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Economics of Obesity: Is New Public Policy Justified?

Economics of Obesity: Is New Public Policy Justified?. AAEA – Food & Agricultural Marketing Section USDA – Economic Research Service Farm Foundation The Food Industry Center – University of Minnesota. Session 1 - Overview. Social, Political, Economic Context For Obesity Policy

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Economics of Obesity: Is New Public Policy Justified?

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  1. Economics of Obesity: Is New Public Policy Justified? AAEA – Food & Agricultural Marketing Section USDA – Economic Research Service Farm Foundation The Food Industry Center – University of Minnesota

  2. Session 1 - Overview • Social, Political, Economic Context For Obesity Policy • Elizabeth Johnson, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture, USDA • The Growth in Obesity and the FDA Obesity Working Group Report • Tomas Philipson – FDA and University of Chicago

  3. Session 2 - Challenges for Economic Analysis of Obesity Policy • Reconciling Economic Decision Theory with Dietary Choice • Trenton G. Smith, University of California, Los Angeles • Statistical Issues and Recommended Improvements in Dietary Intake Surveys • Alicia L. Carriquiry, Iowa State University • The Economics Analysis of Obesity Interventions • Eric Finkelstein, RTI International • Discussions with Food Manufacturers and Restaurant Chains on Food Product Characteristics and Labeling • Mary Muth, RTI International, David Zorn, Food and Drug Administration, and Katherine Kosa, RTI International

  4. Session 3 – The Influence of Information • Affective Health Claims for Agricultural Commodities to Today’s Overweight Americans • James E. Tillotson, Tufts University • Do Nutritional Labels Affect Caloric Intake? • Rudolfo M. Nayga, Jr., Texas A&M University and Sung-Yong Kim, Gyeongsang National University (Korea) • Diet Quality and Calories Consumed: The Impact of Being Hungrier, Busier, and Eating Out • Lisa Mancino, Economic Research Service, USDA • Obesity and Self-Image: A Reality Check for Marketers • Albert W. Tanenbaum, President, The FoodFit Company

  5. Session 4 – Effects of Current Food Policy • 20th Century Demand for Food and Nutrition • Timothy K.M. Beatty, University of British Columbia and Jeffrey T. LaFrance, University of California, Berkeley • Investing in Government Policy for Healthy Consumers and a Healthy Produce Industry • Robert Guenther Vice President for Public Policy, United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association • Economics of Nutrition Labeling in Restaurants and Other Food-Away-From Home Sources • Jayachandran Variyam, Economic Research Service, USDA • Participation in Food Assistance and Risk of Obesity in Women and Children: Evidence from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics • Sonya Jones, University of Tennessee

  6. Session 5 – Leading Edge Free Market Solutions • Dealing With Obesity: Free Market Approaches in Context • Walt Armbruster, Managing Director, Farm Foundation • Effects of Health Awareness and Nutritional Research on Industry – The Potato Sector • Mac Johnson, Vice President of Marketing, U.S. Potato Board • Dairy Foods and Weight Management • Karen Kafer, Nutrition Communications National Dairy Council • Private Sector Strategies for Stemming the Costs of Obesity • Barbara Moore, President and CEO, Shape Up America

  7. Session 6 – Wrap-Up Session • Policy and Research Challenges – Panel and Audience • Jean Kinsey, The Food Industry Center, University of Minnesota • Betsey Kuhn, Director, Food and Rural Economics Division, Economic Research Service, USDA • Richard A. Williams, Jr., Director, Div. of Market Studies, Office of Scientific Analysis and Support, CFSAN, FDA, HHS

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