Session topics will include: What is flavor and why does it matter?; peripheral sensory signaling and feeding; central integration; flavor and the consumer; flavor in the food industry; and future Erastin directions. Registration is now open. To obtain information or to register, visit www.conf.purdue.edu/flavor. October 12, 2011, 2:00 pm–3:30 pm Eastern. Evidence suggests that early health education and intervention can reduce the

risk factors for childhood obesity and consequential adverse health risks. The “Healthy Kids: School Programs That Work” teleseminar will showcase highly effective, evidence-based strategies for implementing school-based nutrition education and intervention programs, focusing on strategic partnerships as the key to success. Participants will discover how to

gain access to valuable resources to implement best practices Ion Channel Ligand Library in vitro in a variety of school nutrition program models, in order to keep children healthy and fit. Visit www.eatright.org/pd/healthykids for more information. October 17-18, 2011, Hilton Lisle Naperville, Lisle, IL. “Diabetes Science vs Non-sense: Medical Nutrition Therapy & Helping Patients Make Behavior Change” is divided into two 1-day workshops designed specifically for clinical dietitians or other health care providers who work with diabetes patients. After completing both days of the program, participants will be able to identify strategies based on the best available scientific evidence; utilize patient’s blood glucose records to maximize MNT; define pharmacological therapies for type 1 and type 2 diabetes; and apply problem solving strategies during patient encounters. Other topics covered include myth busting, diabetes medications, and behavior change. For more information, visit www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/sugarisnotapoison or email [email protected]. Online registration is available. October 25-27, 2011, Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton,

Košice, Slovakia. The next International Scientific Conference on Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, Food and Function 2011, will facilitate worldwide co-operation between scientists and will focus on current advances in research on nutraceuticals and functional foods and their present and future role in maintaining health and preventing diseases. Leading scientists will present and discuss Histone demethylase current advances in research on nutraceuticals and functional foods as well as new scientific evidence that supports or questions the efficacy of already existing or prospective substances and applications. Novel compounds and controversial but scientifically solid ideas, approaches, and visions will also be presented, with particular focus on health claim substantiation and evidence-based benefits. For more information, visit www.foodandfunction.net or contact [email protected]. November 23-26, 2011, Wow Kremlin Place Hotel, Antalya, Turkey.