Providing
tools for professional
growth and leadership development
The Society for Nutrition Education (SNE) represents the unique professional interests of nutrition educators in the United States and worldwide. SNE is dedicated to promoting effective nutrition education and communication to support and improve healthful behaviors and has a vision of healthy communities through nutrition education and advocacy. SNE provides forums for sharing innovative strategies for nutrition education, expressing a range of views on important issues, and disseminating research findings. Members of SNE educate individuals, families, fellow professionals, and students, and influence policy makers about nutrition, food, and health.
Contact us at:
Society for Nutrition Education
9100 Purdue Road, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Tel. 317-328-4627 or 800-235-6690
Fax 317-280-8527
Vision
To promote healthy communities through nutrition education and advocacy.
Mission
The Society for Nutrition Education promotes effective nutrition education and communication to support and improve healthful behaviors.
Guiding Principles and Values of SNE & SNEF
• Well-informed decision making
Goals
of SNE
Grow
and maintain a dynamic Society that promotes nutrition education practice
and research, and serves nutrition educators.
Action Steps:
- Promote the nutrition education profession
- Promote global involvement through international membership, annual conference speakers and Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB) articles and reviewers
- Provide networking opportunities through SNEEZE (SNE member listserv), annual conference, special interest divisions, and other venues
- Provide mentoring programs through JNEB, annual conference and divisions
- Promote participation in special interest divisions
- Provide professional development and share research results through JNEB, annual conference and webinars
- Increase visibility of SNE and nutrition education through collaborations and public policy work
Provide access to research-based nutrition education resources for nutrition educators, other professionals and the public.
Action Steps:
- Publish research articles, briefs, review of educational materials and GEMs (Great Educational Materials) in JNEB
- Increase and maintain educational materials on MyPyramid eCatalog
- Maintain SNEEZE, the SNE member listserv
- Offer exhibits, poster sessions, members showcase, JNEB workshop, and pre/post conference workshops at annual conference
- Present webinars
- Maintain SNE and JNEB websites
Advocate for policies that support healthful eating, food security and sustainable food systems.
Action Steps:
- Prepare action alerts, sign-on letters, policy recommendations and communications with congress through the Advisory Committee on Public Policy (ACPP)
- Collaborate with other organizations to promote nutrition policy
- Provide public policy education, advocacy training and professional development
- Communicate policy updates at annual conference and in JNEB
- Adopt member-submitted Resolutions
Promote research related to effective nutrition education and behavior change at the individual, community and policy levels.
Action Steps:
- Publish research articles and briefs in JNEB
- Present JNEB Best Article Award for research
- Present Student Research Awards at annual conference
- Organize annual conference research presentations
- Issue JNEB press releases
- Develop special supplemental issues of JNEB, including the annual conference abstract supplement
- Advocate for nutrition research funding.
- Develop joint position papers with other nutrition, education, health and professional organizations
Build collaborations with nutrition, education and health organizations, government and industry to promote healthy communities.
Action Steps:
- Provide access to expertise and networking among SNE members from organizations, government and industry via cross postings of SNEEZE materials
- Develop joint position papers with other nutrition, education, health and professional organizations
- Build alliances on nutrition policy
- Participate in the USDA, Center for Nutrition Policy Promotion MyPyramid Partnership
- Promote division collaborations with other nutrition, education, health and professional organizations
- Collaborate with speakers, workshops, exhibitors and sponsors at annual conference
- Provide nutrition education expertise to government agencies, professional organizations and NGOs
Identity
Statement
SNE is an international organization of nutrition education professionals
who are dedicated to promoting effective nutrition education and communication
to support and improve healthful behaviors with a vision of healthy
communities through nutrition education and advocacy. Our members conduct
research in education, behavior, and communication; develop and disseminate
innovative nutrition education strategies;and communicate information
on food, nutrition, and health issues to students, professionals, policy
makers, and the public. SNE members share ideas and resources through
our journal, newsletter, annual conference, and the members-only listserve.
Our Divisions offer networking opportunities for members with similar
interests and expertise.
Online Membership RenewalDue February 1, 2010
SNE Call for Abstracts
Late-breaking Deadline March 1, 2010
SNE REPORT ON CNR
Executive Summary
Press Release
Full Report
The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB) is a source of the latest information in nutrition education. In the past year, news stories from major media outlets have come from JNEB research articles. JNEB is on the forefront of research that's relevant in our world today! Please see below for some of fhe latest news from JNEB!
Weight may factor into attitudes about health club workouts - Los Angeles Times
Negative Emotions Outweigh Intent to Exercise at Health Clubs - ScienceDaily
Fat People May Be Turned Off By Health Clubs - Examiner.com
Four Ways to Curb Your Child's TV Snacking - ParentDish (blog)
Future SNE Meetings Mark your calendars now for these upcoming meetings! SNE Annual Conference 2010 July 24 -27, 2010 Peppermill Resort, Spa & Casino Reno, Nevada SNE Annual Conference 2011 July 24 - 26, 2011 Hyatt Regency Crown Center Kansas City, Missouri |
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