2022 Georgia Nutrition Council Annual Conference

800 Front Avenue,Columbus GA 31901

23 February, 2022

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Embracing Nutrition for All: Promoting Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in Health & Nutrition Embracing Nutrition for All: Promoting Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in Health & NutritionWhile diversity, inclusion, and equity are three interconnected concepts, they far from interchangeable. As practitioners of health and nutrition, our services must encompass all the ways in which people are different and unique. By looking through a broader lens, we can see that diversity is more than race, ethnicity, or other common demographics. The recipients of our work also differ in thought processes, cultural influences, and daily living. In order to provide the best services, we must merge the way in which we deliver our services to include, accept, and celebrate the various perspectives of the people we serve. Ultimately, we must examine the value we place on the equitable distribution of access, opportunity, and improvement of health. These concepts are deeply connected to the overall health and nutrition of people. Access to the best food, nutrition services, and advice for healthy living for a diverse population requires a diverse group of educated professionals. With a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, nutrition professionals can best work—individually and together—to achieve effective, innovative collaborations to improve the health of all Georgians. The 2022 Georgia Nutrition Council Conference will be held in vibrant Columbus, Georgia on February 23rd -25th. Set along the Chattahoochee River, sharing a border with Alabama, Columbus has become a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts. The city boasts the longest urban whitewater rafting course in the world and a thrilling zip line across the river. Columbus' thriving downtown area is a mecca for attractions, restaurants, and shops. This conference is pending approval for CPEU (Continuing Professional Education Units for dietetics professionals by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. CEU hours for School Nutrition Professionals have been applied for with the School Nutrition Association.President's Welcome EventThe Georgia Nutrition Council President, Diandria Barber, invites you for an evening of good food, stellar drinks, and great entertainment. This welcome event will take place on Wednesday, February 23 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Chattahoochee Room at the host hotel. This event is included in the FULL conference registration. Conference HotelColumbus Marriott Book Your Room Here Discover a compelling blend of high-tech and high-touch amenities at Columbus Marriott. Originally constructed as a mid-nineteenth-century cotton mill, our downtown hotel is only steps from the Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Springer Opera House and the Chattahoochee RiverWalk. After a day of adventure, retreat to our spacious rooms, showcasing complimentary Wi-Fi, pillowtop mattresses and room service. Select our concierge-level hotel accommodations for exclusive access to our private lounge and thoughtful amenities. Dine downtown at our on-site restaurant, Houlihan's, where an array of delicious entrées await, and prioritize your well-being in Georgia at our outdoor pool and fitness center. When you're not attending an event at the adjacent Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center, host a business function or social occasion in one of our five venues. Whatever brings you here, allow Columbus Marriott to provide the professional service and luxurious amenities you deserve. The purpose of the Georgia Nutrition Council is to bring together professionals from all fields of nutrition in order to broaden their perspectives of nutrition and to unite their efforts in addressing nutrition problems in Georgia. Specific objectives of the organization shall be to: Promote and provide nutrition education Promote awareness of current nutrition research Serve as a source of nutrition information