memo
DATE:
April 27, 2016
TO:
WIC Coordinators
FROM:
WIC Nutrition Unit
SUBJECT:
National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course 2016
The University of Minnesota 2016 National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course will be held
July 27-29. Many of the conference topics are relevant to WIC practice and include:
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Opioid and Marijuana Use During Pregnancy and Lactation
Support for Families of Infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Effects of Depression on Nutrition and Weight in Pregnancy
Nutrition as an Integral Part of Preconception and Interconception Care for Women
Influencing Eating Behaviors of Parents and Children: Marketing & Labeling Policies and
Behavioral Economic Strategies
Microbiome and Obesity
Taste Preferences and Feeding Behaviors of Parents and Young Children
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Guidelines
Talking about Nutrition and Weight Before and Between Pregnancies
This is an excellent opportunity to update your nutrition and breastfeeding knowledge and to
network with other nutrition and health professionals.
Visit MNIC Registration to learn more and to register. Included in this Wednesday Update is a
flyer to share with other nutrition and health professionals.
Distance education options are available for certain sessions. As in previous years, local
agencies will have access after the course to the distance education option at no charge.
However, there will be a fee for continuing education credits and certificate. Information on
how to access the distance education option and to obtain continuing education credits will be
made available after the course via the WIC Wednesday Update.