
Available via
WEBINAR
FREE
for Members
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.
Friday
March 23, 2018
Welcome and Conference Objectives
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Session 1: Unique dietary needs and challenges meeting these needs for the 65+ population
Keynote Presentation: Hidden Hunger in Older Adults: Size and Scope of the Challenge and its Role in Healthy Aging
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Food, Nutrients and, Dietary Patterns for Healthy Aging
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Defining Hidden Hunger in the Context of Aging in the US
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Morning Networking Break
Q&A and Panel discussion
Session 2: Strategies and interventions to diagnose and address hidden hunger in the 65+ population
Innovative Programs to Diagnose and Address Hidden Hunger, with Measureable Outcomes
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A Role for Food Fortification and Dietary Supplementation in Combating Hidden Hunger Among Older Adults
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Lunch
Addressing Food Insecurity in Homebound Older Adults: Challenges and Opportunities
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Q&A and Panel discussion
Session 3: Bringing Attention to Policy Makers and Public Health Experts
Protecting and Strengthening our Federal Safety Net to Improve Nutrition and End Hunger
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Hidden Hunger and Malnutrition: The Need to Address Both in Policy
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Incentivizing Healthy Eating: Does Purchase Lead to Consumption?
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Q&A and Panel discussion
Closing Remarks
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