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RETHINKING THE LUNCHROOM: Strategies to Increase Healthier Food Selection & Consumption

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October 26, 2011 1:00 pm

RETHINKING THE LUNCHROOM

Speakers:
Dr. Brian Wansink
Director, Cornell University’s Food and Brand Lab
Co-director, Cornell University’s Smarter Lunchrooms Initiative
Author of “Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think”

Denise Agati
Interim Food Service Director, Ithaca City School District

Learning Objectives:
-Learn how research-based lunchroom alterations can influence students’ selection and consumption of healthier food items.
-Gain an understanding of how to increase the desirability of less popular,but more nutritious menu items.
-Identify strategies that can help you introduce new, healthy menu items without experiencing a drop in participation.

Title:RETHINKING THE LUNCHROOM: Strategies to Increase Healthier Food Selection & Consumption

Date:Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Time:10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT – this is 1pm Eastern!

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