Nutrition Symposium Brochure

· Examine research and programs in all areas of community nutrition, physical activity and food safety related to improving the health and well-being of Maine people and reducing the incidence of obesity.

· Highlight innovative work that will help Maine lead the way towards promotion of lifestyles to improve wellness and reduce the risk of chronic disease.

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Nutrition, Food and Physical Activity Symposium is designed to provide a staff development opportunity for professional colleagues within the public health sector. Those who work in the general field of nutrition, health, and wellness will find this to be an event to help you better serve your target audience.

A campus map and parking permit will be sent to you upon receipt of your registration.

Amy Bouchard, MS, RD, LD, Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine

10:30 Evaluation of Nutritional Risk in Maine’s Senior Population Related to Whole Grain Intake

11:05 Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Response to Supplementation with 800 IU Vitamin D in Premenopausal Women

Ann-Marie Davee, MS, RD, LD, Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine

2:10 Maine’s Physical Activity & Nutrition Plan 2005 – 2010: Update 2008

2:45 The Difference Between Physical Activity & Nutrition Attitudes & Behaviors in High School Students

Changing Lives…Step by Step
Sharon Hathaway, LD, Amanda Pinard & Meghan Berube, Leavitt Area High School

Increasing Participation in Maine School Breakfast Programs
Catherine Hoffmann MS, RD & Sarah Platt, RD
Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council

Kids Can Grow: A Youth Gardening Program Model
Frank Wertheim, MS, UMaine Extension

Making a Difference – Eat Well Nutrition Education Program
Kate Yerxa, MS, RD, Wanda Lincoln, & Debra J. Eckart, MEd, CRPP
UMaine Extension

Moving Matters at TOPS in Cumberland County
Kathy Savoie, MS, RD, UMaine Extension

Promoting Vegetable Consumption: Lessons Learned from WIC Moms and Counselors
Matthew L’Italien, MS, RD, LD & Jigna Dharod, PhD,
Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine

3-A-Day Dairy Promotion Activities
Heather Henry, MEd, Angela Foggia & Janice Rice,
School Union 106

Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Makes a Difference!
Karen Gallagher, MS, RD, LD Maine WIC Program, Michelle Knowles, MCH Epidemiology Intern, Erika Lichter, Sc.D., USM Maine CDC

Kate Yerxa, MS, RD, UMaine Extension, Caitlin Henrikson & Adrienne White, PhD, RD, Dept. of Food Science and Human Nutrition, UMaine, Ramona Edwards, Bangor WIC Nutrition Program

Nutrition, Food and Physical Activity Symposium Registration

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Send registration and payment by April 30, 2008 to:

            Nannette Marcinkowski
            5717 Corbett Hall, Room 310
            University of Maine
            Orono, ME 04469-5717

Please make checks payable to:
University of Maine Cooperative Extension

Conference registration fee is $25.00
Fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, and conference materials. Space is limited.

Sorry, no refunds after April 30, 2008

If you are a person with a disability and will need any accommodations to participate in this program, please call Kathy Savoie at 1-800-287-1471 to discuss your needs. Please contact us at least 15 days prior to this event to assure fullest possible attention to your needs.

A limited number of partial student scholarships are available. Please contact Kathy Savoie at 1-207-780-4205 or ksavoie@umext.maine.edu

Certificates of Attendance will be provided.

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Nutrition, Food and Physical Activity Symposium

May 14, 2008

8:30 - 3:30

Donald P. Corbett Business Building, University of Maine, Orono