The Georgia Nutrition Committee for National Defense was formed in 1940 as a non- profit organization. The name was changed in 1950 to Georgia Nutrition Council (GNC). The purpsoe of the Georgia Nutrition Council is to bring together professionals from all fields of nutrition in order to broaden their perspectives of nutrition and unite their efforts in addressing nutrition problems in Georgia. It is composed of citizens, business leaders, and professionals concerned with nutrition.
GNC Conference 2010 - ADA Approved for 12.5 Hours
February 25-26 at the Dolce Atlanta-Peachtree Conference Center.
1. Send GNC Conference Registration Fees to Univ. of Georgia for Early Rates through Friday, February 5, 2010. Rates increase February 6, 2010.
2. Hotel accommodations can be made by contacting: Dolce Atlanta Peachtree Conference Center 770-487-2666/1-888-270-6222
GNC Conference Rates
$77.00 (Double Occupancy per night) Government Rate w/required documentation/forms.
$129.00 (Double Occupancy per night) Non-Government Rate)
Conference Brochure
Conference Registration Form
Scholarship Applications
For complete guidelines click on the scholarship link above.
Is your membership current for 2010?
Membership renewal deadline was December 31, 2009. You still have time to renew and have your information printed in the directory.
On the Menu:
View the Newsletter for a quick and easy nutritious meal- Baked Honey-Mustard Salmon and Broccoli with Brown Rice.
Georgia Nutrition Council Student Research Competition
The Georgia Nutrition Council sponsors a Student Research Competition at the annual conference. Designed to encourage interest in nutrition and food science research among undergraduate and graduate students, the competition provides monetary awards for first place oral presentation ($250), second place oral presentation ($150), and ($100) for either third place oral or best poster. Selection for the award is based upon quality and presentation of data in either the oral or poster format.
Eligibility criteria:
- Senior-level undergraduate or graduate student in a Georgia-based Nutrition, Dietetics, or Food Science program
- Approval of student's faculty
- Membership in Georgia Nutrition Council
Conference location and time: Thursday, February 25, 2010 Dolce Atlanta-Peachtree Conference Center, Peachtree City.
For additional information on the student research competition, contact Mildred Cody at mcody@gsu.edu.
To join the Georgia Nutrition Council complete and submit the application available at www.gagnc.org Professional dues are $25.00/year. Student dues are $10/year.
Coming in late Spring! A nutritional handout detailing Healthier Food Choices.
- For use in a party relevant to the upcoming holiday
- Nutritional Tips
- A cost conparison of healthy party foods
2009-2010 GNC Executive Board Members