VAND Annual Conference

Current Trends & New Directions in Food & Nutrition

Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center in Montpelier

Thursday, April 4
Pre-Conference Session (limited to 20 participants)
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. From Oh No! to Media Pro: Media & Communications Training to Leverage Your Experience
Evening Event:
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Registration and Networking
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Perfect Pairings: The Art & Science of Food & Wine Pairing

Friday, April 5, 2013
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration, Continental Breakfast, Exhibits
8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:45-9:45 a.m. Food Allergy Managment: Challenges and Strategies
9:45-10:45 a.m. The Big Picture on Sustainability: How Do We Identify Healthy, Affordable, Sustainable Foods?
10:45-11:15 a.m. Mid-Morning Break, Exhibits, Silent Auction, Student Poster Session
11:15a.m.-12:45 p.m. Implementing the New School Meal Pattern-And How It's Working
12:45-2:00 p.m. Lunch, Business Meeting, President's Report, Exhibits
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Demystifying Malnutrition: Nutrition Screening, Assessment and Beyond
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Making Change - Is it Worth A Penny An Ounce?