'Food for Your Whole Life' Early Bird Ticket Prices Expire April 1

SAN FRANCISCO, March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Food for Your Whole Life health symposium, scheduled for June 6 and 7, 2010, in New York City at the Grand Hyatt, currently has limited tickets available for the public and for health professionals.  The symposium is offering 12 continuing education hours for Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs).  Category 1 CME credit for MDs, PAs, RNs and NPs has just been added through Columbia University.

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Tickets for health professionals are currently priced at an early bird rate before April 1.  

In addition to the principal sponsor the California Walnut Commission, and affiliated sponsors HealthCorps, American Institute for Cancer Research and New York State Dietetic Association, Food for Your Whole Life is pleased to announce new patron sponsors USA Pears, Wild Blueberry Association of North America and USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council.  

The first symposium of its kind, Food for Your Whole Life will bring together internationally recognized researchers, clinicians, educators and health experts who will offer their expertise on age-based nutrition for optimal health and disease prevention. This symposium has been created to provide people with the information and tools necessary for achieving wellness throughout the life cycle.

Schedule of Events:

Sunday, June 6, 2010 (Program: 12:00pm-5:00pm):  Open to the general public, health professionals and media, America's favorite doctor, Dr. Mehmet Oz, will open the symposium with an entertaining presentation to empower attendees to take charge of their health.  Drs. Michael Roizen and David Katz will provide vital information about the role food and lifestyle choices make towards overall health and well being.  Brian Wansink, PhD, will present his research on ways to get children to eat healthier.  Fun, interactive cooking and exercise demonstrations and select health screenings will also be featured.  

Monday, June 7, 2010 (Program: 8:30am-5:15pm):  Open to health professionals and media only. Renowned health experts and industry leaders will present the latest information, offer clinical applications and provide their unique insight into the best foods and lifestyle behaviors correlating to various stages of life, from birth to senior years.  Attendees will leave understanding age-related links between nutrition, disease and health, better able to advise patients.

A media-only press conference with the presenters will be held Monday, June 7, from 7:00-8:00am at the Grand Hyatt, New York City.

Food for Your Whole Life is presented by the California Walnut Commission, in partnership with HealthCorps, American Institute for Cancer Research, New York State Dietetic Association, USA Pears, Wild Blueberry Association of North America and USA Dry Peas and Lentil Council.

SOURCE Food for Your Whole Life