Nutrients Webinar | Nutrition Policy and Programs in Educational Settings: Equitable Approaches to Food Security, 22 May 2025

In a time marked by rising health disparities, food insecurity, and growing inequities in access to essential resources, the need to explore how policy and research influence nutrition outcomes has never been greater.

We are delighted to welcome you to the webinar “Nutrition Policy and Programs in Educational Settings: Equitable Approaches to Food Security”. This webinar brings together distinguished academic minds, researchers, and practitioners. Through a series of concise presentations and moderated discussions, this event aims to bring together cross-disciplinary experts in nutrition policy and programs, advance dialogue on equitable food security solutions, and highlight innovative research from the Special Issue. Research shows us how good nutrition is directly linked to better academic performance, improved concentration, and long-term health outcomes. And schools are not just places of learning; they have profound influences on nutritional intake, access, and behaviors.

By studying and strengthening nutrition policies and programs in schools, we create opportunities to reduce health disparities and build the foundation for healthier families and communities. The research presented is innovative and spans multiple geographic contexts, policies, and grade levels.

Date: 22 May 2025 at 4:00 p.m. CEST | 10:00 a.m. EDT | 10:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 820 7490 7778
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/Nutrients-18

Program:

Speaker/Presentation	Time in CEST	Time in EDT
Dr. Sarah Moreland-Russell/Dr. Dan Ferris Chair Introduction	4:00–4:05 p.m.	10:00–10:05 a.m.
Dr. Gabriella Maria Mcloughlin Bridging the Gap in Policy Implementation through a Health Equity Lens: Insights from a 2-Year Study on Measurement Development	4:05–4:15 p.m.	10:05–10:15 a.m.
Dr. Kylie Smith (Video Recording) Are Cooked Nutritious School Lunches Associated with Improved Attendance? Findings From the 2022–23 Tasmanian School Lunch Project	4:15–4:25 p.m.	10:15–10:25 a.m.
Dr. Sarah Moreland-Russell “Salt and Eat It or No Salt and Trash It?” Shifts in Support for School Meal Program Flexibilities in Public Comments	4:25–4:35 p.m.	10:25–10:35 a.m.
Q&A Session	4:35–4:55 p.m.	10:35–10:55 a.m.
Dr. Sarah Moreland-Russell/Dr. Dan Ferris Closing of Webinar	4:55–5:00 p.m.	10:55–11:00 a.m.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.

Webinar Chairs and Keynote Speakers:

Sarah Moreland-Russell, School of Public Health, Washington University in St. Louis, USA;
Dan Ferris, Policy Education & Practice, Center for Social Development, Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, USA;
Gabriella Maria McLoughlin, Temple University, College of Public Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences, USA;
Kylie Smith, Menzies Institute for Medical Research , University of Tasmania, Australia.

Relevant Special Issue:
“Nutrition Policy and Programs in Educational Settings: Equitable Approaches to Food Security”
Guest Editors: Dr. Sarah Moreland-Russell and Dr. Dan Ferris
Submission deadline: 25 August 2025