have attached a draft of an inside page so you can see what a month will look like. Please call me, or send an email, if you have questions. Thanks, Peggy Martin Peggy A. Martin, MS, RD, SPHR, State Coordinator EFNEP/FSNE Families Extension, 101 MacKay Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011-1122 Office 515-294-1511 FAX- 515-294-1040 http://www.extension.iastate.edu/efnep/ http://www.extension.iastate.edu/fnp/

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New IOM school food standards & school junk food quiz
by Margo Wootan 25 Apr '07

25 Apr '07

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Reading Nutrition Labels
by Sharon Moore 25 Apr '07

25 Apr '07

Hello, I have a question on reading nutrition labels. I have seen a few media articles lately regarding reading nutrition labels and avoiding the use of the %DV as part of the discussion. (See article link below). Do you know what other techniques nutrition educators are using for individuals who are learning English? Since FDA and other agencies promote using %DV as a quick and easy way for consumers, I wasn't sure if I should be approaching this information differently. Shopping healthy A registered dietitian shows how labels can help you and gives you tips on making other good choices (Heidi Diller, RD quoted) <http://www.presstelegram.com/entertainment/ci_5727443> http://www.presstelegram.com/en tertainment/ci_5727443 Any thoughts you have would be great, Sharon Moore, MS, RD Eat lots of fruit & vegetables and be active everyday!

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IOM Report Released Today on Nutrition Standards in Schools
by Tom Joseph 25 Apr '07

25 Apr '07

FYI -- The Institute of Medicine today released its report on Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools: Leading the Way Toward Healthier Youth. Here are the first two paragraphs of the press release outlining the purpose of the report. The link to the remainder of the release and the full report is at: http://www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsitem.aspx?RecordID=11899 Date: April 25, 2007 Contacts: Christine Stencel, Media Relations Officer Sarah Morocco, Media Relations Assistant Office of News and Public Information 202-334-2138; e-mail <news(a)nas.edu> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Report Recommends Nutrition Standards For 'Competitive' Foods and Drinks Sold in Schools WASHINGTON -- Spurred by the rising rate of obesity among American youth and the increasing availability of high-calorie, low-nutrient products on school grounds, a new report by the Institute of Medicine proposes a set of nutritional standards for "competitive" foods and drinks available in schools. The standards promote consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nonfat or low-fat dairy products and limit the amount of saturated fat, salt, added sugars, and total calories. The standards also restrict the sale of caffeinated items. Developed by an IOM committee at the request of Congress, the standards apply to a la carte cafeteria items, products sold in vending machines and at school stores, and other foods and drinks that are available outside of -- and therefore compete with -- federally reimbursable school meals, which already must conform to some nutrition guidelines. The proposed standards take into account the varying needs and responsibility levels of children and teens -- for example, by limiting the sale of caffeine-free diet soda to high schools after school only, and by recommending smaller juice portions for younger children. Tom Joseph Waterman & Associates 900 Second Street NE, Suite 109 Washington, DC 20002 202/898-1444 (phone) 202/898-0188 (fax)

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Bio-optimism and 40 th Anniversary Theme - if you want this for final review of session proposals
by Debra P. Keenan 24 Apr '07

24 Apr '07

Hi All - A couple people asked for this attachment to review as they prepared their final versions of their proposals for the 2007 SNE annual conference. Enjoy! - Deb

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