October 20-21, 2004 - Nutrition Update
A two-day seminar (12-14 hours) to update
nutrition knowledge and consider its impact on children's health and Child
Nutrition Programs. Nationally recognized nutrition experts discuss recent
developments and current issues, adolescent nutrition needs, the
relationship between child nutrition and chronic disease, energy metabolism
in children, and nutrition myths and misinformation. Participants will
receive a copy of a current nutrition text, and other valuable resource
materials.
Location: National Food Service Management
Institute, University of Mississippi.
For more information, contact
Beverly Cross or call 800-321-3054.
November 9-11, 2004 -
First Choice
Procurement Seminar
C Pr
Based on First Choice: A Purchasing Systems Manual for School Food
Service, 2nd Edition, the workshop presents procurement education that
supports the delivery of nutritious and appealing meals
to children. It
emphasizes the links among purchasing, nutrition integrity, food safety, and
financial success of the program. Target audience includes child nutrition
professionals, school administrators and business managers, and others
interested in learning more about the procurement process in Child Nutrition
Programs. Approved for ASFSA credit; approval from other organizations
possible.
Location: National Food Service Management Institute, University of
Mississippi
Registration fee: $50.00. Registration deadline: October 20, 2004
For more information,
contact
Beverly Cross or call 800-321-3054
Feature of the month: 10 minute Lessons for School food service (no time to
train?)
Includes a set of 12 ten minute lessons. This resource is available for
purchase from NFSMI and counts towards continuing education credits. For
more information call 1-800-321-3054.
Take 5! Fruit and Veggie Challenge
September is National 5-A-Day month!
Receive 1 CEU for participating in this challenge from SNA.
Click here for more information
Online Chats
Receive one continuing education credit by
participating in an online chat
group and learn from industry leaders as well as share your experiences and
knowledge. Another great way to learn without having to put in a lot of
time. For more information visit:
http://www.asfsa.org/continuinged/ .
