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 Industry Initiatives
American Council for Fitness and Nutrition
The
American Council for Fitness and Nutrition (ACFN) works with partners to raise awareness
of the nutrition education and physical activity programs designed to improve community
health and to demonstrate the commitment of public, private and nonprofit sectors to
finding effective obesity solutions.
GMA Board Statement and Guiding Principles for the Food and Beverage Industry on Diet, Physical Activity and Health.
The GMA board of directors approved a
statement of commitment and guiding principles in 2003 expressing the industry's
commitment to help address the problem of obesity around the world.
Industry Position Statement on School Wellness Policy
This
statement details the industry's commitment to school wellness policies, focusing on
general industry principles as well as nutrition education, physical activity and wellness
policy, and food and beverages sold in schools.
The 2006 GMA Industry Report on Health and Wellness
The 2006 Industry Report on Health and Wellness profiles CPG industry initiatives to combat obesity and promote
healthy lifestyles. Based on a health and wellness survey of GMA companies, this comprehensive report also includes information
about industry initiatives to promote the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, appropriate school wellness policies and
responsible marketing practices.
Weekly Reader MyPyramid Curriculum
GMA sponsored a nationwide education campaign with
Weekly Reader Corporation Consumer and Custom Publishing (WRCC&CP)
to promote the government's new MyPyramid to students, teachers and families. GMA and Weekly Reader distributed 58,000
posters
to Weekly Reader subscribers consisting of a
teacher's guide and student activities, and a bilingual parent
take-home component in English and Spanish. The materials include math, nutrition and science activities. Weekly Reader
estimates the education campaign reached more than 4 million students.
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3/16/2010
Science Forum
Washington, DC
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4/7/2010
Consumer Complaints Conference
Washington, DC
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4/7/2010
Foodborne Illness Litigation Conference
Washington, DC
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4/13/2010
Food Labeling Workshop: Complying with Regulatory Requirements for the Labeling of Packaged Foods
Washington, DC
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6/8/2010
Food Labeling Workshop: Complying with Regulatory Requirements for the Labeling of Packaged Foods
Minneapolis, MN
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