Event

Nutrient Essentials: Sodium and the Healthy Plate

When/Where

July 9–11, 2008
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Chicago, IL

About the Conference

Agenda
View agenda or download PDF.

Meeting objectives:

• Engage with the medical community, supply chain, regulatory officials and other pertinent parties in this issue.
• Share knowledge in an open forum about best practices for reducing sodium content.
• Obtain a deeper understanding of sodium’s place in the diet and food production.
• Gain a public health perspective on dietary recommendations as they relate to the restaurant industry.
• Develop a better understanding of consumer tastes, preferences and dietary patterns.

Discussion topics include:

• Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
• Sodium and the Healthy Plate.
• The Health Effects of Reducing Sodium.
• Nutrition through the Consumer's Eyes.
• Sodium and the Science of Taste.

Cost

• Regular registration (by July 3) is $425 for NRA and GMA members, $550 for non-members.
• Registration for government officials is $100.
  The registration fee includes two continental breakfasts, one lunch, breaks and two evening receptions.

Register

Download the registration form (PDF) or register online. Deadline for regular registration is July 3, 2008.

Hotel

This conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. A limited number of hotel rooms have been booked for meeting attendees at $229 a night. Contact the hotel directly at (312) 565-1234 to reserve your room.

Continuing Education

The Commission on Dietetic Registration has approved this program for 13 hours of continuing professional education.

Contact

Sheila Weiss
Director, Nutrition Policy
National Restaurant Association
sweiss@restaurant.org
Phone: (202) 973-3668