Sneeze_l June 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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FW: Call for Contributors: Malnutrition Care for Older Adults Across Care Settings
by Kelly Morrison 30 Jun '17

30 Jun '17

FYI – In case some of you may have interest in the below. SNEB is a member of the alliance that shared this notification, Defeat Malnutrition Today. Kelly A. Morrison, RD, CSG, LDN 160 Shore Avenue Groton, CT 06340 H 860-333-6956 M 215-512-7879 phillyrd(a)verizon.net <mailto:phillyrd@verizon.net> From: defeatmalnutritiontoday(a)googlegroups.com [mailto:defeatmalnutritiontoday@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Meredith Ponder Whitmire Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 10:17 AM To: defeatmalnutritiontoday(a)googlegroups.com Subject: Call for Contributors: Malnutrition Care for Older Adults Across Care Settings Hello all! Please find attached a call for authors for peer-reviewed papers on the topic of Malnutrition in Older Adults Across the Spectrum of Care. Guidelines for articles are also attached. The deadline for authors to submit an initial email with a draft outline/proposal is August 7, 2017. Please email hadpg(a)quidnunc.net <mailto:hadpg@quidnunc.net> if you have any questions! Best, Meredith Meredith Ponder Whitmire Policy Director Defeat Malnutrition Today 1612 K St. NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20006 202-789-0470 mponder(a)matzblancato.com <mailto:mponder@matzblancato.com> www.defeatmalnutrition.today <http://www.defeatmalnutrition.today/> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "DefeatMalnutrition.Today" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to defeatmalnutritiontoday+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com <mailto:defeatmalnutritiontoday+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com> . To post to this group, send email to defeatmalnutritiontoday(a)googlegroups.com <mailto:defeatmalnutritiontoday@googlegroups.com> . To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/defeatmalnutritiontoday/6822558AD362D34FA… <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/defeatmalnutritiontoday/6822558AD362D34FA…> . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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Food Navigator: MEPs water down rules on junk food advertising to kids
by Chris McCullum 30 Jun '17

30 Jun '17

FYI - MEPs water down rules on junk food advertising to kids http://www.foodnavigator.com/Policy/MEPs-water-down-rules-on-junk-food-adve… [http://www.foodnavigator.com/var/plain_site/storage/images/publications/foo…]<http://www.foodnavigator.com/Policy/MEPs-water-down-rules-on-junk-food-adve…> MEPs water down rules on junk food advertising to kids<http://www.foodnavigator.com/Policy/MEPs-water-down-rules-on-junk-food-adve…> www.foodnavigator.com The latest draft of the audiovisual media services directive (AVMSD), proposed by the European Parliament’s culture and education committee (CULT), is “full of ...

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Monsanto, seed-corn companies continue use of contractors despite allegations of migrant labor abuses
by Chris McCullum 30 Jun '17

30 Jun '17

Monsanto, seed-corn companies continue use of contractors despite allegations of migrant labor abuses http://investigatemidwest.org/2017/06/28/monsanto-seed-corn-companies-conti… [http://investigatemidwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/detassel-003-1.jpg]<http://investigatemidwest.org/2017/06/28/monsanto-seed-corn-companies-conti…> Monsanto, seed-corn companies continue use of contractors despite allegations of migrant labor abuses<http://investigatemidwest.org/2017/06/28/monsanto-seed-corn-companies-conti…> investigatemidwest.org A two-year investigation by the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting found repeated allegations of labor violations over the past decade against Monsanto, its counterpart in GMO corn production, DuPont Pioneer, other seed companies, and the companies’ contractors. A review of federal documents, lawsuits and Monsanto records – and interviews with advocates and experts – shows repeated allegations of broken recruiting promises, minimum-wage violations, improperly withheld pay and substandard living conditions in seed-corn production of Monsanto and Pioneer.

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Bloomberg Markets: Syngenta Loses $218 Million Verdict in First GMO Trial Test
by Chris McCullum 29 Jun '17

29 Jun '17

FYI - Syngenta Loses $218 Million Verdict in First GMO Trial Test https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-23/syngenta-ordered-by-jury… [https://assets.bwbx.io/s3/javelin/public/javelin/images/social-markets-3d32…]<https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-23/syngenta-ordered-by-jury…> Syngenta Loses $218 Million Verdict in First GMO Trial ...<https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-23/syngenta-ordered-by-jury…> www.bloomberg.com Syngenta AG was ordered to pay $217.7 million to a group of Kansas farmers who claimed the company carelessly marketed its genetically modified corn seed ...

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Cooking Matters National Coordinator Position with Share Our Strength
by Leigh Ann Hall, MPH, RD 28 Jun '17

28 Jun '17

I've pasted the description below, but want to highlight that instructions to apply are specific and noted on the web page: Please share with those you think might be interested! https://strength-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.j… National Program Coordinator, Nutrition Education (Cooking Matters) Job Description No child should grow up hungry in America. Since 1984, Share Our Strength® has led the fight against hunger and poverty by inspiring and organizing individuals and businesses to share their strengths. Share Our Strength, a national nonprofit, is ending childhood hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need. By connecting kids in need with nutritious food and teaching their families how to cook healthy, affordable meals, the No Kid Hungry Campaign surrounds children in this nation with healthy food where they live, learn and play. The Coordinator will work in coordination with the Manager for Program Operations and Analytics and other members of the team to support training, technical assistance, communication and reporting systems used by our Cooking Matters partners and the education team. The coordinator will also support the maintenance of our Cooking Matters AmeriCorps program and national nutrition education team. Partner Support and Resource Management - Provide technical assistance and responses to program inquiries from current and prospective partners and stakeholders - Maintain and update our training, fulfillment and resource platforms to reflect changes in users, updates to trainings and resource materials - Manage the procurement of program materials for education partners. Communications - Coordinate communications to partner network, including announcements, requests for information, and new funding or program opportunities - Manage Cooking Matters partner technical assistance and support channels leading the development and coordination of communications to partners. - Support full-team projects including development and production of internal and external communications related to nutrition education work and partner network activities such as, internal briefings, monthly corporate updates, national reporting to funders, external communications or messaging documents. Reporting & Compliance - Support accurate and timely submission of data/metrics and information from our network of partners - Support compliance protocols set forth by the Corporation for National and Community Service for managing the Cooking Matters AmeriCorps National Direct program – enrolling/exiting members, paperwork, updating processes documents. Administrative - Process check requests and work closely with the Finance and Development teams to assure proper coding and filing. - Provide administrative support for the team. This may include scheduling meetings and calls, expense reporting, arranging travel, and coordinating the execution of contracts and payment of invoices. - Performing other duties as assigned. Required Skills - Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, community development, public service or a related discipline preferred and one or more years of related experience required. - Excellent oral and written communications skills required. - Ability to work at a fast pace with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. - Ability to handle multiple activities, events and projects simultaneously. - Short and long-range planning and follow-through skills required. - Ability to work with diverse populations and tailor strategies to meet their needs most effectively. - Proficient computer skills, including the operation of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. - Available for occasional travel and work on nights and weekends - A strong desire to contribute to Share Our Strength’s mission Job Location Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesPosition Type Full-Time/Regular -- Leigh Ann Edwards Hall, MPH, RDN, LDN

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SNAP-Ed job opportunity in Virginia
by Pudney, Ellen 28 Jun '17

28 Jun '17

Hi all, Passing along this SNAP-Ed job opportunity through Virginia Cooperative Extension. Feel free to contact me if you have questions. https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/77242 Sincerely, Ellen Ellen Pudney, MS, RDN FCS SNAP-Ed Agent Family Nutrition Program Virginia Cooperative Extension Virginia Beach Office: (757) 385-8154 Northampton Office: (757) 678-7946 Ext. 15 Fax: (757) 385-5684 Serving Northampton, Accomack, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth [ESMM email tag 2017 (002)]

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DINE: To fight desertification we need to drive diversity on farms and plates
by Chris McCullum 27 Jun '17

27 Jun '17

To fight desertification we need to drive diversity on farms and plates http://news.trust.org/item/20170620141701-3kl5n/ [http://d2sh4fq2xsdeg9.cloudfront.net/contentAsset/image/4957c918-c86d-49cc-…]<http://news.trust.org/item/20170620141701-3kl5n/> To fight desertification we need to drive diversity on ...<http://news.trust.org/item/20170620141701-3kl5n/> news.trust.org On this year’s international day to combat desertification, the United Nations urged for more investment in making land more productive to give “a ...

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Thomson Reuters Foundation: Global sea level rise accelerates since 1990, study shows
by Chris McCullum 27 Jun '17

27 Jun '17

FYI - Global sea level rise accelerates since 1990, study shows http://news.trust.org/item/20170626150440-7131v/ [http://d2sh4fq2xsdeg9.cloudfront.net/contentAsset/image/1dd934a4-26c4-4a87-…]<http://news.trust.org/item/20170626150440-7131v/> Global sea level rise accelerates since 1990, study shows<http://news.trust.org/item/20170626150440-7131v/> news.trust.org Until now scientists have found it hard to detect whether the rate has picked up, is flat or has fallen since 1990

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