The Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Special Interest Group of the Greater New York Dietetic Association (GNYDA HEN SIG)

HEN Mission

To promote optimal nutrition and well-being for all people, now and in the future, acknowledging the interdependence of food and water security, health, agriculture and the environment

Our Goals

• Promoting member involvement locally, nationally, and internationally in hunger and environmental issues

• Increasing appreciation for and understanding of food security, food production, and environmental food issues

• Providing leadership both within and outside the Greater New York Dietetic Association and the American Dietetic Association as the preferred educators on issues of food security and sustainable food systems

• Identifying issues, educating members, and supporting legislation and regulations related to sustainable food systems as they pertain to current and emergi ng food production, processing and distribution practices

Some of the human actions that increase hunger by their impact on the environment

• Overuse of the land

• Land cultivation

• Land use policies

• Pollution

• Global warming

• Population growth

• Overconsumption of resources

Member Benefits

As a GNYDA HEN SIG member you will receive these benefits:

• Networking opportunities at other related conferences around New York City frequently offering free continuing professional education credits

• Connection to an active engaging local listserv providing the relevant latest information and discussion on HEN topics that focus on what is important to you

• Quick updates on issues important to your professional life including legislation, trends and networking opportunities

• A quarterly newsletter rich with in- depth reporting on issues, frequently offering free continuing professional education credits

As a national HEN member you will receive these benefits:

• A voice and advocate within the American Dietetic Association on important issues

• Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition

• Opportunity to meet life long professional colleagues and friends that share your values and enthusiasm for the organization and profession

• Opportunity to be a part of the HEN Speaker’s Bureau

• Potential recognition for your contributions on HEN projects that help fulfill the DPG mission

To become a member of the Greater New York Dietetic Association (GNYDA): http://www.gnyda.org

For more information contact GNYDA HEN SIG Co-chairs:

Lorna Power, MPH, RD and Rachel Berger MS., RD

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