Sneeze_l February 2015

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evidence-based culinary-nutrition programs
by Diane S Saenz 05 Mar '16

05 Mar '16

Hello Sneeze, Lately I have had numerous requests from clientele for hands-on programs that meld nutrition information and cooking. I am looking for evidence-based culinary-nutrition programs for adults that are independent of the SNAP-ED program. Are there any programs that you know of or have had success with? Please point me in the right direction. Thank you, Diane _______________________________ Diane S. Saenz, RD/LD Northwest Area Educator - Nutrition and Food Safety PO Box 470 - Lander, WY - 82520 Tel: 307-332-2363 Fax: 307-332-2391 dsaenz(a)uwyo.edu<mailto:dsaenz@uwyo.edu> [cid:image001.png@01CE6CE7.F545CA80]

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Some fun ways to celebrate Nat'l Nutr Month + get kids to go for veggies
by Barbara Storper 27 Feb '15

27 Feb '15

Hi, here are some fun ways to answer Michelle Obama's call to action, celebrate National Nutrition Month, and help kids get excited to go for fruits and veggies. We've found kids really get engaged with these ideas. Go to Free Materials: http://foodplay.com/free-materials/for-school-food-service/ • For Kids - Download free fruit + veggie snack recipe cards: “Tickets to Fresh Adventures! Distribute these to kids to make their own personal snack recipe booklet. Or pick a day each week to make these snacks, and then give out the corresponding recipe card. In color: http://foodplay.com/downloads/FreeMaterials/janey-tickets-color.pdf In b+w: http://foodplay.com/oldsite/downloads/FreeMaterials/janey-tickets-bw.pdf (Kids get to color these in themselves!) • For Parents – Download and distribute free handouts with tips to help kids go for fruits and veggies: http://foodplay.com/free-materials/for-parents/ Or, check out these resources and feel free to take 10% off during March – use coupon code: NNM2015 Visit: http://foodplay.com/shop/ 1. Distribute – Fun incentives and tools like “Fruit and Veggie Tracker Bands” and "Passports to Fresh Adventures!" to help kids go for fruits and veggies every day! 1. Fun Activities – Use our new resource - “The Fruit & Vegetable Activity Kit” and “MyPlate Activity Kit” filled with dynamic lesson plans and reproducible activity sheets to make nutrition come alive in class or cafeteria. 1. Spark Excitement – Show dynamic video shorts like “ToBe Fit, Ace Food Detective!” featuring 10 interactive nutrition lessons in 2-4 minute segments. Great for quick fun lessons even during breakfast in the classroom! 1. Read – Fun books about food, or make a display with your library – showcasing storybooks about food! Check out “Janey Junkfood’s Fresh Adventure!” children’s book that makes healthy eating a fun-filled adventure, and helps integrate nutrition into core subject areas. 1. Wear – Have staff wear fun accessories or T shirts throughout the month. Check out our T’s – “Eat Your Veggies!” and “Give Peas a Chance!” Hope you find these ideas helpful. And, have a healthy and happy March, Best, Barbara -- Barbara Storper, MS, RD Founder, Executive Director FoodPlay Productions: Turning Kids on to Healthy Habits! 1 Sunset Ave., Hatfield, MA 01038 1-800-FOODPLAY (1-800-366-3752) barbara(a)foodplay.com Visit our website: http://www.foodplay.com Visit us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/foodplay Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/food <http://twitter.com/foodplay>

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February 28th 2015 is National CSA Signup Day
by Chris McCullum 27 Feb '15

27 Feb '15

FYI - For eaters looking to join a CSA [Community Supported Agriculture] farm, a searchable database of CSA farms is available at: localharvest.org. Chris McCullum-Gomez Houston, TX February 28th 2015 is National CSA Signup Day http://www.memberassembler.com/hub/csa-signup-day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CSA FARMS CELEBRATE NATIONAL CSA SIGN-UP DAY FEBRUARY 28 PITTSBURGH, PA: Farms from around the country are celebrating National CSA Sign-Up Day on February 28. The day encourages food consumers to buy a share of their local farm’s harvest for the 2015 season, a buying model known as Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA. CSA has become an important model to support local agriculture since it was introduced to the United States in the 1980s and since grown to over 6,000 farms across the country. To join a CSA, members buy a share of the harvest in the Winter and Spring and then get a box of local produce each week throughout the growing season. “CSAs are the most authentic connection between a farmer and eater available. CSA members get the freshest, high quality, seasonal local produce, but they also get a direct connection to their farmer. This model is economically important to farmers, especially small and beginning farmers, because they can grow with confidence knowing that they have a market for their produce ahead of time.”, says Simon Huntley from Small Farm Central, a technology company that works with CSA farms across the country, and the creator of National CSA Sign-up Day. February 28th was chosen as National CSA Sign-up Day because this day is the most popular day to sign up for CSA shares according to the 2014 CSA Farming Report. Buying a CSA share in late winter is important because farmers are making the capital investments for this year’s harvest now and the CSA model means they do not need to finance these costs with costly credit. "The CSA model was what allowed me to start my own farm business at age 23. Without the sale of CSA shares, I would not have been able to buy seeds, potting soil, fertilizer, or anything else. Six years later, my business is still going strong, and it's because of the CSA. Access to capital in the off-season; the meaningful connections between farmers and CSA members; the sense of ownership and pride members feel about their CSA farms--all these things add up to healthy farms, businesses, and communities. The CSA model is good for everybody," says Laura Olive Sackton, owner of First Root Farm in Concord, Massachusetts. For eaters looking to join a CSA, a searchable database of CSA farms is available at localharvest.org. . __,_._,___

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FAO's Voices of the Hungry project_Call for research proposals -March 20 deadline
by Nordin, Stacia (FAOMW) 27 Feb '15

27 Feb '15

Call for Research Proposals FAO Call for Research Proposals - Extended deadline until March 20 for receiving Letters of Interest in obtaining access to Gallup World Poll datasets from 2006 and food security data collected in 2014. To food security analysts: we would like to hear your ideas on how you would use the Gallup World Poll data that includes responses to the FAO FIES survey module from individuals in over 130 countries in 2014. All details can be found in the updated Call for Research Proposals document <http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/templates/ess/voh/CFP_Final_19022015.pdf> . A subset of those sending letters of interest will pass to the 2nd step of submitting a detailed proposal that will be reviewed by a panel of experts, based on criteria spelled out in the Call for Research Proposals <http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/templates/ess/voh/CFP_Final_19022015.pdf> . PLEASE NOTE: Successful applicants will only receive a license from Gallup Company to access their data archives for food security analysis. There are no monetary awards to fund organizations or researchers carrying out field studies on food security. Therefore, in order to be considered for the 2nd step, kindly adhere to the requirements for the letters of interest, which should describe how you would use the GWP data for food security analyses in order to improve our knowledge about potential determinants and consequences of food insecurity. From: ag2nut(a)my.ibpinitiative.org [mailto:ag2nut@my.ibpinitiative.org] On Behalf Of Call-Proposal-VOH(a)fao.org Sent: 26 February 2015 22:38 To: Agriculture-Nutrition Community of Practice Subject: [ag2nut] FAO's Voices of the Hungry project_Call for research proposals - deadline extended Dears, We have the pleasure to inform you that the deadline for the Call for Research Proposals has been extended until March 20. Please see more details under: http://www.fao.org/economic/ess/ess-fs/voices/news/cfp/en/ Kind regards, The FAO Voices of the Hungry team. Voices of the Hungry Project ESS Division Office C-456 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153 Rome, Italy Tel: +39 06 570 53993 http://www.fao.org/economic/ess/ess-fs/voices <http://www.fao.org/economic/ess/ess-fs/voices> -------- Stacia Nordin, RD (Registered Dietitian) Nutrition Officer (Food Security & Policy) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Evelyn Court, Plot 13/31, City Centre, Box 30750, Lilongwe 3, Malawi +265 (0) 1-773-994/564 (office) +265 (0) 0888-753-301 (office) +265 (0) 1-773-263 (fax) http://www.fao.org/food/en/ Stacia.Nordin(a)fao.org +265 (0) 999-333-073 (Personal) NordinMalawi(a)gmail.com StaciaAtWork (skype)

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consutlancy - 6 month ag-nut in Zambia
by Nordin, Stacia (FAOMW) 27 Feb '15

27 Feb '15

>From the attached: WorldFish together with Bioversity International are seeking a nutrition research consultant to support nutrition research activities undertaken as part of the research program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems (AAS) in the Barotse flood plain, Zambia. Minimum of at least 3 years professional level work experience in nutrition research or similar, preferably with experience in Zambia or neighboring countries. How to apply: Please submit your CV and Cover letter to: Gina Kennedy A4NH Theme leader, Diet Diversity for Nutrition and Health Bioversity International Rome, Italy Email: g.kennedy(a)cgiar.org; Shakuntala Thilsted Senior Nutrition Advisor WorldFish Email: s.thilsted(a)cgiar.org <mailto:S.Thilsted@cgiar.org> ; Mwansa Songe Food safety & Nutrition Scientist International Livestock Research Institute Email: m.songe(a)cgiar.org; Kindly ensure that you email all three simultaneously, and no later than 14th March, 2015. Just sharing -------- Stacia Nordin, RD (Registered Dietitian) Nutrition Officer (Food Security & Policy) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Evelyn Court, Plot 13/31, City Centre, Box 30750, Lilongwe 3, Malawi +265 (0) 1-773-994/564 (office) +265 (0) 0888-753-301 (office) +265 (0) 1-773-263 (fax) http://www.fao.org/food/en/ Stacia.Nordin(a)fao.org +265 (0) 999-333-073 (Personal) NordinMalawi(a)gmail.com StaciaAtWork (skype) From: ag2nut(a)my.ibpinitiative.org [mailto:ag2nut@my.ibpinitiative.org] On Behalf Of Jody Harris Sent: 26 February 2015 22:45 To: Agriculture-Nutrition Community of Practice Subject: [ag2nut] 6 month ag-nut consultancy in Zambia Please find attached TOR for ag-nut consultancy in Zambia; please use the contacts in the attachment if interested. You are receiving this message because you are a member of the community Agriculture-Nutrition Community of Practice <https://knowledge-gateway.org/ag2nut> . View this contribution on the web site <https://knowledge-gateway.org/_/0747avxt> A reply to this message will be sent to all members of Agriculture-Nutrition Community of Practice. Reply to sender <mailto:j.harris@cgiar.org> | Unsubscribe <mailto:leave.ag2nut@my.ibpinitiative.org>

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March Resources
by Judy Doherty 27 Feb '15

27 Feb '15

Hi to all: The March nutrition education resources, including handouts, recipes, clipart, articles and calendar are ready now: https://foodandhealth.com/calendar/?calendar_m=03&calendar_y=2015 https://nutritioneducationstore.com/pages/Free_Resources.html Enjoy! Keep the feedback and requests coming!! *Judy Doherty, PC II* Chef/Publisher Food and Health Communications, Inc. Phone: 720-383-8692 Sales: 800-462-2352 http://foodandhealth.com http://nutritioneducationstore.com

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dgac 2015 - lay person article?
by Tracy Fox (FNPC) 26 Feb '15

26 Feb '15

hi - given the recent release of the DGAC 2015 report - has anyone written a piece for the lay public on the main points and significance - in super easy-to-understand terms - and void of the in-the-weeds controversies? I will give due credit of course. I am looking for something geared to parents - and any weave in to March being National Nutrition Month would be great too. THANKS! tf Tracy Fox, MPH, RD President, Food, Nutrition & Policy Consultants, LLC Washington, DC and Culver, IN tracy(a)foodnutritionpolicy.com foodnutritionpolicy.com @TracyFoxRD cell: 301-922-3570

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Industry comments on Proposed Dietary Guidelines
by Joanne P. IKEDA 26 Feb '15

26 Feb '15

DGAC "ignores science", says American Beverage Association; but CSPI welcomes its 'blunt advice' to consume fewer sugary drinks <http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Markets/DGAC-report-ignores-evidence-says-…> By Elaine Watson+ <https://plus.google.com/100831392931992601871?rel=author>Elaine WATSON, 20-Feb-2015 If the meat lobby isn’t happy with the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s (DGAC’s) recommendations on what constitutes a healthy diet, neither it seems, is the American Beverage Association (ABA), which also issued a statement claiming the expert panel had gone beyond its remit. http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Markets/DGAC-report-ignores-evidence-says-… <http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Markets/DGAC-report-ignores-evidence-says-…> ************************************************************************************** North American Meat Institute slams 'flawed' and 'nonsensical' advice on meat consumption in DGAC Dietary Guidelines report <http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Suppliers2/Meat-Institute-slams-flawed-DGA…> By Elaine Watson+ <https://plus.google.com/100831392931992601871?rel=author>Elaine WATSON, 19-Feb-2015 Recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) report on meat consumption are “*flawed” *and* “nonsensical*” and fail to recognize the role that nutrient dense lean meats can play in a healthy balanced diet, says the North American Meat Institute (NAMI). http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Suppliers2/Meat-Institute-slams-flawed-DGA… <http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Suppliers2/Meat-Institute-slams-flawed-DGA…> -- *Joanne P. Ikeda, MA, RD* *Nutritionist Emeritus* *Department of Nutritional Sciences* *University of California, Berkeley* *Current address: 1777 View Drive* * San Leandro, CA 94577* *Phone (510) 895-5300* *Email*: jikeda(a)berkeley.edu

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Behind New Dietary Guidelines, Better Science
by Joanne P. IKEDA 26 Feb '15

26 Feb '15

Be sure to read the New York Times article (the first citation below). It provides an explanation of why there are major changes ahead with respect to nutrition advice for the general public. Joanne Ikeda -- *Behind New Dietary Guidelines, Better Science* http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/upshot/behind-new-dietary-guidelines-bett… <http://mailer.eatright.org/t/34680/1430958/45975/35/> Cited: Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (“The Federal government will determine how it will use the information in the Advisory Report as the government develops the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. HHS and USDA will jointly release the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015 later this year”) http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015-scientific-report/ <http://mailer.eatright.org/t/34680/1430958/45861/36/> Related Resource: 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Nutrition Evidence Library (NEL) Systematic Reviews http://www.nel.gov/category.cfm?cid=50 <http://mailer.eatright.org/t/34680/1430958/45976/37/> *Joanne P. Ikeda, MA, RD* *Nutritionist Emeritus* *Department of Nutritional Sciences* *University of California, Berkeley* *Current address: 1777 View Drive* * San Leandro, CA 94577* *Phone (510) 895-5300* *Email*: jikeda(a)berkeley.edu

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DINE: World Crop Diversity Survives from Peri-Urban to Remote Rural Locations
by Chris McCullum 26 Feb '15

26 Feb '15

Dear SNEB DINE members: See below URL for some fascinating new information out of Penn State University. World Crop Diversity Survives from Peri-Urban to Remote Rural Locations http://news.psu.edu/story/344861/2015/02/13/research/world-crop-diversity-s… Excerpt: SAN JOSE, Calif. -- As much as 75 percent of global seed diversity in staple food crops is held and actively used by a wide range of small farmholders -- workers of less than three to seven acres -- with the rest in gene banks, according to a Penn State geographer. Karl Zimmerer, professor of geography and his colleagues in the GeoSyntheSES (Geographic Synthesis for Social-Ecological Sustainability) lab including Steven Vanek, postdoctoral fellow, looked at new census data from 11 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America and combined that data with field observations to develop an understanding of who is farming what and exactly where. "These new surveys provide information that is much more detailed than what is available from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization," said Zimmerer. "The sources include information on Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Nepal Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Nicaragua, Colombia and Peru, and cover staple food crops like maize, rice, wheat, potatoes and even teff in Ethiopia." What the census shows is that small farmers, in many cases women, are the ones preserving landraces of food crops. A landrace is a locally adapted, traditional variety of a domesticated species. Depending on the crop, farmers may plant anywhere from one to 15 different landraces. While the livelihoods of small land users are often precarious, these landraces provide vital farm and food resources. ***************************************************************************************************************** On a related topic, there is a brief documentary video titled "Seeds of Resilience" highlighting Bolivia. See below URL for more information. In the rural highlands of Bolivia, climate change is already having tangible impacts on people’s daily lives. The ability to read and adjust to natural patterns is key to livelihoods based in agriculture, and unpredictable weather events and rising temperatures are forcing communities to reevaluate their relationship with the land and what it can provide. Following a Democracy Center research trip to Norte Potosí, Bolivia, this short documentary Seeds of Resilience tells the first in a series of stories about Bolivian climate resilience strategies. Read more and watch the video “Semillas de Vida” – versión en español Chris McCullum-Gomez

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