Sneeze_l February 2018

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University of AR Extension Nutrition Faculty Position in Little Rock
by Rosemary Rodibaugh 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

Hi All: The University of Arkansas Division of Ag - Cooperative Extension Service is searching for an Assistant/Associate Professor - Nutrition Specialist to provide leadership to SNAP-Ed and General Nutrition Programs. This position is located at the state Extension headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information see attachment or https://jobs.uaex.edu/. Rosemary Rodibaugh, PhD, RD, LD Associate Department Head, FCS Professor - Nutrition University of AR Division of Agriculture 2301 S. University Ave. Little Rock, AR 72204 Phone: 501-671-2111 Fax: 501-671-2294 Email: rrodibaugh(a)uaex.edu<mailto:rrodibaugh@uaex.edu> [mission signature]

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Nutrition Position (TT/Tenured) at Ball State University
by Friesen, Carol 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

Dear Colleagues, It is an exciting time at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana! In mid-September we held the groundbreaking ceremony for the new home of the new Department of Nutrition and Health Science in the new College of Health (see pictures below)! In addition to housing our faculty offices (5th floor), this incredible (green) building will include state of the art community clinics (where our students will practice interprofessional education with others in the College - including Nursing, Speech/Audiology, Counseling Psychology, and Kinesiology). [Image result for ball state college of health][Related image] Our unit - The Department of Nutrition and Health Science - was formed last year when Nutrition and Dietetics (undergraduate program with 125+ majors; MA/MS with 66 majors) merged with faculty/programs in Health Science. We are searching for a new nutrition colleague with medical nutrition therapy expertise who can help us move toward the future! This faculty position (tenure-track) can be filled by a new professional or a seasoned individual who could begin at the rank of Associate or even Full Professor. Apply online at https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/10713. We hope you will consider applying for our position.....and we encourage you to share this information with others who are looking for an exciting challenge. Come grow with us!! Sincerely, Carol Carol A. Friesen, PhD, RDN, CD Professor of Nutrition and Graduate Program Director Department of Nutrition and Health Science CL 326G Ball State University Muncie, IN 47306 765/285-5925 765/285-5961 (main office) 765/285-3210 (fax) cfriesen(a)bsu.edu<mailto:cfriesen@bsu.edu>

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Newest data shows childhood obesity continues to increase
by Hugh Joseph 02 Mar '18

02 Mar '18

Despite reports in recent years suggesting childhood obesity could be reaching a plateau in some groups, the big picture on obesity rates for children ages 2 to 19 remains unfavorable. https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-02/dumc-nds022318.php

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New Online Training on PSE Approaches for EFNEP from Cornell
by Jamie S. Dollahite 28 Feb '18

28 Feb '18

Dear Colleagues: My apologies if you are receiving this more than once; we want to make sure that everyone has a chance to see it. As you may recall, one of the objectives of USDA's NE-RNECE (Northeast Regional Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Center of Excellence) was to develop a nationwide training on PSEs. The result is an asynchronous six module online course, Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice: An Introduction to Policy, Systems, and Environmental Approaches to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity. Cornell University has led this effort in collaboration with a nationwide team of EFNEP and SNAP-Ed professionals. Module 1 was launched in late December. The goal is to launch Modules 2-6 by April. Learners may enroll at any time. Those who enroll now will have immediate access when new modules are available. The full series costs $100/person for EFNEP and SNAP-Ed professionals; $120/person for all others. An additional discount is available for 40+ people enrolled as a group. The online training is for anyone new to PSEs and/or who is interested in improving their knowledge and skills, including supervisors of staff using PSEs. The training is designed to meet the needs of nutrition education and obesity prevention professionals - including those in EFNEP, SNAP-Ed, and public health - working collaboratively to impact local communities. It is also useful for community partners who are interested in being trained in this approach. The attached flyer provides additional information and can be shared with others. Those interested in enrolling now can go to www.ecornell.com/pse<http://www.ecornell.com/pse>. I look forward to seeing you at SNEB this summer. In the meantime, I'd welcome a quick phone call to discuss the training and answer any questions you have. Sincerely, Jamie Jamie Dollahite, PhD Professor and Director Northeast Regional Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Center of Excellence Food and Nutrition Education in Communities Division of Nutritional Sciences 408 Savage Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 P: 607-255-7715 http://fnec.cornell.edu [image009] [image008]

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Join us for an Upcoming SNEB Webinar: Extension Opportunities in Food Access & Equity, Two Part Series
by Kayla Jenkins 28 Feb '18

28 Feb '18

<https://www.sneb.org/events/2018/03/07/upcoming-webinar/extension-opportuni ties-in-food-access-equity-two-part-series/> This is a Two Part series. Part One is available online now. <https://vimeo.com/255729028> View Recording Extension Opportunities in Food Access & Equity, Two Part Series Wednesday, March 7 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern | Register <https://www.sneb.org/events/2018/03/07/upcoming-webinar/extension-opportuni ties-in-food-access-equity-two-part-series/> Speakers: Dan Remley, MSPH, PhD, The Ohio State University Extension; Amber Canto, MPH, RDN, University of Wisconsin-Extension & Alexandra Bush-Kaufman, MPH, RDN, CD, Washington State University-Extension Food access and equity are increasingly relevant when nutrition professionals consider improving the quality of people's diets. Many nutrition educators in Extension work within two of the USDA low-income nutrition education and obesity prevention programs, SNAP-Ed and EFNEP. The role of the built environment in the diets of Americans is more understood, and it is widely accepted that the places where people live, learn, work, play, and shop affect their food and physical activity behaviors. It is essential that participants of SNAP-Ed and EFNEP have access to nutritious foods so that direct education efforts by Extension educators are successful in improving health behaviors. The food pantry is a common setting for direct education interventions and is growing as a place for policy, systems, and environmental change. Environmental interventions within the food pantry setting improve healthy food access and equity to low-income clients that are served by SNAP-Ed and EFNEP through Extension programming. As such, the role of Extension educators has widened in the types of technical assistance and support Extension educators now provide to food pantry agencies and their clients. Learning Objectives 1. Gain knowledge and describe the differing roles Extension educators may play in partnerships with food pantries 2. Compare the cost effectiveness of different food pantry based interventions related to educator time 3. Describe typical needs within a food pantry agency and identify methods of successful communication for healthy food equity messages 4. Compare Extension based food pantry, environmental interventions and their related evaluation models _____ Dan Remley, MSPH, PhD, The Ohio State University Extension Dr. Remley holds a BA in Zoology from Miami University, Masters of Science in Public Health from UAB and PhD in Nutritional Sciences from University of Kentucky. Dr. Remley worked as a Nutrition Specialist for the University of Missouri Extension for 3 years and as a Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educator for Ohio State University Extension in Butler County for 10 years. Since 2012, Dr. Remley has served as an Assistant Professor and Field Specialist for The Ohio State University Extension and is headquartered at OSU South Centers in Piketon, Ohio. Amber Canto, MPH, RDN, University of Wisconsin-Extension Amber Canto, MPH, RDN received her dietetics degree from the University of WI-Madison, and completed her master's degree in public health nutrition with a global health emphasis with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health. Amber has worked as a nutrition consultant with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in the Dominican Republic where she coordinated infant and young child feeding interventions on the Haitian-Dominican border. She previously held the position as Poverty and Food Security Specialist with University of Wisconsin-Extension where she addressed food systems and food security, poverty awareness and education, and nutrition education with low-income audiences. She currently serves as the State Coordinator of FoodWIse at the University of WI-Extension. Alexandra Bush-Kaufman, MPH, RDN, CD, Washington State University-Extension Alexandra earned her BS in Dietetics and Human Nutrition from Southeast Missouri State University and her Masters in Public Health Nutrition from University of Washington-Seattle. She is a Registered Dietitian and Certified in the State of Washington. Alexandra began working for Washington State University Extension in 2014 while completing her Masters. She has served as a program and research coordinator for an AFRI-grant, the Washington State SNAP-Ed and EFNEP programs, and as a research coordinator for RNECE-W. _____ Webinar sponsored by the FNEE Division. Cost: SNEB Members attend webinars free as a benefit of membership. Non-member cost is $25. Kayla Jenkins Communications Coordinator Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior 317-328-4627 ext. 143 | <http://www.sneb.org/> www.sneb.org | <http://www.jneb.org/> www.jneb.org

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Bloomberg: These Are the World's Greenest Cities
by Chris McCullum 28 Feb '18

28 Feb '18

FYI - https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2018-renewable-cities/?utm_source=EHN&ut… [https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2018-renewable-cities/img/2018-renewable…]<https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2018-renewable-cities/?utm_source=EHN&ut…> These Are The World's Greenest Cities<https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2018-renewable-cities/?utm_source=EHN&ut…> www.bloomberg.com Burlington, Vermont, says it's the first U.S. city to use 100 percent renewable power, but more are following.

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As biodiversity declines, so does public attention
by Chris McCullum 28 Feb '18

28 Feb '18

As biodiversity declines, do does public attention http://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2018/02/biodiversity-ignored-by-press/ [http://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/distracted3.…]<http://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2018/02/biodiversity-ignored-by-press/> As biodiversity declines, so does public attention<http://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2018/02/biodiversity-ignored-by-press/> www.anthropocenemagazine.org There are two environmental crises right now: climate change and biodiversity loss. Why are people, particularly journalists, only paying attention to one of them?

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Hunger and Poverty in the African-American Community
by Chris McCullum 28 Feb '18

28 Feb '18

fyi - http://www.bread.org/library/hunger-poverty-african-american-community-febr… [http://www.bread.org/sites/default/files/girls-at-market-joe-molieri-875.jpg]<http://www.bread.org/library/hunger-poverty-african-american-community-febr…> Hunger and Poverty in the African-American Community<http://www.bread.org/library/hunger-poverty-african-american-community-febr…> www.bread.org While hunger declined from 2017 for the general U.S. population, African Americans experienced a one percent increase, an increase of 153,000 African American households.

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A GMO Corn and Its Non-GMO Parent Are Not Substantially Equivalent
by Chris McCullum 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

FYI - A GMO Corn and Its Non-GMO Parent Are Not Substantially Equivalent https://www.gmoscience.org/gmo-corn-non-gmo-parent-not-substantially-equiva… [https://www.gmoscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/In_the_corn_field.jpg]<https://www.gmoscience.org/gmo-corn-non-gmo-parent-not-substantially-equiva…> A GMO Corn and Its Non-GMO Parent Are Not Substantially Equivalent - GMO Science<https://www.gmoscience.org/gmo-corn-non-gmo-parent-not-substantially-equiva…> www.gmoscience.org Findings question industry and regulatory position of substantial equivalence of GM crops and may have safety implications

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Poland plans to cut GMOs in animal feed
by Chris McCullum 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

FYI - Poland plans to cut GMOs in animal feed http://www.thenews.pl/1/12/Artykul/350711,Poland-plans-to-cut-GMOs-in-anima… [http://www.thenews.pl/937713e5-15a8-4542-b995-ce0ff53e3f9e.file]<http://www.thenews.pl/1/12/Artykul/350711,Poland-plans-to-cut-GMOs-in-anima…> Poland plans to cut GMOs in animal feed<http://www.thenews.pl/1/12/Artykul/350711,Poland-plans-to-cut-GMOs-in-anima…> www.thenews.pl The Polish agriculture ministry is working on a bill to reduce genetically modified soy in livestock feed.

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