5th Annual Nutrition and Health Conference -


7:00-8:15 am	REGISTRATION (breakfast on your own)

8:15-8:30 am	WELCOME/OPENING Andrew Weil, MD & Fredi Kronenberg, PhD

8:30-9:30 am	PLENARY #1 Andrew Weil, MD An Overview of Macronutrients

9:30-10:30 am	PLENARY #2 Christopher Gardner, PhD A Whole Food Approach to Optimal Nutrition

10:30-11:15 am	TASTING OPPORTUNITY

11:15-12:15 am	PLENARY #3 Jeffrey Blumberg, PhD Anit-Oxidants: An Update on Efficacy and Safety

12:15 am - 12:45 pm	ASK THE EXPERTS Question-and-answer session

12:45-2:00 pm	LUNCH


2:15-3:15 pm	CONCURRENT SESSIONS

	A.	Victoria Maizes, MD Unbreakable Bones: Can Diet Deliver?

	B.	Russell Greenfield, MD Probiotic Therapy: Promise and Problems

	C.	Steven Devries, MD Natural Options for Prevention of Heart Disease - an Integrative Cardiologist's Perspective

	D.	Iman Hakim, PhD The Role of Tea in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

	E.	David Heber, MD, PhD Phytonutrients: Nature's Bonus from Plant Foods

	F.	Wendy Kohatsu, MD Mediterranean Diet Deconstructed: Evidence-based Culinary Medicine and Practical Applications

3:30-4:30 pm	CONCURRENT SESSIONS
	G.	Tieraona Low Dog, MD To Supplement or Not to Supplement: That is the Question!

	H.	David Wallinga, MD walking the Talk, Eating the Talk: Advocating for Healthier Food in Healthcare Settings

	I.	David Kiefer, MD Weight-Loss Supplements: Evidence-Based Assessment

	J.	Pamela McDonald, NP Diet, Cardiovascular Disease, and Beyond

	K.	Cynthia Thompson, PhD, RD Nutritional Resources

	L.	Brian Shelley, MD Mindful Eating and Living (MEAL)

4:45-5:45 pm	PLENARY #4 David Ludwig, MD, PhD Nutrigenomics. Fruits & Vegetables: Implications for Prevention

5:45 to 6:45 pm	MEET THE FACULTY RECEPTION



7:30-8:20 am	BREAKFAST/REGISTRATION

8:20-8:30 am	INTRODUCTION TO THE DAY

8:30-9:15 am	PLENARY #5 Daphne Miller, MD The Jungle Effect: Discovering the Nutritional Secrets of Indigenous Diets from Around the World

9:15-10:00 am	PLENARY #6 Gary Taubes , MD Adiposity

10:00-11:00 am	TASTING OPPORTUNITY

11:00 am-12:00 pm	PLENARY #7: David Perlmutter, MD Brain Preservation & Functional Enhancement

12:00-12:30 pm	ASK THE EXPERTS Question-and-answer session

12:30-1:45 pm	LUNCH

2:00-3:00 pm	CONCURRENT SESSIONS

	M.	Christopher Gardner, PhD The Battle of the Diets: Is Anyone Winning (at Losing)?

	N.	Jeffrey Blumberg, PhD Evidence-Based Nutrition and the Problem of Proof

	O.	Roberta Lee, MD Beverages: Drink and Be Healthy

	P.	Kathleen Matt, PhD Stress, Nutrition, and Health

	Q.	Dan Mei Li, PhD Chinese Traditional Medicinal Foods

	R.	Robyn DeBell, MS, RD & Mark Tarbell Eat Clean and Healthy with Local Ingredients

3:15 - 4:15 pm	CONCURRENT SESSIONS

	S.	Gale Welter, MS, RD Running on Empty: Fad Diets and Athletic Performance

	T.	Nicole Hollis, MS, RD In Support of Moms and Babies: Promoting Breastfeeding in Practice

	U.	Mindy Kurzer, PhD Tofu vs. Tempeh: Is Fermented Soy Better?

	V.	Stanford Newmark, MD Diet and ADHD - Can Nutritional Intervention Really Make a Difference?

	W.	Louise Gagne, MD Carbohydrates: Love'm or Leave'm? The Glycemic Index Explored

	X.	Randy Horwitz, MD, PhD Is There an Ideal Auto-Immune Diet?


4:30-5:30 pm	PLENARY #8: Michael Holick , MD, PhD Vitamin D for Your Health: A D-Lightful Story






7:30-8:20 am	BREAKFAST/REGISTRATION

8:20-8:30 am	INTRODUCTION TO THE DAY

8:30-10:15 am	PLENARY #9 CANCER & DIET PANEL David Alberts, MD Moderator Iman Hakim, PhD Green Tea and Lung Cancer Prevention Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD Vitamin D and Colorectal Cancer Patricia Thompson, PhD Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, and Breast Cancer Sherryl Crow, PhD Quantifying Exposure to Bioactive Food Constituents in Cancer Prevention Research

10:15-11:00 am	TASTING OPPORTUNITY

11:00-11:45 am	PLENARY #10 Andrew Weil, MD Anti-Inflammatory/Healthy Aging Diet

11:45 am-12:15 pm	ASK THE EXPERTS Question-and-answer session

12:15-12:30 pm	CLOSING REMARKS Andrew Weil, MD & Fredi Kronenberg, PhD

Tasting Opportunities abound at the Health and Nutrition Conference

"How fabulous to come to a conference & being served delicious, healthy food. The emphasis on whole natural foods is refreshing."

A chocolate tasting during the 2006 Nutrition and Health Conference

"Wonderful network opportunity among disciplines, which normally does not occur in other courses."

Fresh fruit and veggies from the garden

"Great balance of evidence-based recommendations."

Dr. Weil takes a moment to take part in the chocolate tasting during a previous Conference

"Very well organized, consistent messages, energetic speakers."

A cup of tea provides a relaxing break

"Nothing else like this..."

Networking with colleagues at the 2006 Health and Nutrition Conference

"I learned a lot and was able to network with others."

Delicious and healthful ingrediants

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