June 9 and 10
Be on the leading edge of nutrition
The future of nutrition is in transition! Ensure you’re on the leading edge by engaging with emerging technology and the thought leaders who will bring nutrition education into the next century at the Moore Family Center’s annual Nutrition Update.
Curious to know what happens when XR infiltrates nutrition education to improve human health? This session aims to foster multidisciplinary collaboration to innovate XR for nutrition education as a springboard for XR use in other areas of health education.
The featured speakers, Dr. Pam Koch - nutrition education expert, and Dr. Maya Georgieva - XR expert, will converse about the opportunities, challenges, and future directions. Leave with fun, practical ideas how to get started in blending XR and nutrition education.
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This year, the MFC has partnered with the international Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN) to offer free learning opportunities on June 9 and 10. Find collaborators or mentors and learn creative solutions to nutrition education.
Join us, and look for additional opportunities throughout the year. If you have questions or are interested in receiving an orientation to navigate the iLRN campus, please email Siew Sun Wong.
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(Wednesday) at 11 a.m.-Noon PDT
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Cultural Differences and Digital Divide in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes for Families and Children
Panel discussion + Cross-disciplinary brainstorming in cultural & accessibility breakout rooms
(Thursday) at 10-11 a.m. PDT
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Innovation with XR for Health and Mindfulness
Pam Koch and Maya Georgieva
Foster multidisciplinary collaboration to innovate XR for health/nutrition education.
Curious to know what happens when XR infiltrates nutrition education to improve human health? This session aims to foster multidisciplinary collaboration to innovate XR for nutrition education as a springboard for XR use in other areas of health education. The featured speakers, Dr. Pam Koch, nutrition education expert; and Dr. Maya Georgieva, XR expert, will discuss opportunities, challenges and future directions. Leave with fun, practical ideas on how to get started in blending XR and nutrition education.
The 2019 program included platform sessions and interactive panel/audience discussions on
Nutrition Therapy Within and Beyond Gestational Diabetes
Role of Triglycerides in Fetal Overgrowth—Making Fat from Fat
Harnessing the power of the food system to support community food security
Food Hero Social Marketing Campaign
Become an influencer: the role of advocacy in nutrition
Be Physically Active 2Day (BEPA2.0)
Nutrition in a Box
The 2017 program included platform sessions and interactive panel/audience discussions on
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The 2016 program included platform sessions and interactive panel/audience discussions on
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The 2014 program included platform sessions and interactive panel/audience discussions on
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The 2013 program included platform sessions and interactive panel/audience discussions on
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