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Hidden Hunger: Solutions for America’s Aging Population
Friday, March 23, 2018
The Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
Micronutrient deficiency in older adults—often termed “hidden hunger”— is caused by a number of biological and environmental factors that may not be immediately obvious to health care providers. As a result, the condition is not well diagnosed or documented. This one-day event, designed for public health officials, healthcare practitioners, and scientists interested in elder nutrition, will focus on our current understanding of hidden hunger in the U.S. and highlight the role of policies to encourage quality health care practices that focus on promoting adequate nutrition in the elderly.
Scientific Organizing Committee
Manfred Eggersdorfer, PhD (DSM)
Gordon Jensen, MD, PhD (UVM College of Medicine)
Simin Meydani, DMV, PhD (Tufts University)
Keri Marshall, MS, ND (DSM)
Duffy MacKay, ND (CRN)
Katherine Tucker, PhD (UMass Lowell)
Julie Shlisky, PhD (Sackler Institute for Nutrition Science)
Megan Bourassa, PhD (Sackler Institute for Nutrition Science)
Speakers
Regan Bailey, PhD, MPH, RD, CPH, Purdue University
Jeffrey Blumberg, PhD, Tufts University
Bob Blancato, MPA Matz, Blancato and Associates
Katherine Tucker, PhD, UMass Lowell
Simin Meydani, DMV, PhD, Tufts University
Ucheoma Akobundu, PhD, RD, Meals on Wheels
Mary Ann Johnson, PhD, University of Georgia
Caitlin R. Hodgkins, Office of Congressman James P. McGovern, Committee on Agriculture
Emily Allen, AARP
Friday
March 23, 2018
9:00 AM
Welcome and Conference Objectives
Speaker
Manfred Eggersdorfer, PhD
DSM
Session 1: Unique dietary needs and challenges meeting these needs for the 65+ population
Session Chairperson
Moderator: Gordon Jensen, MD, PhD - UVM College of Medicine
9:10 AM
Keynote Presentation: Hidden Hunger in Older Adults: Size and Scope of the Challenge and its Role in Healthy Aging
Speaker
Simin Meydani, DVM, PhD
Tufts University
9:45 AM
Food, Nutrients and, Dietary Patterns for Healthy Aging
Speaker
Katherine Tucker, PhD
UMass Lowell
10:10 AM
Defining Hidden Hunger in the Context of Aging in the US
Speaker
Regan Bailey, PhD, MPH, RD, CPH
Purdue University
10:35 AM
Morning Networking Break
10:55 AM
Q&A and Panel discussion
Session 2: Strategies and interventions to diagnose and address hidden hunger in the 65+ population
Session Chairperson
Moderator: Duffy MacKay, ND - Council for Responsible Nutrition
11:40 AM
Innovative Programs to Diagnose and Address Hidden Hunger, with Measureable Outcomes
Speaker
Mary Ann Johnson, PhD
University of Georgia
12:05 PM
A Role for Food Fortification and Dietary Supplementation in Combating Hidden Hunger Among Older Adults
Speaker
Jeffrey Blumberg, PhD
Tufts University
12:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM
Addressing Food Insecurity in Homebound Older Adults: Challenges and Opportunities
Speaker
Ucheoma Akobundu, PhD, RD
Meals on Wheels
1:55 PM
Q&A and Panel discussion
Session 3: Bringing Attention to Policy Makers and Public Health Experts
Session Chairperson
Moderator: Keri Marshall, MS, ND - DSM
2:40 PM
Protecting and Strengthening our Federal Safety Net to Improve Nutrition and End Hunger
Speaker
Caitlin R. Hodgkins*
Office of Congressman James P. McGovern, Committee on Rules · Committee on Agriculture (*not participating in webinar)
3:05 PM
Hidden Hunger and Malnutrition: The Need to Address Both in Policy
Speaker
Bob Blancato, MPA
Matz, Blancato and Associates
3:30 PM
Incentivizing Healthy Eating: Does Purchase Lead to Consumption?
Speaker
Emily Allen
AARP Foundation
3:55 PM
Q&A and Panel discussion
4:40 PM
Closing Remarks
Speaker
Gilles Bergeron, PhD
The Sackler Institute for Nutrition Science