Going Global: Barriers and Bridges to International Nutrition Work

This products is free for those who attended FNCE^® 2019.

When dietitians first learn of global nutrition work, the first question often asked is, "How can I get involved?" This session will highlight how RDNs from a wide array of professional backgrounds can get involved in global nutrition work via speakers representing areas of volunteerism, non-profits, government organizations, and public universities.

Strategies for bridging the barriers to global nutrition work will be addressed, including how to build networks with potential partners doing global work and how to identify and access helpful resources. Organizations who would benefit from working with dietitians will be identified. Additionally, potential grants and other funding sources will be discussed. Attendees will leave with a personal action plan of how they can become involved in global nutrition initiatives.

Planned with the Global Member Interest Group

CPEU: 1.5
CPE Level: 2 - Intermediate
Learning Need Codes: 4020, 1060, 7180

Performance Indicators:

• 12.1.1 Promotes nutrition programs and resources to address issues of food security, nutritional health and overall health and wellness.
• 2.2.2 Considers and respects the opinions, creativity, values, beliefs and perspectives of others.
• 4.2.8 Identifies and implements a plan to address the problem, issue or challenge.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the various roles that RDNs can play in the global nutrition arena.
• Outline agencies at all levels that could provide opportunities for global nutrition work and list resources available to initiate international work.
• Develop a personal action plan to transition to global work utilizing the strategies, lists, and information shared by panelists.

Moderator

• Jen Brewer, MA, RDN

Speakers

• Charlotte Block, MS, RD
• Laurie Sauerwein, MS, MScPH, RD
• Linda Yarrow, PhD, RDN, LDN, CDE
• Yibo Wood, PhD