The Goldring School of Culinary Medicine at Tulane University will host the inaugural "Health and Food" Seminar specifically designed for foodservice instructors at all levels, October 17-19, 2014, in New Orleans.

Highlights of the event include:

• An overview of Tulane's state-of-the-art program involving medical students learning the importance of diet and nutrition through hands on cooking externships
• A panel presentation on innovative programs already in place in culinary programs in the U.S.
• A hands-on exercise in meal preparations focused on re-tooling recipes
• An interactive workshop on re-engineering curriculum
• A presentation on effective ways to teach sensory analysis
• Chef presentations on Seductive Nutrition and Marketing a Healthful Menu

The hospitality for the weekend includes a welcome reception on Friday evening, and lunches and breaks at the Goldring Center.  ACF continuing education units are included in the registration cost as well as each attendee receiving a knife kit and chef's jacket from Mercer Culinary.

The hotel block is at the Marriott Residence Inn the emerging Warehouse District and includes a hot breakfast.  The hotel deadline is October 1.  Don't delay as there are many activities going on that weekend in NOLA including a jazz festival very near the hotel!

You can see the agenda by going to http://www.cafemeetingplace.com/pdf/events/agenda_neworleans14.pdf. Registration for the event can be by purchase order, credit card, or you can request to be invoiced.

The event is limited to 50 attendees because of size of the facility.