“Nutrition Resolutions for
2010”
Press Release
January “Culinary Nutrition News”
Focuses on 2010 Nutrition Resolutions
St. Augustine, Fla., January 5,
2010—There is no better time than now to make nutrition a
priority, according to the American Culinary Federation Chef & Child
Foundation (CCF) and Clemson University, Clemson, S.C. Nutrition experts
shed light on important nutrition topics for the new year in the January
issue of “Culinary Nutrition News: Nutrition Resolutions for
2010.” Download the free three-page article at www.acfchefs.org/CNN.
As the debate on health care continues, chefs and at-home cooks must
focus on preventing diseases through nutritional changes. The January
article outlines several topics that will be addressed in 2010 articles
and at American Culinary Federation (ACF) regional and national events,
including nutrition for the baby boomer generation, healthful cooking
and nutritional ingredient substitution and balancing the plate. Lastly,
authors share the results from a 2009 nutrition survey of ACF chefs.
The February “Culinary Nutrition News” article will be
posted online Monday, February 8.
The American Culinary Federation’s Chef & Child Foundation
and Clemson University partnered in May 2009 to offer a series of
monthly “Culinary Nutrition News” articles. Written by
experts, articles are designed to bridge the nutrition gap for chefs by
providing up-to-date research information. Articles are free, and are
posted on ACF’s Web site, www.acfchefs.org/CNN, the first Monday of each month.
Hundreds of articles have been downloaded each month and provide chefs
and the public with the knowledge needed to make more nutritious
decisions in the kitchen.
CU CHEFS® (Clemson University’s Cooking and Healthy Eating
Food Specialists) instructional program, led by Dr. Marge Condrasky,
Associate Professor in Food Science and Human Nutrition, is a registered
trademark of Clemson University designed to promote changes in menu
planning, food purchasing, food preparation and food consumption
behaviors with a goal of fostering good health through healthy
nutrition. “Culinary nutrition” is the application of
nutrition principles combined with food science knowledge displayed
through a mastery of culinary skills. The results are healthy eating
behaviors grounded in culinary confidence and nutrition alertness. CU
CHEFS® promotes an awareness of the latest trends in foods and
nutrition through the demonstration of proficient culinary skills to
produce flavorful, health-inspired menus for schools, churches,
restaurants. Clemson University, located in Clemson, S.C., is ranked 22
among the nation’s top public institutions. Since 2001, Clemson
has doubled external research funding, raised the academic profile of
the student body, increased retention and graduation rates, launched
high-profile economic development and has earned national accolades,
including being named TIME magazine’s Public College
of the Year.
The American Culinary Federation, Inc., established in 1929, is the
premier professional organization for culinarians in North America. With
more than 22,000 members spanning 230 chapters nationwide, ACF is the
culinary leader in offering educational resources, training,
apprenticeship and accreditation. In addition, ACF operates the most
comprehensive certification program for chefs in the United States. ACF
is home to ACF Culinary Team USA, the official representative for the
United States in major international culinary competitions, and to the
Chef & Child Foundation, founded in 1989 to promote proper nutrition
in children and to combat childhood obesity. For more information, visit
www.acfchefs.org.
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Contact: Leah Craig
Communications Manager
(904) 484-0213
lcraig@acfchefs.net