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Plant-Based Options for School Lunch
Students are becoming more interested in vegetarian foods.
You’re invited to this free continuing education dinner program during the School Nutrition Association’s (SNA) Annual National Conference.
Healthful vegetarian foods and beverages can improve dietary patterns and impart long-term protective health benefits, such as lower risk for heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, and obesity. This program will review vegetarian nutrition for children and show you how to add healthful vegetarian options to your school’s lunch line.
Benefits to You and Your Practice
- Understand federal policies that affect child health
- Learn current evidence on acceptability of vegetarian menu items in school
- Get practical strategies for introducing plant-based menu items in your cafeteria
- Enjoy a delicious dinner and earn continuing education credits at no cost
| Date |
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 |
| Location |
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Surf ABC - Level 2
South Convention Center
3950 Las Vegas Blvd., S.
Las Vegas, NV 89119 |
Program
Schedule |
5:30 p.m. Registration
6 to 6:45 p.m. Child Health and Federal Food Policy by Neal Barnard, M.D.
6:45 to 7:30 p.m. Practical Strategies for Implementing Plant-Based Menu Items by Kathryn Strong, M.S., R.D., L.D. |
This activity is sponsored by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). The program has received 1.5 CEUs for members of SNA.
There is no fee to attend this program, but space is limited. Register online by June 26! For questions, call the event hotline at 202-686-2210, ext. 308.
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