Sneeze_l January 2017

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Fwd: New Workshop Summary: Food Literacy: How Do Communications and Marketing Impact Consumer Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior?
by Joanne P. IKEDA 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

It takes awhile to plow through this report, but the content is very engaging and stimulating. If you are interested in developing programs that are effective, this treatise is a "must." Start browsing and you will soon be tempted to slow down and consider what is being said. Joanne ikeda On Wed, Apr 27, 2016 at 6:06 AM, Health and Medicine Division (HMD) < HMDnews-list(a)nas.edu> wrote: > > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db1…> > New Publication Food Literacy: How Do Communications and Marketing Impact > Consumer Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior? Workshop Summary > > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db12…> > On September 3–4, 2015, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, > and Medicine’s Food and Nutrition Board convened a workshop in Washington, > DC, to discuss how communications and marketing impact consumer knowledge, > skills, and behavior around food, nutrition, and healthy eating. The > workshop was divided into three sessions, each with specific goals that > were developed by the planning committee. Session 1 described the current > state of the science concerning the role of consumer education, health > communications and marketing, commercial brand marketing, health literacy, > and other forms of communication in affecting consumer knowledge, skills, > and behavior with respect to food safety, nutrition, and other > health matters. Session 2 explored how scientific information is > communicated, including the credibility of the source and of the > communicator, the clarity and usability of the information, misconceptions/ > misinformation, and the impact of scientific communication on policy > makers and the role of policy as a macro-level channel of communication. > Session 3 explored the current state of the science concerning how food > literacy can be strengthened through communication tools and strategies. > *Tweet about it:* > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db12…> > New summary on #foodliteracy & how communications impact consumer > knowledge, skills, & behavior: http://ow.ly/4n4Mkl #NASEMfoodforum > Read the Report > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db1…> > > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db1…> > > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db12…> > > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db12…> > > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db12…> > > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db1…> > National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine > View this email in your browser > <http://us8.campaign-archive1.com/?u=ab74d126b7d2db12591de5c2c&id=3eef4813c9…> > Copyright © 2016 National Academy of Sciences, All rights reserved. > You are receiving this because you opted in to get emails from the Health > and Medicine Division. > > *Our mailing address is:* > National Academy of Sciences > 500 Fifth Street NW > Washington, DC 20001 > > Add us to your address book > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/vcard?u=ab74d126b7d2db12591de5…> > > > Visit us: http://nationalacademies.org/HMD > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ab74d126b7d2db12…> > > If you no longer want to receive emails from this list, update your > subscription preferences > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage.com/profile?u=ab74d126b7d2db12591d…> > . > If you no longer want to receive any email updates from the Health and > Medicine Division, unsubscribe > <http://nationalacademies.us8.list-manage1.com/unsubscribe?u=ab74d126b7d2db1…> > . > > > > -- *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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Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist position at Kansas State University
by Tandalayo Kidd 21 Jul '17

21 Jul '17

The College of Human Ecology, Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health and Kansas State University Research and Extension (KSRE) seek applications for an Assistant Professor and Adult and Aging Nutrition Extension Specialist. The position is a tenure-track, full-time, 12 month appointment. The successful candidate will provide statewide leadership for nutrition education programs focusing on normal nutrition, chronic disease prevention and management, and other special needs of adults and seniors. Review of applications begins March 18, 2016. For more information about this position, go to http://www.he.k-state.edu/employment/20160215-fndh-asst-prof.html -- Tandalayo Kidd, PhD, RD, LPN Associate Professor/Extension Specialist Kansas State University Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health 203 Justin Hall 1324 Lovers Lane Manhattan, KS 66506 Office: 785-532-0154 Fax: 785-532-1678 martan(a)k-state.edu www.ksre.ksu.edu/humannutrition

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Monsanto Sees Prolonged Delay on GMO Corn Permits in Mexico (St. Louis-Dispatch)
by Chris McCullum 31 Jan '17

31 Jan '17

FYI - Monsanto Sees Prolonged Delay on GMO Corn Permits in Mexico http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/monsanto-sees-prolonged-delay-on-gmo… [http://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/stltoday.com/content/tncms/asse…]<http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/monsanto-sees-prolonged-delay-on-gmo…> Monsanto sees prolonged delay on GMO corn permits in Mexico<http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/monsanto-sees-prolonged-delay-on-gmo…> www.stltoday.com Trump trade policies threaten to curtail U.S. exports of corn.

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Growing Agrihoods: The Next Frontier in Urban Revitalization (Civil Eats)
by Chris McCullum 31 Jan '17

31 Jan '17

fyi - Growing Agrihoods: The Next Frontier in Urban Revitalization http://civileats.com/2017/01/30/growing-agrihoods-the-next-frontier-in-urba… [http://civileats.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/170130-agrihoods-top.jpg]<http://civileats.com/2017/01/30/growing-agrihoods-the-next-frontier-in-urba…> Growing Agrihoods: The Next Frontier in Urban Revitalization | Civil Eats<http://civileats.com/2017/01/30/growing-agrihoods-the-next-frontier-in-urba…> civileats.com Whether in a booming city or one trying to rebuild, urban agrihoods provide much-needed food, employment, and green space to cities and residents.

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feedback on tools/measures
by Tracy Fox 30 Jan '17

30 Jan '17

Hi there - if you have knowledge and/or experience with any of the following “measures” or tools, can you please reply to me (please do not reply-all). I'm primarily interested in gaining any insights about the programs/tools listed below; any experience you have with them or specific references/links to particular tools would be most helpful. I also have two specific questions: (1) does the "My Plate test" refer to the online quizzes that are now available? Anyone know of another "My Plate test"? and (2) is there anyone that has used Kids in the Kitchen evaluation? Any information about this program would be helpful! I am looking for tools that can be used to measure student’s making positive changes in their meal selections as a result of the updated school meal standards. Program/Tools MyPlate test Kids in the Kitchen curriculum Student Nutrition Knowledge and Attitude Questionnaire Pick a Better Snack evaluation survey Eat Well Survey Fresh from the Farm Student Survey Student questionnaire, 4-5th graders Food Preference Survey, 4th-5th graders Thanks tons!! Tracy Fox, MPH, RD President, Food, Nutrition & Policy Consultants, LLC Culver, IN tracy(a)foodnutritionpolicy.com foodnutritionpolicy.com @TracyFoxRD cell: 301-922-3570

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please unsubscribe me, thanks!
by Abbie Gellman 30 Jan '17

30 Jan '17

-- Abbie Gellman, MS RD CDN www.culinarynutritioncuisine.com @CNC_Abbie

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Lap band surgery called “safe” and “effective” for very obese adolescents, ignoring those who dropped out of study
by Joanne P. IKEDA 30 Jan '17

30 Jan '17

* I think this is an important review of this research with adolescents...Joanne, * *[image: HealthNewsReview.org] [image: HealthNewsReview.org] * January 24, 2017 Read Original Release <http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/667922/?sc=mwhn> Lap band surgery called “safe” and “effective” for very obese adolescents, ignoring those who dropped out of study <http://www.healthnewsreview.org/news-release-review/lap-band-surgery-called…> <http://www.healthnewsreview.org/news-release-review/lap-band-surgery-called…> <http://www.healthnewsreview.org/news-release-review/lap-band-surgery-called…> <http://www.healthnewsreview.org/news-release-review/lap-band-surgery-called…> <http://www.healthnewsreview.org/news-release-review/lap-band-surgery-called…> [image: 3 Star] Categories University news release <http://www.healthnewsreview.org/news-release-review-categories/university-n…> Tags gastric banding <http://www.healthnewsreview.org/news-release-review-tags/gastric-banding/>, lap band surgery <http://www.healthnewsreview.org/news-release-review-tags/lap-band-surgery/>, University of Adelaide <http://www.healthnewsreview.org/news-release-review-tags/university-of-adel…> [image: University of Adelaide] Lap Band Surgery Benefits Very Obese Adolescents <http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/667922/?sc=mwhn> Our Review Summary <http://www.healthnewsreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/GettyImages-9542…> This news release summarizes an Australian study <http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11695-017-2544-6> of the effect of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding surgery (placing an adjustable silicone band around the top part of the stomach) on 21 severely obese adolescents. The release states that two-thirds of the teens lost significant amounts of weight for up to five years and further describes the procedure as “a first option” to manage obesity during adolescence. Researchers quoted in the text repeatedly and appropriately cautioned that the procedure “is not for everyone” and requires careful management, but the release remained determinedly cheery about the outcome. Importantly, it also failed to acknowledge the small sample size in this study and the lack of a control group*,* as well as the health complications that stymied a few of the participants. Also ignored was that one-third of the 21 participants either failed to lose weight or began to regain it over the course of the study. Lap band surgery for severely obese teens is clearly no panacea. Why This Matters Obesity is a major health problem the world over, with nearly 14% of American teens identified as obese (2015 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System). Obesity brings with it significant physical and psychological problems, with teenagers extremely susceptible to the latter and looking for solutions that do not require behavior change. Any text advising a surgical solution for a non-surgical problem in adolescents must be grounded in sufficient data and, with even that caveat fulfilled, must be cautiously worded to make it clear that most overweight teens would be inappropriate candidates for the procedure. This release fails the first test and does not seem sufficiently worried about the second. Criteria Does the news release adequately discuss the costs of the intervention? <http://www.healthnewsreview.org/about-us/review-criteria/criterion-1/> Not Satisfactory The cost of this surgical procedure is missing in action in this release. This is a problem, because costs in the US <http://www.obesitycoverage.com/insurance-and-costs/how-much/average-lap-ban…>, as of 2015, average more than $14,000. Does the news release adequately quantify the benefits of the treatment/test/product/procedure? <http://www.healthnewsreview.org/about-us/review-criteria/criterion-2/> Satisfactory We give this a tepid “satisfactory.” The release specifies the range of BMI loss for individuals in the study but never gets around to explaining what BMI is or how a reader should interpret the numbers. As discussed in more detail in the Evidence section below, the release doesn’t share that a third of patient volunteers had the laparoscopic bands removed due to no change in weight loss or regained weight. Does the news release adequately explain/quantify the harms of the intervention? <http://www.healthnewsreview.org/about-us/review-criteria/criterion-3/> Not Satisfactory Although the study on which this release was based did reference “minor complications” and symptoms that required removal of the bands among some participants, the release ignores this information. Does the news release seem to grasp the quality of the evidence? <http://www.healthnewsreview.org/about-us/review-criteria/criterion-4/> Not Satisfactory The release misleads readers a bit here. It identifies a sample size of 21 teenagers in the study. That is an accurate count of individuals at the very beginning of the study. But the research report then notes that the all-important follow up data, on which the analysis was based, were ultimately available for only 16 of those individuals. And it also specifies that, in seven cases, the laparoscopic bands were removed at some point in the follow up period because individuals either failed to lose weight or began to regain weight. This suggests that the procedure did not work for at least a third of that already small group of 21. The release also mentions that adolescents with depression were excluded from the study but we’re not told how often those exclusions occurred. Does the news release commit disease-mongering? <http://www.healthnewsreview.org/about-us/review-criteria/criterion-5/> Satisfactory The text makes clear that this strategy would be relevant only for severely obese teenagers and then goes on to define that term. But the definition (body mass index over 40/kg/m2 or over 35 kg/m2) will be difficult for the average reader to understand. Does the news release identify funding sources & disclose conflicts of interest? <http://www.healthnewsreview.org/about-us/review-criteria/criterion-6/> Not Satisfactory Funders are not mentioned in the release although that information is provided in the text of the journal article. The study coauthors all claim no conflicts of interest, but that information is not provided either. Does the news release compare the new approach with existing alternatives? <http://www.healthnewsreview.org/about-us/review-criteria/criterion-7/> Not Satisfactory The release states through a quote from the lead author of the study that the lap band procedure “is a good result when compared to BMI reduction using the few medications available or lifestyle measures,” but offers no actual comparisons with any non-surgical approaches to weight loss. Does the news release establish the availability of the treatment/test/product/procedure? <http://www.healthnewsreview.org/about-us/review-criteria/criterion-8/> Satisfactory It is clear that lap bands are now in use. The question posed here is whether they would be appropriate for seriously obese teenagers. Does the news release establish the true novelty of the approach? <http://www.healthnewsreview.org/about-us/review-criteria/criterion-9/> Satisfactory The release makes it clear that this study’s novel contribution is its effort to gather date from “lap-banded” patients over longer periods of time than did previous studies. Does the news release include unjustifiable, sensational language, including in the quotes of researchers? <http://www.healthnewsreview.org/about-us/review-criteria/> Satisfactory The researchers use terms such as “safe” and “effective” to describe the outcome of the banding process. This was apparently not true for at least a third of the sample. Sources in the release do emphasize the use of lap bands as a temporary option for teens, an important point. Total Score: 5 of 10 Satisfactory -- *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: Alternative Farming on the Rise in Besieged Gaza
by Chris McCullum 30 Jan '17

30 Jan '17

FYI - Alternative Farming on the Rise in Besieged Gaza http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2017/01/alternative-farming-rise-… [http://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/Images/2017/1/20/8a26239195b14462b1abd1e1a…]<http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2017/01/alternative-farming-rise-…> Alternative farming on the rise in besieged Gaza<http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2017/01/alternative-farming-rise-…> www.aljazeera.com As fertile land shrinks and water crisis deepens, Palestinians are searching for different ways to feed their families.

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HOW DOES YOUR LOCAL FOOD GROW? - Wayne Roberts
by Fern Estrow 29 Jan '17

29 Jan '17

This is another excellent resource that addresses the differences between “one-way and linear supply chain thinking” and “civic food webs”, and includes cases and actions that support the latter. It is applicable to all countries although many (not all) examples are Canadian. Thank-you Wayne Roberts. HOW DOES YOUR LOCAL FOOD GROW? by Wayne Roberts Download Medium on the App Store or Play Store Fern Gale Estrow, MS, RDN, CDN FGE Food & Nutrition Team Consulting 200 West 18th Street, Suite 5G New York, New York 10011 212-691-5164 Festrow(a)FgeTeam.com @fge2

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Free webinar Feb 23, Why and How to Get your Paper Noticed
by Chapman-Novakofski, Karen Marie 29 Jan '17

29 Jan '17

SNEB and JNEB are offering a free webinar on Thursday February 23, 11-12 Eastern time. Why and How to Get Your Paper Noticed. Speakers: Karen Chapman-Novakofski, PhD, RDN, Professor, University of Illinois and Editor in Chief, Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior George Woodward, Senior Publisher, Health & Medical Sciences, STM Journals, Elsevier Participants will 1. Obtain tips on increasing awareness of their research among science and lay audiences. 2. Understand how to use social media for promotion and tenure or career development. 3. Recognize Elsevier, JNEB and their university's press release procedures. Register here: https://www.sneb.org/events/2017/02/23/upcoming-webinar/jneb-webinar-why-an…

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