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Dear Community,
At this year’s conference, we are honored to feature so many inspiring youth leaders—and today, we are happy to spotlight another exceptional young voice: Smriti Mehta.
Smriti is a high school student passionate about nutrition education and public policy. She’s committed to making nutrition science easier to understand for everyone. Smriti has given a TEDx Talk on nutrition, published a children's book, and runs a blog focused on simplifying complex nutrition topics for a wider audience. Her work earned her the Let’s Eat Healthy CA Award from the Dairy Council of California, and she’s dedicated to ensuring that more people have access to the knowledge they need to make healthier food choices.
This presentation will explore how teaching about food and nutrition can significantly address key societal challenges, from rising healthcare costs to climate change. The session will highlight the importance of nutrition education and its potential to create lasting change within schools, communities, and healthcare systems.
By the end of the session, attendees will leave with concrete tools for promoting nutrition education and improving food systems in their own environments. The session aims to inspire educators, parents, and policymakers to view nutrition education not just as a health issue, but as a critical lever for social justice, environmental sustainability, and economic growth. LEARN MORE
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