Session 22: Room S404-abc (McCormick Place - Chicago)

Sunday PM

The politics of obesity

Sponsor:Nutrition Division
Cosponsor(s):Foodservice Division
Moderator(s):S. E. Berkow, SEB Associates
S. J. Livings, Nestle R&D Ctr., Inc.
Time: 2:30 PM
2:30 PM Introductory Remarks
2:35 PM22-1School food service and the politics of obesity
C. G. MUELLER
3:05 PM22-2The Supersizing of America: Growing food portions parallels the obesity epidemic
L. R. YOUNG
3:35 PM22-3An industry of choice for good nutrition
S. R. COHN
4:05 PM22-4Vendors of alternative food products to schools
J. PELAEZ
4:35 PM22-5The food industry's role in diet and health: Using technology, education, and policy to meet consumer needs and demands
R. S. APPLEBAUM, PH.D., R. Earl
5:05 PM22-6Why are we obese? We eat too much!
J. S. STERN, A. G. Kazaks

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