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ournal to Participate in Globalheme Issue on Hunger and Hu-an DevelopmentThe Council of Science Editors is

rganizing a Global Theme Issue onoverty and Human Development,nd the Journal will be a part of it.cience journals throughout theorld will simultaneously publishapers on this topic of worldwidenterest in order to raise awareness,timulate interest, and encourageesearch into poverty and humanevelopment. This is an interna-ional collaboration with journalsrom developed and developing coun-ries. To date, 200 journals havegreed to participate by publishingew original research, review arti-les, editorials, perspectives, newstories, and other types of articles onhe subject of poverty and human de-elopment. The Journal will dedicatets entire November 2007 issue to thismportant subject.

NDEP Provides Free Informa-ion on Diabetes Control and Pre-ention in Multiple LanguagesIf your patients are ethnically di-

erse and could benefit from evidence-ased information on diabetes controlnd prevention, order the variety of tipheets and brochures available for freerom the National Diabetes Educationrogram (NDEP). From Spanish toamoan, NDEP has copyright-freeaterials in up to 20 adaptations.he consumer diabetes materials areulturally tailored for high-risk audi-

ADA CALENDAR2007 Food & NutritionConference & Expo

September 29-October 2, 2007Philadelphia, PA

nces in Spanish and 15 Asian and o

2007 by the American Dietetic Associat

acific Islander languages, and adap-ations of these materials have beenade for African Americans, Ameri-

an Indians, and Alaska Natives.ree resources are also available forealth care professionals. NDEP is aartnership of the National Institutesf Health, the Centers for Diseaseontrol and Prevention, and more

han 200 public and private organiza-ions, including the American Die-etic Association. For most publica-ions, commercial, printer-ready CDsre available. To get your free copies,isit www.ndep.nih.gov or call 1-800-38-5383.Donating JournalsMembers often inquire about do-

ating their old Journals to a goodause, but don’t know where totart. The Special Libraries Associ-tion Web site provides a list of or-anizations that accept donations ofld journals and redistribute themo developing countries, found atttp://www.sla.org/content/resources/

nforesour/reftool/bkdonate.cfm. Theournal encourages our readers toake advantage of this opportunity tohare our knowledge.

DUCATIONAL EVENTS

WCRF/AICR Cancer PreventiononferenceNovember 1-2, 2007, Capitol Hiltonotel, Washington, DC. “Food, Nutri-

ion, Physical Activity, and the Pre-ention of Cancer: A Launch Confer-nce.” World Cancer Research Fund/merican Institute for Canceresearch (WCRF/AICR) releases andiscusses its second expert report onancer prevention, discussing whathe research tells us about cancer risks it relates to food and nutrition,hysical activity, and overweight andbesity, with health and diet recom-endations and directions for re-

earch. Attendees earn continuingedical education credit and Ameri-

an Dietetic Association continuingrofessional education credit. Forore information and registration,

ontact the American Institute forancer Research at 1-800-843-8114

r visit www.aicr.org/conference.

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Nutritional Genomics Confer-nceNovember 12-13, 2007, Hellenic

merican University, Hellenic Amer-can Union, 22 Massalias Street, Ath-ns, Greece. The 1st Congress of thenternational Society of Nutrigenet-cs/Nutrigenomics (ISNN) will fea-ure plenary lectures from leadersn the field of nutrition genomics onopics such as genetic variation,utriepigenomics, proteomics, andetabolomics, as well as sessions on

he implications of nutritional genom-cs on cardiovascular disease, hyper-ension, osteoporosis, obesity, cancer,nd diabetes. The implications for in-

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ustry and consumers will also be dis-ussed. For more information, the sci-ntific program, and the abstractubmission form, visit http://www.snn.info.

35th Annual Kilo Diabetes Sym-osiumNovember 16-17, 2007, Adam’sark Hotel, St Louis, MO. The

Current Topics in Diabetes, Endo-rinology, and Vascular Diseases”ymposium, sponsored by Kilo Dia-etes & Vascular Research Founda-ion and Washington Universitychool of Medicine Continuing Med-

cal Education, will include lecturesnd case studies on the manage-ent of type 1 and type 2 diabetes,

he metabolic syndrome, cardiovas-ular disease, hypertension, lipids,besity, renal disease, and patientelf-management. Attendees receiveontinuing medical education credit.or more information, contact sym-osium coordinator Beverly Cantonit Kilo Diabetes & Vascular Re-earch Foundation, 1227 Fern Ridgearkway, Suite 120, St Louis, MO3141; phone: 314/434-6500; fax: 314/

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34-6731; email: Beverly@kilorf.com;eb: www.kilorf.com.Vegetarian Nutrition Confer-

nceMarch 4-6, 2008, 5th Internationalongress on Vegetarian Nutrition,oma Linda University, Loma Linda,A, sponsored by the Department ofutrition, Loma Linda University.or information on registration,ontact Venice Brown at vbrown@lu.edu or (909) 558-4595. For pro-ram inquiries, contact Sujatha Ra-aram, Chair, Scientific Program atrajaram@llu.edu. For online regis-ration and abstract submission ac-ess, visit www.vegetariannutrition.rg. Deadline for abstracts for shortral and poster presentations is No-ember 15, 2007.Clinical Nutrition Management

ymposiumMarch 29-April 1, 2008, Crowne

laza Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX.his year’s Annual Clinical Nutritionanagement (CNM) Dietetic Practiceroup (DPG) Symposium is “Leadingystem Improvement: Optimizingrganizational and Patient Out-

omes.” Although Clinical Nutritionangers (CNMs) have made signifi-

ant progress in improving the qual-ty of patient care and the environ-

ent of care in their organizations,here is still a need for improvementn these care systems. This sympo-ium is designed for CNMs who arenterested in learning more about in-ovative strategies that will improveystems and result in safer, higher-uality care. The topics include: 1)eading system change in a complexnd highly technological healthcarenvironment, 2) using informationechnology to advance clinical andanagement components of health-

are, and 3) using complexity sciencerinciples to build teams. Brochuresith registration information will be

ent to all CNM DPG members inanuary. If you are not currently aNM DPG member and would like toeceive the mailing when available,lease e-mail your request toollackmtg@aol.com or fax to 1-312-75-1405. If you would like to con-ider sponsorship or exhibiting at theymposium, please contact Kelly Da-is at 1-412-647-3621 or daniska@pmc.edu no later than February 1,

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DA Member Named President-lect of the American Associationf Family & Consumer SciencesShelly Nickols-Richardson, PhD, RD,

ssociate professor of nutritional sci-nces, The Pennsylvania State Univer-ity, was named president-elect of themerican Association of Family & Con-umer Sciences (AAFCS) at the recentAFCS 98th Annual Conference &xpo in Reno, NV. Founded in 1909,AFCS is the only national not-for-rofit 501(c)(3) organization providingeadership and support to FCS stu-ents and professionals in multipleractice settings. FCS professionalselp individuals, families, and commu-ities make informed decisions aboutheir well-being, relationships, and re-ources to achieve optimal quality ofife. AAFCS’ 8,000 members are ele-

entary, secondary, and post-second-ry educators, researchers, and ad-inistrators; Cooperative Extension

ducators; and other professionals inusiness and industry, not-for-profitrganizations, and government.

bituary

uanita A. Keeton, RD, June007, was a retired dietitian withhe Hilton Head Regional Medicalenter in South Carolina.