Web course on the Dietary Guidelines 2000

[Mary Davis]

Becky, thanks for sending this.  I would not have known, otherwise!! I still
am not set up to use a computer with the TWIST pieces on it so my review
will be more limited.  Trying to set up a computer with this in Pendleton
WIC  office so I can review from EO and not have to drive to Portland as
often as this process begins in earnest.  Mary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nancy Gaston" <Nancy.Gaston at usda.gov>
To: "Public Health Nutrition Discussion and Information Group"
<phnutr-l at u.washington.edu>
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 6:12 AM
Subject: Web course on the Dietary Guidelines 2000



> SPECIAL ON-LINE COURSE OFFERING through April 30, 2001 from East Carolina

University in Cooperation with USDA/Center for Nutrition Policy and
Promotion..

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> 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.

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> 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:

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> 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.

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> Course instructors:

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> 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.

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> Margi L Gallagher PhD. Professor. East Carolina University School of uman

Environmental Sciences.  Dr. Gallagher is a leader in on-line courses for
nutrition.

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> 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.

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> For additional information on this course, visit:

http://www.ecu.edu/usda/register.htm

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> Nancy W. Gaston, MA, RD

> USDA/Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

> Nutritionist

> 1120 20th Street, NW, Suite 200N

> Washington, DC 20036

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