Culinary Medicine: Harnessing the Power of Food as Medicine

About the Keynote Presentation:

Culinary medicine uses nutrition science and behavioral medicine to best suit the needs and preferences of an individual, while taking into account their cultural traditions and beliefs, budget, and other personal circumstances that play a role in dietary decision-making. Research has found associations between chronic inflammation and diseases including arthritis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and many other common illnesses. The anti-inflammatory diet is a crucial part of mitigating risk for diet-sensitive conditions and working to prevent them.

This year, we are privileged to welcome Dr. Melanie Hingle as the Eva M. Holtby Endowed Keynote speaker. In her presentation, 'Culinary Medicine: Harnessing the Power of Food as Medicine', Dr. Hingle will discuss ways that proper nutrition can help to prevent chronic disease, pain, and inflammation, and share key information on the anti-inflammatory diet. A culinary demonstration will follow the Symposium Keynote, offering viewers practical examples of the concepts addressed in 'Culinary Medicine'.

Livestream participants may log on at anytime during the Symposium to view and listen to any or all segments presented throughout the day.

The Eva M. Holtby Endowed

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Melanie Hingle, PhD, MPH, RD

Principal Investigator, 'Culinary Medicine':

A University of Arizona Initiative

Nutrition Scientist and Public Health Researcher,

UArizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Assistant Dean, UArizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Associate Professor, UArizona School of Nutritional Sciences,

Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health

and the Bio5 Institute

Program Agenda

Saturday, May 6, 2023

9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (MST ~ please note: MST and PDT are currently the same time)

VIA LIVESTREAM

9:00 a.m.

Welcome and Introductions

C. Kent Kwoh, MD

Director, the University of Arizona Arthritis Center

Chief, Division of Rheumatology,

UArizona Department of Medicine

Professor of Medicine and Medical Imaging,

UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson

The Charles A. L. and Suzanne M. Stephens

Endowed Chair in Rheumatology

9:05 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.

T'ai Chi: Meditation in Motion

Jude McCarthy

T'ai Chi Specialist

Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort - Tucson

9:40 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

The Healthy Weight Philosophy

Mike Siemens, MS

Clinical Director of Exercise Physiology

Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort - Tucson

10:50 a.m. - 12 Noon

The Eva M. Holtby Endowed Keynote Presentation