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What is SNE?
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.
Who
Belongs to SNE?
SNE is an international community
of professionals actively involved in nutrition education and health promotion.
Their work takes place in colleges and universities, government agencies,
cooperative extension, communications and public relations firms, the
food industry, voluntary and service organizations and with other reliable
places of nutrition and health education information. Click here
to view the SNE membership categories.
"SNE's 'smallness' allows me to feel like a member of the SNE family. As a faculty member who teaches nutrition to elementary education majors, I can't think of a better source of inspiration than the journal, the SNEEZE listserv, and my colleagues in SNE."
- Carol Friesen, Faculty, Ball State University, Indiana
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.
Public Policy Updates
The primary purpose of SNE's Public Policy Program is to make recommendations on member identified priority public policy issues (e.g., Child Nutrition Reauthorization, Food Guide Pyramid, and Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity) to Congress, the White House and government agencies. By 2010, SNE will establish a plan to expand the purpose of SNE's Public Policy Program to include building the advocacy skills of SNE members.
Recent SNE Public Policy activity can be found online. The SNE Public Policy Web page includes positions, policy statements and letters, in addition to legislative and regulatory updates and links to Federal nutrition-related web sites.
Networking Opportunities
Gain the opportunity to discuss ideas and thoughts with leading nutrition educators worldwide.
Publications
The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB): JNEB is the official publication of the Society. Issued bimonthly, this peer-reviewed scientific periodical offers cutting-edge research articles and reports, contrasting viewpoints on hot topics, creative program ideas, and professional reviews of recently released materials for nutrition educators. A subscription to
the Journal is included with SNE membership and is available in print or online. The online version includes a sophisticated search engine that makes it easy to locate and archive articles of interest, and to circulate abstracts to colleagues. The Journal is also indexed in MedLine, PsychINFO and other major databases.
SNE eCommunicator: SNE's online newsletter covers new hot topics in nutrition education and public policy issues, while keeping you abreast of SNE activities.
Continuing Education during the SNE Annual Conference
Network each year during the SNE Annual Conference and receive discounted member registration rates. The SNE Annual Conference is an excellent event for nutrition educators and researchers offers access to the latest developments in food, nutrition, and education. The SNE annual meeting provides a forum for discussion and debate of diverse issues and interests and is becoming increasingly global in scope. The meeting, which is generally held in July, provides attendees with new research, creative ideas, and practical techniques applicable in many settings. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the SNE annual meeting while earning continuing education credits and advancing your knowledge and skills."The annual meetings are consistently the most stimulating and creative of any I attend. I love the diversity that is brought together so well through this Society. It broadens my mind and challenges my spirit!" - Helen Derryberry, Nutrition Education and Training Coordinator for Tennessee
Member Only Listserv
SNEEZE is the official listserv of SNE. This online forum allows members and the SNE leadership to share information on SNE and nutrition topics. It is popular among members as a way to keep abreast of what nutrition professionals and public policy leaders are thinking, get answers to research and other work related questions, find resources, network with other nutrition professionals, obtain information about job opportunities, receive public policy updates, and feel connected to the SNE membership.To sign up for SNEEZE, send a message to dpalmer@aesop.rutgers.edu saying "Sign me up for SNEEZE". Be sure to include in the body of the email the address to which SNEEZE messages should be sent.
To remove your name from the listserv, send a message to LISTSERV@EMAIL.RUTGERS.EDU and, in the text of your message (not the subject line), write: SIGNOFF SNEEZE_L.
"SNEEZE connects me to a variety of ideas and concerns, to which I would not normally be exposed. SNE has enhanced my professional life in general, but SNEEZE enriches it on a daily basis." - Susan Miller, Consultant
Student Member Listsev
Join SNEEZE_students, the SNE Student Member listserv. Discuss issues with other SNE student members that are relevant in the Nutrition Education field.
With messages delivered directly to your email account, you can:
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Discuss student life in the field of nutrition education
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Exchange ideas
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Request information
- Share resources
- Make student social plans for the annual conference and more!
It's easy! To join the SNE Student Member listserv, please send an email to
Kelly Ryan at kelryan@eden.rutgers.edu .
Opportunity for Leadership and Personal Growth
On an individual basis, SNE offers members opportunities to refine leadership and professional skills by serving on committees, task forces and divisions and holding elective office. Share your ideas, develop new friendships, and expand your professional horizons by joining SNE today."The extent to which I have been encouraged to grow over the years through my association with SNE cannot be measured. I look forward to continuing this journey with my SNE colleagues for many years to come." - Linda Benjamin Bobroff, Food and Nutrition Extension Specialist, Florida
Choice of Special Interest Divisions. Click here to view full descriptions.
- Communications
- Food and Nutrition Extension Education
- Healthy Aging Division
- Higher Education
- International Nutrition Education
- Nutrition Education for Children
- Nutrition Education with Industry
- Public Health Nutrition
- Social Marketing
- Sustainable Food Systems
- Weight Realities
Insurance
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Professional Development
SNE is working to raise the visibility of the profession and the role of the nutrition educator. SNE provides information and, as appropriate, actively supports or provides comments on public policy initiatives, programs, and proposed spending of interest to the nutrition educator.
