Past Events

Washington State Food & Nutrition Council Annual Conference: "The Right to Eat: Exploring Food Policy, Access and Equity"
September 25, 2009 - Renton, WA
The Washington State Food and Nutrition Council and Access to Healthy Foods Coalition co-sponsered this conference which explored the issue of "food justice" and the ways that food policy—from the national to the local level—affects each of us. Speakers suggested specific actions to improve the food environment.

Revised State Plan Launch & Regional Obesity Prevention Meetings
July 2008 - December 2008
In a series of regional meetings throughout the state, the Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention Program (NPAO) at the Washington State Department of Health introduced community partners to new data about obesity in our state and the revised Washington State Nutrition and Physical Activity Plan. Attendees had an opportunity to meet and connect with county and community partners in their region to craft strategies to prevent obesity, relevant for their community.

Local Food Policy Councils: Getting Started Workshop
May 2008
Teams from 12 Washington counties gathered for an all day workshop featuring Mark Winne, author of Closing the Food Gap, and other national and regional local food policy experts who shared their experiences and lessons learned. Presentations and materials from the workshop are available.

Washington State Smart Screen Time Summit
May 2007
The University of Washington Center for Public Health Nutrition and the Washington State Department of Health hosted this day-long summit to exchange information about the impact of screen time in childhood. Presentations and materials are available.