Nutrition Update | Eat Smart, Move More…NC

June 2007

News from the PAN Branch

2007 NC Fruits & Veggies Nutrition Symposium

The PAN Branch and the NC Fruits & Veggies Nutrition Coalition is pleased to announce that the 2007 NC Fruits & Veggies Nutrition Symposium will be held on August 8, 2007 at Johnson & Wales University –Charlotte Campus. Registration information will be available by mid June at the www.fruitsandveggiesnc.com website. The conference will feature JWU chef demonstrations, the Dole Nutrition Institute and as always state and local success stories and resources.

Eat Smart, Move More…North Carolina Community Grants Request for Applications—Due July 27th, 2007

The N.C. Division of Public Health announces the Request for Applications (RFA) for the Eat Smart, Move More…North Carolina Community Grants Program for state fiscal year 07/08. Competitive grant applications will be accepted from local health departments and their community partners.

The Eat Smart, Move More…North Carolina Community Grants Program will provide funding, based on availability, from $10,000 – 20,000 to local communities committed to implementing strategies that address the nutrition, physical activity, overweight and obesity goals and objectives of Eat Smart, Move More North Carolina’s Plan to Prevent Overweight, Obesity and Related Chronic Diseases. The North Carolina Physical Activity and Nutrition (PAN) Branch in the Division of Public Health will be responsible for the administration of these grants funds.

Only one application per health department or health district will be accepted. All those interested in applying for grant funds MUST submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). The LOI is due by the close of business on June 29th, 2007. Letters of Intent must be emailed to marybea.kolbe@ncmail.net
The LOI must include the name of the local health department, along with the name, title and email address of the primary contact person. To download an application visit the Eat Smart, Move More…NC funding section.

Programs, Projects and Initiatives

CDC Leading By Example Award presented to North Carolina

At the annual CDC evaluation conference, North Carolina was presented with a 2007 Leading by Example award from the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This award is given to states that provided leadership in a specific program area for the benefit of other states. North Carolina was nominated by the South Carolina Division of Obesity Control specifically for sharing resources, experience and expertise related to the implementation of Color Me Healthy in 1000 childcare centers in SC.

Success Stories

Success Stories Get a New Name

The Eat Smart, Move More…NC Recipes for Success, formerly referred to as Success Stories, provide an opportunity to share your community’s hard work and dedication, and to inspire others to create policy and environmental changes that support physical activity and/or healthy eating in their communities. The new format will make it easier to share your successes with others. The new document will be available in the sections for individual settings on the Eat Smart, Move More…NC website.

Featured Resources and Research

Hunger Awareness Day

On June 5, 2007 communities across North Carolina will remember their neighbors suffering from hunger or food insecurity by recognizing Hunger Awareness Day. In 2003 -2005, the most recent data available from Census/USDA, North Carolina was still one of the 10 worst states for household food insecurity. The rate of household food insecurity in North Carolina is currently estimated to be at 13.2%. Food insecure households are those that are not able, for financial reasons, to access a sufficient diet at all times in the past 12 months.

Here are some examples of community events in North Carolina to mark Hunger Awareness Day:

June 5, 2007 – Elizabeth City

Dine Out to Help Out - Over 60 restaurants/coffee houses will donate 10% of their income to help feed the hungry;

June 5, 2007 – Winston Salem

Winston-Salem, NC Hunger Forum – Cut Hunger in Half by 2015
9 AM – 12 Noon at 450 Metropolitan Drive, Winston-Salem. For more information call 336-784-5770;

June 12, 2007 – Raleigh

Great Potato Drop at NC State Farmer’s Market
Bag sweet potatoes for distribution to people in need across central North Carolina.

For more information and to learn how you or a group can get involved go to www.hungerday.org. Please join in with your fellow dietitians and coworkers in planning for or participating in an appropriate activity for Hunger Awareness Day, on June 5, 2007. Hunger is here in North Carolina affecting families, children, and the elderly.

Statement by Mike Leavitt, Secretary of Health and Human Services on the Nomination of James W. Holsinger, Jr. to be Surgeon General

May 24, 2007 – I am pleased the President has nominated such an impressive individual to be the 18th Surgeon General of the U.S. Public Health Service. Dr. Holsinger’s significant experience as a physician, educator and leader make him an excellent choice to serve as "America’s doctor."

A cardiologist, Dr. Holsinger has served as the Secretary for Health and Family Services for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Chancellor of the University of Kentucky Medical Center and held numerous academic and administrative appointments. Dr. Holsinger’s 26-year career with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs culminated in appointment as Under Secretary for Health in 1992. In addition, Dr. Holsinger served over 30 years in the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring with the rank of Major General in 1992. His lifetime of knowledge in providing medical care, teaching, and delivering public health and medical services to children and vulnerable populations will enhance the Office of the Surgeon General’s mission to improve the health of all Americans.

With our nation facing many important public health issues such as childhood obesity, his experience and expertise is a great addition to the HHS leadership team. I look forward to working with Dr. Holsinger and I encourage the Senate to act quickly on his nomination.

For more information contact: the HHS Press Office at (202) 690-6343. For more information about the Office of the Surgeon General, please go to www.surgeongenneral.gov.

New Publication from the State Center for Health Statistics: Health Profile of North Carolinians: 2007 Update

The North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics’ publication, Health Profile of North Carolinians: 2007 Update, is accessible at at this link.

This is the State Center’s major periodic summary of the health status of our citizens, using mainly statewide data. Note that many of the references at the end of the publication are hyperlinked, so they can be accessed directly from the document. A limited supply of printed copies will be available in a few weeks.

For more information contact: Paul Buescher, Director, State Center for Health Statistics at: paul.buescher@ncmail.net or visit their website.

FDA Launches New Web Page, E-newsletter to Enhance Online Consumer Health Information

May 3, 2007 - Keeping up with the latest consumer health information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just got easier. FDA today announced two new initiatives to enhance online communications. A Web page, “Consumer Health Information for You and Your Family”, provides comprehensive and timely consumer information. A free monthly e-newsletter, “FDA Consumer Health Information”, will alert consumers to content contained on the page.

“The Web page and e-newsletter are important new consumer resources that will feature timely stories on pressing FDA topics, provide links to our most requested information, and include interactive content,” says Andrew C. von Eschenbach, M.D., Commissioner of Food and Drugs.

The new consumer Web page will present important public health developments clearly and accurately in easy-to-read language. A current article describes FDA’s ongoing investigation of the recent recall of more than 100 brands of pet food due to potential contamination. Other current articles discuss the benefits and risks of pain relievers, facts about generic drugs, and what FDA is doing to keep produce safe.

The page also provides links to useful information about the various products that FDA regulates, including food, human and animal drugs, medical devices, and vaccines and other biologics. The page also links to health information available from other U.S. government sources, and provides essential health information in Spanish.

The e-newsletter replaces the agency’s print magazine and is expected to reach far more people. Subscribers will receive notice of product approvals, safety warnings, and other health news.

FDA invites feedback on the new Web page and the e-newsletter. Comments and questions may be sent via email to fdaconsumerlist@oc.fda.gov or mailed to FDA Consumer Health Information, Food and Drug Administration, HFI-40, Room 15-A29, Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857.

Reducing Children’s TV Time to Reduce the Risk of Childhood Overweight: The Children’s Media Use Study

The Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity at CDC is pleased to make available the highlights report, "Reducing Children’s TV Time to Reduce the Risk of Childhood Overweight: The Children’s Media Use Study."
A copy of the report is available online.

The document reports the results of a qualitative study with children and parents to understand the barriers and opportunities for reducing children’s time watching television.
Please direct any inquiries to Jude McDivitt at JMcDivitt@cdc.gov.

Legislation

No updates this month

Grants/Awards

Eat Smart, Move More…North Carolina Community Grants Request for Applications—Due July 27th, 2007

See News from the PAN Branch, above.

2007 Innovation in Prevention Awards

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is now accepting nominations for the 2007 Innovation in Prevention Awards, which seek to identify and celebrate organizations that have implemented innovative and creative chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs. To nominate a program or obtain additional information on the 2007 Innovation in Prevention Awards please visit the Innovation in Prevention Awards website. To be eligible, a program must address at least one of the following risk categories:
* Obesity
* Physical activity
* Nutrition

In addition nominated programs:

Must be in operation for at least two years.
Must explicitly state funding sources.
Cannot have previously received this award.

Awards will be given in the following categories

Faith-Based and/or Community Initiatives
Health Care Delivery
Healthy Workplace
Large Employer – 500 Employees
Small Employer – 500 Employees
Non-Profit
Public Sector
Schools (K-12)

The deadline for nomination is June 29, 2007 at 5:00 PM EDT,

National Institutes of Health Grant: Title: School-Based Interventions to Prevent Obesity (R21)

This Funding Opportunity Announcement encourages the formation of partnerships between academic institutions and school systems in order to develop and implement controlled, school-based intervention strategies designed to reduce the prevalence of obesity in childhood. This initiative also encourages evaluative comparisons of different intervention strategies, as well as the use of methods to detect synergistic interactions between different types of interventions.

Deadline Date:

This is a recurring program with three grant cycles:

February 16
June 16
October 16.

Expiration Date:

November 2, 2007, unless reissued

Eligible organizations:

For-profit or non-profit, organizations, public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and laboratories, units of State and local governments, eligible agencies of the Federal government, domestic or foreign institutions/organizations, faith-based or community-based organizations, Indian/Native American Tribal Government

For details, click on this link.

The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust Health Care Application Information Session

Effective July 1, 2007, the Trust is changing its grant application to more closely align with its new strategic direction. In June and July, they will conduct application information sessions around the state to explain the application in detail and to answer questions face-to-face.

The dates and locations of the sessions are below:

All sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Seating is limited, so we can only accommodate one individual per organization.
Reservations will be accepted on a first come/first served basis.

June 14, Asheville, MAHEC, RSVP By June 7
June 20, Greenville, Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church, RSVP By June 13
June 27, Wilmington, UNCW, RSVP By June 20
July 13, Boone, Watauga Hospital (NW AHEC), RSVP By July 6
July 17, Concord, Cabarrus Family Medicine Building, RSVP By July 10
July 2, Chapel Hill, Friday Center, RSVP By July 16

For more information visit the Kate B Reynolds website.

Training and Professional Development

Nutrition and Physical Activity Teleconferences

Every month, the CDC Division of Nutrition & Physical Activity (DNPA) sponsors a monthly teleconference on a variety of topics, but mostly dealing with nutrition &/or physical activity. The calls are scheduled the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1:30-2:30 p.m. The topic for the June 14, 2007, call is: “Could Arthritis Be a Barrier to Increased Physical Activity Among Adults with Diabetes and/or Cardiovascular Disease?”, presented by Julie Bolen, PhD, Teresa Brady, PhD, Jennifer Hootman, PhD and Lee Ann Ramsey. Anyone who would like the handouts or participate in future calls please send an email to NC5ADAY@ncmail.net.

2007 NC Fruits & Veggies Nutrition Symposium

Grantsmanship Training Program – June 25-29, 2007 – Raleigh, North Carolina

The Grantsmanship Centers began offering the world’s first proposal-related training program in 1972. Thirty-five years later, more than 100,000 people have attended their workshops, enriching the lives of countless more individuals. The Grantsmanship Center’s signature Grantsmanship Training Program is coming to Raleigh, North Carolina. The program will be hosted by the Division of Public Health’s North Carolina Diabetes Prevention & Control Program.

The Grantsmanship Training Program covers all aspects of researching grants, writing grant proposals and negotiating with funding sources. More than 100,000 nonprofit and government personnel have attended this comprehensive 5-day workshop, which now includes a full year of valuable membership services.

During the workshop, participants learn The Grantsmanship Center’s proposal writing format, the most widely used in the world. In addition to practicing the most advanced techniques for pursuing government, foundation, and corporate grants, they develop real grant proposals for their own agencies.

Upon completion of the training, participants receive free follow-up, including professional proposal review, access to The Grantsmanship Center’s exclusive online funding databases, and an array of other benefits.

Tuition for the Grantsmanship Training Program is $875 ($825 for each additional registrant from the same organization).

To ensure personalized attention, class size is limited to 30 participants. To register online, to learn about scholarship opportunities for qualifying organizations, or for more information, visit this site. Or call The Grantsmanship Center’s Registrar at (800) 421-9512.

4th Annual NC AHEC Latino Health Symposium – July 19-20, 2007 – Asheville, North Carolina

Registration is now open for the 4th Annual NC AHEC Latino Health Symposium @ MAHEC!! Partnership = a cooperative relationship between people or groups who agree to share responsibility for achieving some specific goal. Knowing who your potential partners are in meeting the health related needs of Latinos in North Carolina and in your community may be your key to greater effectiveness. This conference has been designed to inform and educate you about the people you can team with and the resources you can use to address the Latino healthcare challenges and disparities. From governmental partners to Latino community care providers, interpreters to learning resources, you will gain a broader view of who you can partner with and what you both, working together, can achieve.

Target Audience: Providers of healthcare and health related services for Latinos, including nurses, physicians, allied health professionals, health educators and others.

To view program details or to register please download this PDF.

2007 CDC - Division of Cancer Prevention and Control’s (DCPC) Cancer Conference: “Meeting Future Challenges” – August 13-16, 2007 – Atlanta Hyatt Regency, Atlanta, Georgia

The biannual meeting of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Cancer Conference: “Meeting Future Challenges” will be held on August 13-16, 2007, in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference theme of Meeting Future Challenges will be addressed by four days of presentations and discussions on key issues related to CDC’s vital mission of cancer prevention and early detection. The opening plenary session on August 13th will be followed by Day Sessions on Building Partnerships (August 14th), Workforce Development and Policy (August 15th), and Emerging Technologies (August 16th).

By attending this conference, you will learn how you can help:

Expand the public health role in cancer prevention, detection, treatment, rehabilitation and palliation.
Develop a coordinated approach to reduce cancer morbidity and mortality.
Build partnerships and use research findings to support comprehensive cancer control objectives.
Implement interventions recommended by The Guide to Community Preventive Services.
Prepare for changes in public health workforce needs.
Plan for the integration of emerging tools and technologies in cancer prevention and control programs.

For more information visit this site.

Join us as we discuss new ways to meet future challenges in cancer
prevention and control by building partnerships, anticipating workforce
and policy needs, and integrating emerging technologies.

Center for Women’s Health and Wellness – Breastfeeding and Feminism Symposium: Focus on Reproductive Rights, Health and Justice – September 24-25, 2007 – Chapel Hill, North Carolina

The Center for Women’s Health and Wellness at UNCG is pleased to announce the 3rd annual Breastfeeding and Feminism Symposium to be held this year in collaboration with the Center for Infant and Young Child Feeding and Care at UNC Chapel Hill. The focus this year is on breastfeeding as an issue of women’s reproductive rights, health and justice. It will be held September 24th and 25th in Chapel Hill, NC at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education.

Keynote addresses will be given by Dr. Barbara Katz-Rothman, Professor of Sociology at Baruch College, CUNY and Judy Norsigian, Director of Our Bodies Our Selves.

For more information contact: Paige Hall Smith, at: phsmith@uncg.edu.

2007 Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FCNE) – Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Excellence! – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – September 29-October 2, 2007

Be simultaneously exposed to an impressive past and an exciting future by attending the FNCE in Philadelphia, September 29 to October 2, 2007. Learn about new product releases, educational resources and cutting edge technology that will fortify the vision of your profession. Earn CPEs while experiencing culinary demonstrations, specialty exhibitor pavilions, over 300 leading food and nutrition exhibits, Meet the author book signings and much more!

In the “City of Neighborhoods” you will find yourself a part of your own special community with colleagues and industry experts passionately dedicated to a health and nutrition revolution for today and tomorrow.

Important Dates:

Registration: Open June 1, 2007
Early bird Deadline: August 22, 1007
Program Preview: Available May 1, 2007

For more information visit this site.

Society for Public Health Education’s (SOPHE) 58th Annual Meeting – Partnerships to Achieve Health Equity – October 31 – November 3, 2007 – Alexandria, VA

SOPHE is pleased to be partnering with CDC’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH 2010) program and Eta Sigma Gamma for its 40th Annual Meeting.

Sub-themes include health systems change; social determinants of health and transdisciplinary approaches to health education; health communications, health literacy and technology; cultural competence in bridging differences, and; evaluation and dissemination of evidence-based approaches.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Cynthia Crocker at ccrocker@cdc.gov.

2007 American Public Health Association’s (APHA) Annual Meeting – Washington, D.C. – November 3-7, 2007

The American Public Health Association’s (APHA)Annual Meeting & Exposition is the premier Public Health Educational Forum! Learn from the experts in the field, hear about cutting edge research and exceptional best practices, discover the latest public health products and services, and share your public health experience with your peers. The world of public health is in continual motion, and there is no better time to stay abreast of the research and learn about emerging issues.

The APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition is the oldest and largest gathering of public health professionals in the world, attracting more than 13,000 national and international physicians, administrators, nurses, educators, researchers, epidemiologists, and related health specialists. APHA’s meeting program addresses current and emerging health science, policy, and practice issues in an effort to prevent disease and promote health. APHA has a world of public health in store for you. For more information go to this site

22nd Annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference – November 9 - 11, 2007

Join 600+ farmers, educators, extension agents, consumers, and agriculture professionals for a weekend of workshops, wonderful meals, inspiring keynote address, and loads of fun! More info to come - mark your calendars and stay tuned! For more information visit www.carolinafarmstewards.org