HEN DPG

HEN DPG

Wellness and Fitness Services

Hunger & Environmental Nutrition DPG seeks to optimize health by promoting a sustainable food and water system.

About us

HEN is a diverse and growing group, comprised of AND Members, International RDs and DTRs, Student Members, Friends of HEN - individual and corporate, Networks, and Sponsors. Won't you join us? HEN Vision HEN members optimize the nation’s health by promoting access to nutritious food and clean water from a secure and sustainable food system. HEN Mission Empowers members to be leaders in sustainable and accessible food & water systems. Sustainability HEN defines sustainability as: "A sustainable and resilient food system [that] conserves and renews natural resources, advances social justice and animal welfare, builds community wealth, and fulfills the food and nutrition needs of all eaters now and in the future." (Harmon A. & Tagtow A., 2008)

Website
https://hendpg.org/
Industry
Wellness and Fitness Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Type
Nonprofit

Updates

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    🌱🌿HEN is excited to share that we have partnered with the Global Member Interest Group (GMIG) to offer an exciting webinar! 🌎🍽️ 🚨⏰The deadline to sign up is approaching! 🚨⏰ Title: The Role of School Feeding Programs in Alleviating Hunger and Building Sustainable Food Systems Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. CT CPE Level: 2 CPEU: 1.5 FREE for HEN and GMIG members! The webinar is also open to others to join for a price, so feel free to share this announcement within your networks. Speakers: Christine McCullum-Gomez, PhD, RDN and Marissa Bell, MPH, RD, LD    What role do international school feeding programs have in alleviating hunger and contributing to a sustainable food system? This webinar will present an overview of school feeding programs, both from a global and US perspective, including their benefits for hunger and poverty alleviation and building sustainable food systems. Successful international case studies will be described. A US school feeding program in Central Texas that integrates values-aligned food procurement and farm-to-school activities will also be highlighted. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gwKFdr38 #eatrightPRO #HENdpg #GMIG #RDNs #Dietitians #rd2be #NDTRs #SchoolFeedingPrograms #HungerAlleviation #SustainableFoodSystems #GlobalNutrition #FoodSecurity #GlobalMemberInterestGroupCollaboration #NutritionEducation #WebinarAlert #CEUs

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    🚀 Big News! 🚀 Our mission, vision, and sustainability statements have been revamped and officially approved by the Academy! 🌿💡 A heartfelt thank you to every HEN member who contributed their ideas and insights into the process. Let's keep driving positive change in the nutrition and dietetics spaces! #eatrightPRO #HENdpg #RDNs #Dietitians #NDTRs #rd2be #dietitianapproved #HENEzine#Mission #Vision #SustainabilityStatement

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    🌍🍽️HEN is excited to share that we have partnered with the Global Member Interest Group (GMIG) to offer an exciting webinar! 🗣️💡Discover actionable insights and real-world success stories that showcase the transformative power of school feeding programs in creating healthier communities and brighter futures for children everywhere! Title: The Role of School Feeding Programs in Alleviating Hunger and Building Sustainable Food Systems Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. CT CPE Level: 2 CPEU: 1.5 FREE for HEN and GMIG members! The webinar is also open to others to join for a price, so feel free to share this announcement within your networks. Speakers: Christine McCullum-Gomez, PhD, RDN and Marissa Bell, MPH, RD, LD    What role do international school feeding programs have in alleviating hunger and contributing to a sustainable food system? This webinar will present an overview of school feeding programs, both from a global and US perspective, including their benefits for hunger and poverty alleviation and building sustainable food systems. Successful international case studies will be described. A US school feeding program in Central Texas that integrates values-aligned food procurement and farm-to-school activities will also be highlighted. 🌱🌍 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gwKFdr38 #eatrightPRO #HENdpg #GMIG #RDNs #Dietitians #rd2be #NDTRs #SchoolFeedingPrograms #HungerAlleviation #SustainableFoodSystems #GlobalNutrition #FoodSecurity #GlobalMemberInterestGroupCollaboration #NutritionEducation #WebinarAlert #CEUs

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    Get ready to be a game-changer in the world of nutrition and dietetics! Your vote holds the key to the future of our profession! 🚀🌟 Join the movement and let your voice be heard in the HEN and the Academy's 2024 election. This is not just a ballot; it's your chance to sculpt the landscape of nutrition and dietetics! 🌍💪 Don't miss out! Rush to the polls and cast your ballot before the curtain falls on February 15 at sm.eatright.org/election. 🗳️✨ #PowerOfYourVote #ShapeTheFuture #eatrightPRO #hendpg #RDNs #dietitian #rd2be #NDTRs #elections

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    HEN is excited to share that we have partnered with the Global Member Interest Group (GMIG) to offer an exciting webinar! Title: The Role of School Feeding Programs in Alleviating Hunger and Building Sustainable Food Systems Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. CT CPE Level: 2 CPEU: 1.5 FREE for HEN and GMIG members! The webinar is also open to others to join for a price, so feel free to share this announcement within your networks. Speakers: Christine McCullum-Gomez, PhD, RDN and Marissa Bell, MPH, RD, LD    What role do international school feeding programs have in alleviating hunger and contributing to a sustainable food system? This webinar will present an overview of school feeding programs, both from a global and US perspective, including their benefits for hunger and poverty alleviation and building sustainable food systems. Successful international case studies will be described. A US school feeding program in Central Texas that integrates values-aligned food procurement and farm-to-school activities will also be highlighted. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gwKFdr38 #eatrightPro #HENdpg #GMIG #dietitians #RDNs #rd2be #NDTR #continuingeducation #hunger #sustainability #sustainablefoodsystems #webinar

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    Register today for HEN's next webinar! Comment if you're going and let us know what you're looking forward to learning! Title: Positive Change Through the Farm Bill: Empowering Dietitians as Experts and Citizens Date: Wednesday, January 17, 3:00 p.m. CT Speaker: Christina Badaracco Negotiated and signed every 5–7 years, the Farm Bill has tremendous implications for food production, nutrition assistance, international trade, and many other fields. As our government develops the 2023 Farm Bill, all consumers and healthcare providers need to understand its implications and opportunities for positive influence. Christina will review what the Farm Bill includes and how it affects various social and environmental factors, including how RDNs and their patients are affected as taxpayers and consumers. She will also present how RDNs can both advocate and strive for a more just, healthy, and sustainable food system through their work across practice areas. Register https://lnkd.in/ggCh8xWD! This webinar is free for HEN members. Others can check out pricing at the registration link!

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    Register today for HEN's next webinar! Comment if you're going and let us know what you're looking forward to learning! Title: Positive Change Through the Farm Bill: Empowering Dietitians as Experts and Citizens Date: Wednesday, January 17, 3:00 p.m. CT Speaker: Christina Badaracco Negotiated and signed every 5–7 years, the Farm Bill has tremendous implications for food production, nutrition assistance, international trade, and many other fields. As our government develops the 2023 Farm Bill, all consumers and healthcare providers need to understand its implications and opportunities for positive influence. Christina will review what the Farm Bill includes and how it affects various social and environmental factors, including how RDNs and their patients are affected as taxpayers and consumers. She will also present how RDNs can both advocate and strive for a more just, healthy, and sustainable food system through their work across practice areas. Register https://lnkd.in/ggCh8xWD! This webinar is free for HEN members. Others can check out pricing at the registration link!

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