Every five years Loma Linda University hosts the International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition (IVNC) », bringing together the researchers and health professionals at the forefront of research on the important topics in the field. In March of 2008 the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietary Practice Group was present for the 5th edition of the ICVN, where we shared a booth with our friends from the Vegetarian Resource Group. With over 700 people in attendance, this year was the largest Congress and we had a fantastic opportunity to reach them with VN's message. During the previous Congress I was a student at Loma Linda University.
Five years later I was able to speak to many current students about what our DPG does and our new rate for student members (only $10!). Several did not know about our Practice Group and others were very happy that a 'professional' group exists that focuses on vegetarian nutrition. The only down-side to the Congress was how quickly we ran out of materials!
Look for an in-depth report on who the speakers were and what they had to say to appear in the print newsletter soon.
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