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    • Wednesday
      30
      April

      Policy Myths & Misconceptions: How RDs Can Get Involved

      Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM CT

      Wanting to be involved with advocacy but unsure where to start? Join the HEN Public Policy Committee for a hands-on webinar to discuss policy basics. Dietitians from across the country and working in diverse practice settings will share stories and examples of ways that RDs can use their experience to advocate for nutrition security and equitable food systems. Participants will brainstorm together to connect the dots between local, state, and federal issues. You will leave with practical ideas to apply in your work and community setting.

      CPE Level: 1

      CPEU: 1.50 (Valid Until May 1, 2027)

      CPE Pending

      Learning Objectives

      • Identify one way to engage in policy and advocacy as a registered dietitian.
      • Provide one example each of federal, state, and local advocacy.
      • List an action step to participate in policy in one's current practice area.

      Performance Indicators

      • 2.3.5 Advocates to advance public policy that addresses health disparities, health inequities, and food insecurity.
      • 4.1.3 Takes initiative to facilitate change.
      • 4.2.1 Advocates for and influences local, federal and global nutrition and health policy to promote health and well-being of individuals, communities and populations.
      • 4.3.1 Educates clients and other stakeholders on the need for and availability of food and nutritional services.

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    • Tuesday
      13
      May

      Nutrient-Dense Foods: Fueling Wellness from the Ground Up

      Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

      Nutrient Dense Foods: Fueling Wellness from the Ground Up" explores the vital connection between soil health and the nutrient density of food. Participants will learn how nutrient-dense foods, rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, play a key role in human health by supporting immune function and preventing chronic diseases. The presentation will examine how agricultural practices—such as regenerative farming and soil management—directly impact the nutrient content of crops. Attendees will also gain insight into the detrimental effects of industrial farming on soil and food quality. Finally, the session will highlight practical strategies to increase the production and consumption of nutrient-dense foods, fostering improved health outcomes for both people and the planet.

      CPE Level: 2

      CPEU: 1.00 (Valid Until May 14, 2026)

      CPE Pending
      Learning Objectives
      • Describe the role of nutrient dense foods in human health.
      • Discuss the impact of agricultural practices on the nutrient density of food.
      • Recommend strategies to help increase the production & consumption of nutrient-dense foods to improve human and planetary health.

      Performance Indicators:

      • 13.4.3 Makes recommendations to increase sustainable, resilient, and healthy food and water systems while reducing impact on people, animals and the environment.
      • 13.4.5 Identifies and creates partnerships with local and global food growers and producers to increase access to nutrient-dense food/crops that are affordable, culturally relevant, environmentally friendly, efficient, resilient and substantiable.
      • 9.1.2 Applies knowledge of food and nutrition, as well as biological, physical and social sciences when planning meals, preparing and/or ordering food, and consulting with other professionals.

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