“Nutrition at the Crossroads”

Thursday, April 19, 2012
(Approved for 5 CPE’s and 1 Hour Exhibits and 1 Hour Posters)

7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Registration/Exhibits/Posters
Banquet Lobby/Ambassadeur 135

7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Frontenac Room

8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Welcome
Ambassadeur 246
Donna Mehrle, MPH, RD, LD, MDA President

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Keynote Address: “Crossroads of Nutrition and Health and Well Being of the Workplace”
Ambassadeur 246
Marsha Flowers, MHS, RD, LD
Marsha will present a timely topic on connecting health and well being in the workplace. She will share the current state of employee wellness and the current crossroads. She will share personal experiences in working in large healthcare settings with contract food service companies on implementing employee wellness initiatives.
Suggested learning codes:
1120, 4000, 4060, 6000, 6020

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Food Defense in a Changing World
Ambassadeur 246
Jamie Stamey, MS, RD, LDN, CP-FS
The media brings food safety information and challenges to the consumer and to the food industry almost daily. Have you wondered how the area of food safety has developed and what the opportunities might be for the Nutrition professional? This session will be of interest to those both in clinical and management and it will investigate what it takes to be a food safety expert. It will highlight potential new employment opportunities and resources. For a fast paced, change of pace, enjoy a session brought to you by a food safety expert.
Suggested learning codes:
4040, 7060, 8018, 8040

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Break/Exhibits/Posters
Ambassadeur 135
Break Sponsored by Midwest Dairy Council

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Food Allergy and Intolerance Update
Ambassadeur 246
Ellen Karlin, MMSc, RD, LDN, FADA
The prevalence of food allergy and intolerance continues to increase, making
these disorders growing health problems. This session will help dietitians increase their knowledge and competency in the medical management of food allergy and food intolerance. Discover safe, healthy and delicious "allergy-friendly" options for your clients.
Suggested learning codes:
2000, 4000, 5000, 5110

12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch/Awards/Business Meeting
Clayton Room
Luncheon Sponsored by the Missouri Beef Industry Council

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Superfoods From Around the World (How to Motivate Clients to Eat These Foods)
Ambassadeur 246
Joel Weintraub
The world is a giant supermarket stocked with super foods that are not only pleasing to the palate but have also been known to improve our health. Take a tour through various countries as we explore the benefits of wild salmon in Alaska, bok choi in the Orient, curry in India and beans in Mexico. In addition to learning how to effortlessly add these super foods to your patients diet you will also discover behavior modification techniques to improve exercise and nutrition compliance.
Suggested learning codes:
2010, 2070, 2090, 4040

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Break/Exhibits/Posters
Ambassadeur 135
Break Sponsored by St. Louis District Dairy Council

3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Pharmoconutrition: Show Me the Data
Ambassadeur 246
Lyndsay J. Bowman, PharmD
Suggested learning codes:
2080, 2090, 2100, 3070, 5380, 5420

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Cocktail Reception/Networking/ Silent Auction
Frontenac Room
Break Sponsored by “Missouri Pork Association and Pork. Be Inspired”
2080, 2090, 2100, 3070, 5380, 5420