Society for Nutrition Education
Public Policy Program Purpose

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.

• Priority Issues
• SNE’s Advisory Committee on Public Policy
• How to Get Involved / Grassroots Efforts
• Legislative and Regulatory Bulletins
• Questions – Contact SNE
• Federal Nutrition Education Related Web Site Links
• ACPP Committee Bulletin Board
• SNE in Action – Positions, Policy Statements and Letters

Advisory Committee on Public Policy

Jennifer Wilkins, PhD, RD - Co-Chair

Elyse Levine - Co-Chair

Committee Members (Chair positions listed)
Marilyn Briggs, MS, RD - Child Nutrition Reauthorization, White House Conference
Joyce Counihan - Food Security, Hunger, and Safety (includes federal food & Nutrition programs)
Judythe Gatchell, MS, RD, LD
Joi Hatch - Health Care Reform
Julia Lapp, PhD, RD - Dietary Guidelines, Food and Activity Environment
Katryn Soltanmorad, RD - Child Nutrition Reauthorization
Melody Steeples, MPH, RD - Dietary Guidelines, Food and Activity Environment
Barbara Sutherland, PhD
Ana Claudia Zubieta, PhD - Food Security, Hunger, and Safety (includes federal food & Nutrition programs)
Linda Boeckner, PhD, RD - Board Liaison
Jackie Williams, CPA - Assigned Staff