Kansas Nutrition Council

Mission …

To provide structure and leadership for linking Kansas professionals in nutrition and related fields.

Goals …

• Stimulate interest in and furnish resources for nutrition issues in Kansas .
• Communicate, network and provide mutual support among nutrition educators.
• Provide continuing education and opportunities for professional growth for members and peers.

Membership Benefits …

• Opportunities to network with professionals and consumers interested in nutrition across the state.  Your membership helps the Kansas Nutrition Council make the annual nutrition conference possible.
• The KNC newsletter - updates members on nutrition education activities, provides resources.
• KNC membership directory

KNC offers mini grants to provide Kansas Nutrition Council members representing an organization or group with a source of funding to assist with a nutrition-related educational opportunity.

Scholarships are offered to nutrition or dietetics students enrolled in Kansas colleges and

universities and offered to Kansas residents enrolled in dietary manager programs.

KNC is affiliated with the Society for Nutrition Education.

To join KNC, contact Sandy Perkins at sperkins@kdheks.gov or 785-296-1323.

Spring Conference ...

Save the Date

Thursday, April 15, 2010
8:00 am - 4:30 p.m.
Kansas State University Student Union Grand Ballroom
Parking garage on site

For more info on the conference:
Karen Hanson, R.D.,L.D., CHFS

Scholarship Opportunities ...

Scholarship opportunities are now available!

Click here to download the 2010 Kansas Nutrition Council Scholarship Application

Click here to download the Member Mini Grant Application.

2009-2010 KNC Board ...