10/01/03

Highlights American Dietetic Association Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo October 25-28, 2003

Media contacts:  

Prior to October 24, 2003
Lori Ferme, Kelly Liebbe or Tom Ryan
800/877-1600, ext. 4802, 4769 or 4894
 
October 25-28, 2003
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, Texas
Press Room: Room 202AB
Phone: 210/582-7039
(Please do not publish these numbers)

Please note: Speakers, sessions and room numbers are subject to change or cancellation.
For updates, consult the program book, which will be available in the Press Room.
Speakers’ affiliations are also listed in the program book.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

Opening Session and Ross Keynote Address
5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Exhibit Hall D
American Dietetic Association President Marianne Smith Edge, MS, RD, FADA, will preside over the official opening of ADA’s Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo and speak on ADA’s current and future directions and priorities. The Ross Keynote speaker will be Dot Richardson, MD, captain of the 1996 and 2000 Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. softball teams and vice-chair of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, speaking on “Live up to Your Dreams.”

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26

Reaching Hispanic or Latino Americans with Relevant Health Messages
8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m., Ballroom C1
Becca Hendricks; Judith Rodriguez, PhD, RD, FADA; Melissa Southern-Garcia, MA, RD
Speakers will cover food shopping and cooking habits of Hispanics, the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population; culturally appropriate nutrition and food preparation advice; and common health problems and barriers to the adoption of healthy eating and exercise habits of Hispanic people and families in this country.

Approaching the Obesity Epidemic One Community at a Time
8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m., Ballroom C3
James Hill, PhD; Madeleine Sigman-Grant, PhD, RD; Roland Sturm, PhD
Speakers will offer dietetics professionals a framework for working with communities in addressing issues of obesity and excess weight and in understanding the economic impact of nutrition and physical activity as they are applied to community interventions; and efforts of such programs as “America on the Move” to promote increased community-wide physical activity and positive changes in people’s eating behaviors.

Translating Dietary Guidelines into Practice: A Tool Kit on Beverage Alcohol Consumption
8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m., Room 214CD
Gerald Keller, MD; Roger Shewmake, PhD; Jane White, PhD, RD, FADA
Speakers will cover how health professionals can effectively work with patients to help them make informed decisions on alcohol consumption and will demonstrate the use of a patient-education tool kit developed from alcohol recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Asian Indians: Health and Nutrition Issues
8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m., Room 217A
Karmeen Kulkarni, MS, RD; Sudha Raj, PhD, RD; Geeta Sikand, MA, RD, FADA
This session will look at demographic trends and cultural and religious belief systems that affect the health and nutrition of Asian Indians in the U.S. Speakers will discuss major health issues such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes affecting Asian Indians, as well as culturally appropriate nutrition and lifestyle strategies and food choices.

Individualizing Nutrition: Putting Nutrigenomics and Functional Nutrition Therapy into Practice
8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m., Room 006
Jeffrey Bland, PhD; Ruth DeBusk, PhD, RD
Speakers will discuss functional nutrition therapy, a complementary approach to conventional medicine that provides personalized therapeutic care based on each person’s genetic individuality; ways in which functional therapy enriches conventional nutrition therapy and the application of functional nutrition therapy to chronic disorders and diseases.

Food for Thought: Rethinking the Impact of Vitamins and Minerals on Cognition
10:30 a.m. - noon, Room 214CD
Mary Kretsch, PhD, RD; Katherine Tucker, PhD
This session will cover implications of iron and zinc deficiencies on infants’ and children’s cognitive development, specifically relationships between folate, iron, zinc, B vitamins and homocysteine and such cognitive functions as visual perception, spatial reasoning, attention and concentration.

Allergens: Recent Developments in an Emerging Food Safety Issue
10:30 a.m. - noon, Room 217BC
Robert Donofrio, MS; Kathleen Pompliano, MS, RD; Anne Russell, BSN, RN
Speakers will discuss the basics of food allergies, factors contributing to food-induced anaphylaxis and implications of a diagnosis of food allergies on a family’s daily life. The session will cover current and proposed food labeling requirements and how consumers can use labels to identify foods containing specific allergens and help dietetics professionals to provide their clients with critical information on food allergies, food choices and avoidance of allergens.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Self-Care, Nutrition Management and Public Health
10:30 a.m. - noon, Exhibit Hall D
Tieraona Low Dog, MD
The session will cover cultural, behavioral and ethical issues and public health implications of complementary and alternative medicine; ways for dietetics professionals to implement CAM into patient care; and potential opportunities to apply self-care and CAM therapies into dietetics practice.

Breastfeeding and Childhood Obesity Risk
10:30 a.m. - noon, Ballroom C2
Kathryn Dewey, PhD; Mary Hediger, PhD
Speakers will discuss biological mechanisms by which breastfeeding or human milk feeding may protect against development of excess weight or obesity in children; inconclusive results of epidemiological studies on the protective aspects of breastfeeding; and secondary effects of breastfeeding on children’s health as they grow older.

ADA Presidents Lecture
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m., Lila Cockrell Room
Lt. Col. Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch, U.S. Army (ret.)
During her military career, Kickbusch became the highest-ranking Hispanic woman in the army’s combat support field. She will speak on Adding Value through Differences: Anyone Can Become a Leader.

Eye Health and Nutrition: Are Our Diets 20/20?
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m., Room 217BC
Felix Barker, OD, MS; Paul Jacques, ScD; Amy Subar, PhD, MPH, RD
Speakers will discuss research linking specific nutrients to eye diseases; foods containing nutrients that are related to eye health; and disparities between the amounts of those nutrients people consume and amounts necessary to maximize eye health benefits.

Antibiotic Resistance: The Science, the Issues and the Nutrition Professional
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m., Room 214AB
Margaret Mellon, PhD, JD; Susan Roberts, JD, MS, RD
The use of antibiotics in food-producing animals creates the risk that resistance to the antibiotics can be transmitted to humans through the food supply. Speakers will discuss scientific and public health concerns about antibiotic resistance and review research on antibiotic use in the food chain.

Policies Impacting the Federal Child Nutrition Programs
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m., Room 006
Tracy Fox, MPH, RD; Kate Houston, MS; Alice Lenihan, MPH, RD
With federal child nutrition programs up for Congressional reauthorization, this session will look at how any legislative changes could affect the programs. Speakers will also discuss future legislative issues regarding child nutrition and nutrition education.

Morning Sickness vs. Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Insights from Sufferers and Medical Literature
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., Room 006
Miriam Erick, MS, RD; Karen Purdy-Reilly, RD; Tanya Von Zurmuehlen, BA, MLA
Speakers will cover emotional, financial and physiological problems confronting women who suffer from nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, its medical complications, nutrition-related aspects and effective nutritional intervention.

The Fountain of Youth: Observations on Living to 100
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., Exhibit Hall D
Thomas Perls, MD, MPH
The speaker is co-author of Living to 100: Lessons in Living to Your Maximum Potential at Any Age.  This session will cover the roles of nutrition and genetics in the aging process and lifestyle choices that can enhance a person’s ability to live a long and productive life.

Emerging Role of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Response: A Useful Tool?
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., Ballroom C2
Patti Geil, MS, RD, FADA; David Grotto, RD; Thomas Wolever, PhD, MD
The glycemic response measures a food’s ability to elevate a person’s blood sugar levels, while the glycemic index ranks foods based on their glycemic responses. Speakers will address the scientific basis for use of both the glycemic index and response, which are often misunderstood by both health professionals and the public; other measures of blood sugar (or glucose) response; and use of the glycemic response in weight control, diabetes, coronary heart disease and cancer.

Healthy and Active Lifestyles in a Modern Society: Knowledge and Environmental Influences
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., Ballroom B
Tom Baranowski, PhD; Molly Gee, MEd, RD; Michael Lowe, PhD
This session will cover scientific research on people’s ability to adopt behaviors related to sustaining a healthy weight; successful research-based health behavior models; and applications of research in public health efforts and in individualized weight counseling.


MONDAY, OCTOBER 27

Acrylamide: Unlocking the Puzzle
8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., Room 217BC
Julie Jones, PhD; David Lineback, PhD; Esther Myers, PhD, RD, FADA
The speakers will discuss current concerns regarding acrylamide in foods and factors that affect its formation; known risks associated with consumption of acrylamide formed with high-temperature heating of some carbohydrates in the presence of certain amino acids and amine compounds; and knowledge gaps regarding bio-availability and potential toxicity.

Using Geographic Information Systems for Policy and Environmental Interventions for Obesity
Prevention
8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., Room 214AB
Donna Johnson, PhD, RD
This session will cover the application of Geographic Information Systems methodology in determining “urban form” and its impact on on people’s transportation choices, such as driving, walking and biking; and how states and local communities can develop programs and policies related to physical activity and nutrition using GIS and other survey data.

Make the Link: Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes and Medical Nutrition Therapy
8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., Ballroom C1
John Buse, MD, PhD; Melinda Maryniuk, MEd, RD, FADA
Speakers will cover links between diabetes and cardiovascular disease, including hypertension, dyslipdemia, hypercoagulability and hyperglycemia; medical and nutrition treatment guidelines aimed at reducing cardiovascular problems in people with diabetes; and evidence supporting additional dietary modifications that may affect lipid management.

The Slow Food Movement: Can We Reverse Our Fast Food Lifestyle?
8 a.m. - 9 a.m., Ballroom C3
Corby Kummer
The speaker is author of the book The Pleasures of Slow Food.  The session will cover aspects of the “Slow Food” movement, including purchasing, preparation and dining habits.

The Health of Our Nation: The United States Surgeon General
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m., Exhibit Hall D
Richard Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS
As U.S. Surgeon General, Carmona is the nation’s leading spokesman on matters of public health. He will speak on government priorities and initiatives focusing on disease prevention and lifelong healthy living.

Is There Science to Support Claims Made on Dietary Supplements? Existing Regulations and Industry Practices
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Ballroom C3
Rebecca Costello, PhD; David Morrison, MS, JD; Leila Saldanha, PhD, RD
Speakers will discuss Federal Trade Commission and Food and Drug Adminstration manufacturer requirements for scientific documentation to support health claims for dietary supplements; current industry practice and internal standards established to substantiate claims; and government-sponsored research to study the effectiveness of dietary supplements.

Food Counterterrorism and Emergency Response Preparedness on the Home Front
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Ballroom C2
Robert Brackett, PhD; Stephanie McCann, MS, MEd, RD
Speakers will discuss different types of food-related terrorism and counterterrorism and the roles of local, state and federal agencies in emergency preparedness and response.

Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes: Effectiveness of Plant-based Interventions
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Room 217BC
Judy Jamison-Payne, PhD, MPH, RD
This session will cover the role of a plant-based diet, nutrition and lifestyle modifications in preventing, delaying and effectively managing diabetes.

Weight Management and Nutrition Considerations with Use of Psychotropic Drugs
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Room 214CD
James Jefferson, MD; Zaneta Pronsky, MS, RD, FADA; Marilyn Ricci, MS, RD
Speakers will discuss major nutrition-related effects of commonly prescribed psychotropic medications; medical nutrition therapy strategies for dietetics professionals working with patients who are using psychotropic drugs; and the role of dietetics professionals in mental health care.

Public Health and Nutrition Education Challenges of the 21st Century
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Room 217BC
Brenda Dobson, MS, RD; Keecha Harris, MPH, RD; Edith Thomas, PhD, RD
This session will cover both barriers and resources for health professionals in working with the public to promote optimal health and nutrition for everyone, focusing on the issues of childhood obesity, healthy feeding for children under 6 and breastfeeding.

Beat the Heat and Stay in the Game
4 p.m. - 5 p.m., Room 006
Suzanne Steen, DSc, RD
This session will cover the importance of hydration for athletic performance; key risk factors and warning signs for heat intolerance; and practical strategies for the prevention and treatment of heat illness.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 

Ingredients for Health: Infant Formula
8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., Room 217D
Yuriko Adkins, PhD; Joan Meek, MD, MS, RD; Sandra Robbins, RD, CSP
Speakers will cover physiological benefits and production of recombinant human milk proteins and their potential uses in infant formulas, and the role of a diet with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on optimal development of an infant’s brain and eyes.

Get Moving! Older Adults Reap Benefits from Physical Activity
8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., Exhibit Hall D
William Evans, PhD; Nancy Wellman, PhD, RD, FADA; Steven Wolf, PhD
This session will cover age-related physiological changes and the impact of physical activity on improving health, well-being and quality of life for older adults, and the role of resistance training, tai chi and walking programs in reducing the risk of falls, delaying the onset of disability and maintaining functional independence.

What’s the Story with Dietary Supplements? Reading Between the Lines and Dealing with the Confusion
10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Ballroom C3
Annette Dickinson, PhD; Hugh Tucker, PhD, FACN, CNS
Speakers will look at the types of information - often contradictory and confusing - that consumers receive on the use and effectiveness of dietary supplements; ways in which consumers and health professionals can assess the quality of research on supplements; and guidelines for recommending supplements to patients and consumers.

Girl Power: Beyond the Tween Mirror - Tools to Build Resiliency
10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Room 217A
Pam Amann, RD; Sharon Hersh, MA
Unresolved eating issues on the part of middle-school-aged girls can continue into adulthood, therefore dietetics professionals and parents play an important role in teaching girls to “live confidently in any body.” Speakers will discuss ways to communicate with and counsel daughters and parents in helping girls develop healthy bodies and strong minds; review changes in body shape and size among American girls and women in the past decade; and cover strategies and approaches that can build confidence and discourage negative eating behaviors and self-image in adolescent girls.

Metabolic Syndrome (Part 1): Today’s Health-care Crisis
10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Ballroom B
Gary Foster, PhD
The American Dietetic Association’s annual Research Symposium will be conducted in two parts, each covering aspects of the health risks - known collectively as metabolic syndrome - that increase people’s chances of developing heart disease, stroke and diabetes.  Part 1 will focus on causes of metabolic syndrome that relate to nutrition care, and translating research findings into clinical recommendations for people with metabolic syndrome.

Dining Out and the New Organic Standards: A Chef’s Perspective
10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Exhibit Hall D
Peter Hoffman
This session will cover the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s standards for labeling foods as organic and how the standards apply to restaurant menus; evaluating the quality and safety of food; and the relative merits of organic versus conventional farming.

We’re Not Talking about Scurvy Anymore: Multivitamin Supplementation Takes on a New Role
12:30 p.m. -2 p.m., Room 217BC
Jeffrey Blumberg, PhD; Robert Fletcher, MD; Alanna Moshfegh, MS, RD
Speakers will discuss research identifying types of people who are at risk for insufficient intake of important vitamins and minerals, including those that are associated with reduced risk or improvement in chronic disease.

Metabolic Syndrome (Part 2): Getting the Latest Word
12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m., Ballroom B
Peter Jones, MD; Deborah Olson, MS, RD
Part 2 of ADA’s 2003 Research Symposium will cover physiological and treatment implications of metabolic syndrome on cardiovascular disease and hypertension, and applications and treatment goals for elevated lipid levels and blood pressure through lifestyle intervention and drug therapy.

Conscious Cuisine
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall D
Cary Neff
This culinary demonstration and lecture will show how to incorporate spa cuisine into daily home-cooked meals. Working with a dietetics professional, Neff creates low-calorie and low-fat recipes using natural flavors, textures, aromas and health benefits of food.

Feeding Infants and Toddlers: New Insights on Ensuring Healthy Eating Habits
2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m., Room 214AB
Ronette Briefel, DrPH, RD; Julie Mennella, PhD; Jodie Shield, MEd, RD
Speakers will draw on data from the comprehensive national 2002 Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study to examine food, feeding behaviors and nutrient needs of children ages 4 months to 24 months; provide practical and up-to-date dietary and feeding advice for nutrition professionals and parents alike, based on the FITS data; and lay the foundation for dietary and feeding guidance to parents to address childhood obesity and optimize growth and development in infants and toddlers.

Fat America: Where’s the Blame? Where’s the Solution?
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall D
Steven Anderson; Kenneth Cooper, MD, MPH; Barry Sears, PhD; Judith Stern, ScD, RD
Speakers in this session, covering ways to address the epidemic of obesity in the United States, will include the president and CEO of the National Restaurant Association; the founder of the Cooper Aerobics Center and the “father of aerobics”; the author of the best-selling Zone Diet titles; and the co-founder of the American Obesity Association.

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