The Appalachian State University’s Department of Nutrition and Health Care Management will host its third annual Nutrition Summit on Friday, April 4, at Levine Hall in Boone with presentations from recognized nutrition experts and research findings related to advances in nutrition and foods.
“The Nutrition Summit is a great way to learn about the depth and breadth of nutrition research being conducted and learn more from nutrition experts about topics impacting our communities,” said Dr. Danielle Nunnery, an App State Nutrition faculty member and Registered Dietitian.
“This year, our panel discussion features recognized experts related to 'Food is Medicine' programs in North Carolina, and we will also have a number of App State faculty and students sharing research findings on topics ranging from food insecurity to the effect of bioactive supplements on physical performance and health."
The free event is open to the public; advance event registration is required by Monday, March 24.
(Caption: Research presentations are offered during the summit and often feature findings from App State students and faculty/staff and affiliated community members. In this image, a researcher shares their findings with someone.
Nutrition Panel Discussion: “Advancing Food is Medicine in North Carolina: Strategies, Innovations and Impact”
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Leon Levine Hall (1179 State Farm Rd., Boone) in Dickson Lecture Hall 103
The nutrition summit will feature a moderated panel and Q&A related to "Advancing Food is Medicine in North Carolina: Strategies, Innovations, and Impact" featuring recognized nutrition experts from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Moderator: Merry Davis, Director of Healthy Food, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina Foundation
Panelists:
Alice Ammerman, DrPH, Mildred Kaufman Distinguished Professor in the UNC-CH Gillings School of Global Public Health Department of Nutrition and Director for the Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention will present on the Good Bowls program
Sonya Jones: PhD, Public Health Strategist for Healthy Living from the Henderson County Department of Public Health, will present on Project Caja Solidaria
Maura McClain, MS, RDN, LDN, Chief Health Officer of Hunger and Health Coalition of Boone will present on the non-profit’s current initiatives and outreach
Research Poster Session and Reception
Research presentations are often from representatives of App State-related programs, departments and community partners. Past presenters have included faculty and students from Nutrition as well as other departments in Beaver College of Health Sciences (Communications Sciences and Disorders, Public Health and Exercise Science, and Social Work).
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Levine Hall Lewis Atrium
Approval Pending from CDR for 2 CPEUs.
For additional event information:
Dr. Brook Harmon harmonbe1@appstate.edu
Dr. Danielle Nunnery nunnerydl@appstate.edu
