2012 Theme“Get Your Plate in Shape”

Learn how experts are helping their community and nation get their plate in shape and the role dietitians can play in that movement. Enjoy an assortment of hors d’oeuvres and wines as you catch up with old friends, meet new colleagues, pick up helpful resources, and enjoy the art featured in the Iona House gallery. One CPEU will be offered for registered dietitians.

Speakers

**Updated with Presentation Titles**

KeyNote Address – Jessica Donze Black, MPH, RD

Director, Kids Safe and Healthful Food Project – The Pew Charitable Trusts

"Setting Consumers' Tables with MyPlate: The Critical Role of RDs"

Robert C. Post, Ph.D, M.Ed, M.Sc

Deputy Director of USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) and

responsible for overseeing the planning, development, review and promotion

of the new MyPlate consumer communications initiative

"What's On Our Seniors' Plates?"

Rose Clifford, RD, LD, MBA

Owner, Corn Hill Consulting LLC and nutrition consultant at IONA Senior Services

"Serving Farm-Fresh Food in Schools and Getting Kids to Eat It!"

Andrea Northup

Director of the DC Farm to School Network and advocate for getting healthy,

local foods and food education into DC schools.

Transportation Note: Parking is available at Iona House but is limited. While purchasing tickets you will be asked if you require parking. Please try to metro and carpool as much as possible - though we will make our best effort to accommdate everyone's needs!

Financial Assistance for Students: Contact Sarah Fisher [shfisher100@gmail.com] if you are a student seeking financial assistance for your registration.