Spring 2007 International Exchange Forum

Children, Obesity, Food Choice and the Environment:
Helping children make healthful food and lifestyle choices in the school,
home and community environment

With a Special Focus on School Lunch and Nutrition Education in France

Perspectives from the USA and France

April 22-27, 2007
Loire Valley & the Vendee, France

Optional Weekend of Food and Art in Paris

Approved for 22 CPEs for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians and 22 CECH (continuing education contact hours) for Certified Health Education Specialists

Against the culinary and cultural backdrop of the beautiful Loire Valley and Vendee regions of France, a series of presentations, roundtables, panel discussions allowed participants to foster innovative dialog and explore new ideas in food, food choice, nutrition education and community for children and families.

Included detailed tours of two school districts and school lunch!

Private tour and tastings with leading French supermarket retailer HyperU. Special focus on outreach to children.

22 CPEs for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians


Keynote Speaker:
Chef Deborah Madison

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Highlights

  • 6 days of dynamic, interactive, intimate learning experiences and presentations from U.S. and French speakers

  • Leading edge insights from U.S. and French researchers and opinion leaders who are making a difference in the future of children

  • 2 onsite school visits with kitchen and cafeteria tours that included school lunch: elementary and high school-college visits

  • Custom supermarket tour and insights into new products and innovations for the French consumer

  • Private wine tasting and cheese tours

  • Guided tours of Loire Valley chateaus

  • World class cuisine and accommodations in a 15th century castle (Loire Valley) and a 16th century chateau (Vendee)

  • All presentations are in English or translated into English

  • 22 Continuing Education Credits

  • An optional weekend of Food and Art in Paris

  • Featuring research findings from Mintel Group.

Where are we staying in France?

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For additional information on the program, tours, accommodations or travel arrangements, please email inquiry@fieldtoplate.com or call 888.556.4706, Ext 4.