CCFN

CCFN Annual General Meeting
Rena Mendelson, M.Sc., Dsc., RD
Professor, Department of Nutrition, Ryerson University
Chair, CCFN Board of Trustees

Obesity in Canada
Dr. Ian Janssen, PhD
School of Physical & Health Education, and
Department of Community Health & Epidemiology
Queen’s University
Dr. Janssen addressed current aspects of obesity in Canada – its prevalence, impact on morbidity and mortality and trends.

Policy Scan – Identifying the Policy Possibilities
Dr.Lynn McIntyre, CCFN Trustee and Chair of CCFN Policy Committee
Professor, Faculty of Health Professions Dalhousie University

Presented new findings from work CCFN has commissioned to look at Canadian policies which impact obesity and possible policy gaps in an interactive format.

Policies that are Working – New Zealand Food Accord
Cliff Tasman-Jones, Medical & Scientific Director
New Zealand Nutrition Foundation

Last year the food industry committed "to do all that is possible to encourage all sectors of the food industry to create commercially successful products and services that will make a positive contribution to the health of all New Zealanders". Cliff Tasman-Jones provided a full account of the status of this initiative.

Policy Action – Eye to 2010 & Beyond
Peter Fonseca, MPP for Mississauga East, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health Promotion

Action that has been taken at many levels of government to combat the obesity epidemic in Canada and how this will affect the future was addressed.

Round Table Session with Members, Key Stakeholders & Experts
CCFN facilitated an interactive with attendees. The objective was to bring together key experts and sector representatives who were charged with the task of devising SMART action steps for each of the sectors represented. Obesity is a multidimensional issue that must be addressed by public health, government, food industry, researchers and consumers all working together toward effective solutions.

Agri-Food Innovation

CCFN was a proud gold sponsor at the inaugural Agri-Food Innovation Forum on June 20, 2005. Food, A Healthy Value Proposition program included influential guest speakers, thought provoking panel discussions with timely themes and leading experts as well as the opportunity to network. CCFN sponsored the stream: Influences on Agri-Food Innovation: The Preventative Medicine for Health. The themes and format fit into our Cross Country Forums on Obesity. Do plan to attend this morning and the entire event.

The Agri-Food Innovation Forum will provided valuable information for public and private-sector scientists, researchers, agricultural producers, business innovators, executives and managers who focus on the agriculture and food sector and its impact on human health. For more information including registration information, download the brochure.

Influences on Agri-Food Innovation
Sponsored by:
Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition

Agriculture: The Preventative Medicine for Health

Moderator: Francy Pillo-Blocka, President and CEO
The Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition

How is obesity shaping policy?
Dr. Peter Katzmarzyk, Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor,
School of Physical and Health Education,
Queen's University

Healthy weights, healthy lives
Dr. Sheela Basrur, Chief Medical Officer of Health,
Province of Ontario

Agriculture: The preventative medicine for health
Dr. Diane Finegood, Scientific Director,
The Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes,
Canadian Institutes of Health Research

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