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FNS Release No. 0004.03

MEDIA ADVISORY

Jean Daniel (703) 305-2286

USDA Kicks off National Nutrition Education Conference “Nutrition Connections: People, Programs and Science”


WASHINGTON, February 21, 2003— Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman will be the keynote speaker at USDA’s first national nutrition education conference, “Nutrition Connections: People, Programs and Science.” The three-day event (February 24-26) is a forum for discussing and developing science-based, nutrition education initiatives aimed at promoting positive eating and health habits among those served by USDA’s nutrition assistance programs. The nation’s leading nutrition experts will address a multitude of nutrition-related health problems including obesity, overweight, and related public health concerns. Over 160 expert presentations on nutrition education, 36 exhibitors, and a Power Walk Tour of the National Zoo will highlight the event. 

WHAT: 

National Nutrition Education Conference; Connections: People, Programs and Science.

WHO: 

USDA Secretary Ann M. Veneman
USDA Under Secretary Eric M. Bost 
Conference Panelists

WHEN: 

Monday, February 24, 2003
Media Availability
3:00-3:30pm
Regency Ballroom—VIP Room
Eric M. Bost, Under Secretary, USDA Food, Nutrition and Consumer Service 
William Potapchuk, President, Community Building Institute
William Dietz, Director, Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Yvonne Bronner, Director of School of Public Health, Morgan State University

Tuesday, February 25, 2003 
Media Availability
10:00-10:30am
Regency Ballroom—VIP Room 
Eric M. Bost, Under Secretary, USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Penelope Royall, Acting Executive Director, The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports 
James O. Hill, Director, Center for Human Nutrition, Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, University of Colorado

Tuesday, February 25, 2003 
12:15pm-1:00pm 
Media Availability 
Power-Walk from Omni Hotel to the National Zoo
Eric M. Bost, Under Secretary, USDA Food and Nutrition Service

WHERE: 

Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 234-0700

HOW: 

Reporters in and around the Washington area are welcome to attend the conference. Media credentials are required. The conference agenda is available at: http://www.fns.usda.gov/oane/MENU/NNEC/NNEC.htm

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