Free On-line course on the 2000 Dietary Guidelines

**Lucy Bradley bradleyl@ag.arizona.edu>**

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From:	Scottie Misner [m*@AG.ARIZONA.EDU]
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Subject:	On-line course on the 2000 Dietary Guidelines

SPECIAL ON-LINE COURSE OFFERING through April 30, 2001 from East Carolina
University in Cooperation with USDA/Center for Nutrition Policy and
Promotion..

This on-line course was previously offered for continuing professional
education (CPE) credit through East Carolina University.  Due to popular
request, it has been made freely available as a self-study course through
April 2001.  During this time, CPE credit is not available.
This course is designed for nutrition educators, dietitians, and other
health care professionals who provide food and nutrition education or
counseling to the public.  It is especially appropriate for those who wish
to understand the science and rationale of the Dietary Guidelines for
Americans as national nutrition policy.
This on-line course will present the science supporting the recommendations
found in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2000 and application
information.  It will present the science and rationale for each of the 10
guidelines and explain the ABC framework in which they were grouped to carry
the three basic messages of Aim, Build and Choose for better health.
Changes from the 1995 version and additional resources will be highlighted.
The four web-based course modules include:
Module #1 - An overview of the background, development, and promotion of the
Dietary Guidelines, 2000.
Module #2 -  Aim for fitness: focuses on the healthy weight and physical
activity guidelines.
Module #3 -  Build a healthy base: focuses on pyramid food choices, grains,
fruits and vegetables, and food safety guidelines.  Module #4 -  Choose
sensibly: focuses on fat, sugars, salt, and alcoholic beverages guidelines.
Course instructors:
Kathryn M. Kolasa, PhD, RD, LD.  Professor and Section Head, Nutrition
Education and Services, the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina
University.  Kathy is a recognized medical nutrition educator.  She has been
recognized by the Society for Nutrition Education with its Career
Achievement Award.
Margi L Gallagher PhD. Professor. East Carolina University School of uman
Environmental Sciences.  Dr. Gallagher is a leader in on-line courses for
nutrition.
Nancy W. Gaston, MA, RD.  Nutritionist, Nutrition Promotion Staff,
USDA/Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP).  Nancy is the USDA
project coordinator and co-authored the course material with the following
Nutrition Promotion staff: Alyson Escobar, MS, RD; Myrtle Hogbin, RD;
Sedigheh-Essie Yamini, PhD, RD., and Charlotte A. Pratt, PhD, RD (formerly
on staff at CNPP).  The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion is
actively involved with the application and promotion of the USDA/DHHS
Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the USDA Food Guide Pyramid.
For additional information on this course, visit:
http://www.ecu.edu/usda/register.htm <http://www.ecu.edu/usda/register.htm>
Nancy W. Gaston, MA, RD
USDA/Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Nutritionist
1120 20th Street, NW, Suite 200N
Washington, DC 20036
phone: 202-606-5284
nancy.gaston@usda.gov <n*@usda.gov>
fax: 202-208-2322

Scottie Misner, PhD, RD
State EFNEP Coordinator
University of Arizona
Cooperative Extension
Department of Nutritional Sciences
309 Shantz, PO Box 210038
Tucson, AZ 85721-0038
(520)-621-7123
FAX(520)-621-9446
e-mail: misner@ag.arizona.edu <m*@ag.arizona.edu>

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Lucy K. Bradley
Extension Agent, Urban Horticulture
Maricopa County
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
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