Free Hunger Effects Talk in Jackson, Scott City

On June 27-28, an important, grant-funded, free education opportunity is being offered to the public regarding the effects of hunger and what everyone can to help in their community.

Registered dietitian, Carol Morrow, MA, RD, LD, will provide education opportunities in southeast Missouri at the Scott City Nutrition Center at 10:45 a.m. on June 27 and the Jackson Senior Citizens Center at 10:15 a.m. on June 28. Participants in the free program will learn how hunger can strike any household and how it can hurt children, families, and communities. Participants will identify ways they can take action in their community to help feed hungry children and families.

Additionally, the presentation focuses on how children can be both hungry and overweight at the same time. Participants will understand the effects of hunger and overweight on children and identify ways they can help address the problem.

"This is a very worthy and informative program in which persons from student through advanced age can become involved in their family's health and community's health, building a better future for our area," said Morrow.

As a Kids Eat Right Campaign member, Morrow was awarded one of 52 mini-grants by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation. Kids Eat Right is a platform designed to ensure that sound nutrition recommendations are part of childhood obesity prevention. A member-driven public education campaign, Kids Eat Right mobilizes the Academy's more than 74,000 members to support families, schools, and communities in their pursuit of quality nutrition for all children. Registered dietitians are the food and nutrition experts and the most qualified professionals to bring families and communities along in the quest to help Kids Eat Right.

Visit kidseatright.org for tips, articles, recipes and videos to help families shop smart, cook healthy, and eat right.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is a 501(c)3 charity devoted exclusively to nutrition and dietetics. It funds scholarships and awards, public awareness and research projects and Academy strategic initiatives, and is the largest provider of scholarships and awards in the field of dietetics. The Foundation's mission is advancing public health and nutrition utilizing the expertise of Registered Dietitians. Visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation at eatright.org/foundation.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Academy is committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. Visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at eatright.org.