Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior

08/13/2026

JNEB Press Release: A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that although all adults with visual impairment studied were classified as having medium or high culinary skills, many still faced significant barriers to independent meal preparation, underscoring the need for accessible cooking education and support.
📄View the press release:https://www.jneb.org/pb-assets/Health%20Advance/journals/jneb/JNEB-PR-Jul2026-Suppl-WIC-FINAL-1786544151083.pdf
📰The article is openly available for 90 days via promotional access at: https://www.jneb.org/article/S1499-4046(25)00532-9/fulltext
🎧Listen to the podcast here: https://www.jneb.org/pb-assets/Health%20Advance/journals/jneb/JNEB-Jul2026-Suppl-WIC-Podcast-Audio-1786543875610.mp3

07/31/2026

The day began with the SNEB Business Meeting before attendees explored concurrent sessions on topics ranging from GLP-1 receptor agonists and nutrition policy to community engagement, food systems, health equity, SNAP-Ed, and lifelong nutrition education.

We closed out an incredible conference by celebrating the achievements of our members during the Awards Ceremony and Presidential Address. We recognized this year's award and scholarship recipients, reflected on the Society's accomplishments, and welcomed incoming SNEB President Adrienne Markworth.
Congrats to our award recipients:
Program Impact Award - Lynn Fredericks
Scholarship of Teachingand Learning Award - Katie Kraus
Early Career Achievement Award - Jessica Soldavini
Helen Denning Ullrich Award for Lifetime Excellence in Nutrition Education - Pamela Koch

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07/30/2026

Plenty of action during day two of !

We opened with an original poem, "Ode to SNAP-Ed" written and performed by Leah Brown, followed by "A State of the Science on Nutrition Policy" covering key nutrition policy actions of 2025-2026. Read the full poem here: https://sneb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ode-to-SNAP-Ed.pdf.

The rest of the day was jam-packed with 15+ concurrent sessions covering topics from nutrition policy and systems change to food justice, digital innovation, and community health. See you all tomorrow for the third and final day of SNEB 2026!

07/29/2026

An eventful first day of !

Nutrition educators from near and far are meeting this week in Washington, D.C., to discuss the latest research and practice. A massive thank you to our incredible speakers, attendees, and partners who traveled to make this conference come alive! Highlights include our thought-provoking Bee Marks Communication Symposium, insightful concurrent sessions, a JNEB Rapid Reviews session, and a fun opening and poster reception to close the day.

Excited for another program-packed day two!

07/29/2026

Family, Nutrition and Health State Program Leader - South Carolina State University 1890 Research and Extension - Orangeburg, SC

A new Family, Nutrition and Health State Program Leader job is available in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Check it out on Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior.

07/28/2026

Welcome to Washington, D.C.!

While the SNEB 2026 Conference officially begins tomorrow, today was filled with learning, networking, and hands-on experiences. Attendees took part in pre-conference activities including a food-foraging workshop, a foraging walk, the Career Fair, the USDA NIFA-AFRI Poster Session, and the SNEB–ASNNA Hill Day.

We're excited to officially kick off the conference tomorrow morning and can't wait to see everyone there!

07/28/2026

More than 80 nutrition education leaders from across the country came together today for the SNEB–ASNNA Hill Day to advocate for the future of nutrition education on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Together, they met with congressional offices to share how nutrition education improves health, strengthens communities, supports agriculture, and helps Americans make informed food choices. Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to lend their voice and champion continued federal investment in evidence-based nutrition education!

07/25/2026

Director of Disability Resources and Learning Support - Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine - Spokane, WA

A new Director of Disability Resources and Learning Support job is available in Spokane, Washington. Check it out on Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior.

07/24/2026

REGISTERED DIETITIAN - Adventist Health Mendocino Coast d/b/a Adventist Health-Me - Fort Bragg, CA

A new REGISTERED DIETITIAN job is available in Fort Bragg, California. Check it out on Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior.

07/22/2026

SNEB has submitted a letter to the HELP Committee Chair, Senator Bill Cassidy, and Ranking Member, Senator Bernie Sanders, supporting the Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2026.

We believe evidence-based nutrition education and policy play an important role in helping children and families make informed food choices. Our letter highlights support for transparent food labeling, nutrition research, public education, and protecting children from deceptive food marketing.

🔗Read the full letter to learn more:https://sneb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SNEB-LOS_Childhood-Diabetes-Reduction-Act_2026.07.22.pdf