How to Promote Food Skills and Mental Health
January 12, 2021
This session will share how food and cooking programs can be implemented to help promote food knowledge, food skills, and food access.
How Nutrition, Activity and Physical Environment Affect Children’s Ability to Focus & Self-Regulate
January 12, 2021
Research indicates that enabling children with self-regulation skills impacts their emotional well being which positions them to better succeed academically. Participants will be provided with practical strategies to optimize readiness for learning in the classroom and at home using the NAP challenge: Nutrition, Activity and Physical environment checklist.
Inter-professional Collaboration to Promote Mental Health
January 12, 2021
A Registered Nurse and a Registered Dietitian collaborated to develop and provide a workshop for nutrition educators (professional and non-professional frontline staff). The goal of this interprofessional project was to increase knowledge, understanding and staff capacity of mental health and mental health promotion through nutrition respectively.
The Community Food Centre Model for Healthy Eating, Mental Health & Social Inclusion
January 12, 2021
At this workshop you will learn how to develop programs and spaces with an emphasis on social inclusion.
The Gut Microbiome and Mental Health
January 12, 2021
In this presentation, Ruth Harvie, a PhD student at the University of Otago (New Zealand), explains what the microbiome is, what it does, and its role in mediating the effect of food on the gut-brain axis.
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Approach in Public Health
January 12, 2021
This presentation highlights the Leeds, Granville and Lanark District Health Unit’s journey of embedding a culture of health, wellness and resilience into their organization.
Weight Stigma, Nutrition & Physical Disabilities
January 12, 2021
In this presentation, the presenters highlight client stories regarding weight stigma in the context of physical disabilities and its impact on mental health and nutrition.
The Link Between Poverty & Mental Health
January 12, 2021
In this presentation, Michael shares his personal journey out of poverty, recovery from cancer and mental illness, highlighting the interlocking relationship between mental health, poverty and healthy eating in his experience.
The Role of Nutrition in My Recovery from Schizophrenia
January 12, 2021
During this session, Sean shares his moving personal story and the powerful role of nutrition in his recovery from schizophrenia.
The Food Industry’s Role in Sustainable Eating & Circular Economy
January 12, 2021
This session explores the societal shifts that will need to take place to support a more sustainable food system.