Latest Past Events
White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health WATCH PARTY
University at Albany Downtown Campus Milne Hall Room 001 135 Western Ave, AlbanyPlease join us and our coalition partners at the WH conference WATCH PARTY in Albany on September 28. Registration is capped at 140, so register now! The goal: End hunger and increase healthy eating and physical activity by 2030, so that fewer Americans experience diet-related diseases like diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. Millions of Americans are afflicted with food insecurity and diet-related diseases — including heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes — which are some of the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S. The toll of hunger and these diseases is not distributed equally, disproportionately impacting underserved communities, including communities of color, people living in [...]
Mount Sinai IAM Food & Nutrition Program presents Mindfulness Sessions
Virtual EventA new series of sessions focused on Mindfulness which will take place the last Thursday of every month! The next session will be Thursday, August 25th at 12pm! Mindfulness is increasingly popular because many find these practices improve their health and well-being. People who try mindfulness learn techniques to manage stress. In addition, mindfulness practices help us understand our habits, and give us skills to make positive choices. Lifestyle changes impact our physical and mental health. Join us the last Thursday of every month to discover how mindfulness can improve your life. Register in advance for this meeting: https://mountsinai.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMod-ChqD8vHtV2xThoV0M3BnfWevIza4bl After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about [...]
5th Annual Culinary Nutrition Conference
Virtual EventAug 20, 12:00 PM EDT – Aug 21, 5:00 PM EDT on Zoom Where nutrition science and innovation meet in the kitchen! Our virtual conference covers a wide range of popular topics in culinary nutrition. Register HERE Spend 2 days participating in virtual hands-on cooking workshops and lectures given by chefs and culinary nutritionists. Launched in 2017, this conference was the first of its kind and continues to provide a unique platform for dietitians and chefs to come together, share progressive ideas and provide practical tools that integrate nutrition science with innovative culinary technique. Topics for this year's conference came directly from feedback from previous attendees! Our expert [...]