Description: This webinar will focus on underscoring the value of WIC, with a focus on the economic value of food packages and what that means for states and participants. Learn about how “value” has been explored previously, an understanding of value from a state WIC program perspective, and current work in the field that helps us… Read More »NWA – Exploring the Value of WIC: Value of the WIC Food Package

Description: This webinar will present the findings of the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Landscape Scan Report conducted under the Increasing Access to Healthy Food through Farmers Markets grant. The presentation will expand upon findings in the Landscape Scan Survey administered to WIC State Agencies in Spring 2024 and in-depth interviews with WIC participants and… Read More »NWA – WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program Landscape Scan Report Findings

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Spring Business Meeting  - Closed

Agenda 12:05-1:05 pm When is Malnutrition "Malnutrition"? A Comparison of WHO Growth Charts to Specialty Growth Charts in Medically Complex Children - Tom Wallach, MD 1:05 - 1:45 pm Understanding Nutrient Deficiencies in Infants with Growth Challenges - Caitlin Stewart, MS, RD, CDN, CNSC, CLC 2:00 - 3:00 pm Balancing Care: Ethics in Pediatric Nutrition… Read More »Nourish and Flourish: Advancements in Pediatric Allergy and Growth Part 1

Agenda 12:05-12:45 pm Gut Health Unveiled: Understanding Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Synbiotics - Presented by Carina Venter, PhD, RD 12:45 - 1:45 pm Food Allergies and Health Equity: Challenges and Solutions - Presented by Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH 2:00 - 2:45 Cracking the Code: Modern Approaches to Food Allergy Diagnosis Presented by Douglas P. Mack, MSc,… Read More »Nourish and Flourish: Advancements in Pediatric Allergy and Growth Part 2

This presentation will explore the presence of heavy metals in the environment and their potential pathways into the food supply. We will discuss the latest updates from FDA's Closer to Zero Action Plan, which aims to minimize dietary exposure to these metals, while emphasizing the importance of dietary variety and nutrient adequacy. Experts will help… Read More »Understanding heavy metals data and foods for infants and young children Webinar

Feeding young kids isn’t just about nutrition – it’s about honoring culture and connection. Join Dr. Elizabeth Widen and Marina Chaparro, MPH, RD, CDE on Tuesday June 17 at 2 PM CST for a free webinar on how dietitians can support Hispanic families during the first 1,000 days of life, a critical window for a… Read More »Nurturing Young Eaters Webinar