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This unique forum investigated current and emerging challenges related to improving energy balance behavior assessment and intervention via technology, and focused on how the research community might embrace and apply innovative new tools.
	
Am J Prev Med Theme Section: Innovative Tools for Assessing Diet and Physical Activity for Health Promotion
The Tech Summit resulted in four publications, appearing as a theme section in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine:
			Advances and Controversies in Diet and Physical Activity Measurement in Youth
		
This report reviews current developments in dietary intake and physical activity assessment in youth.
Access the full publication.
			Dietary Intake and Physical Activity Assessment: Current Tools, Techniques, and Technologies for Use in Adult Populations
		
This paper summarizes recent technological advancements, such as remote sensing devices, digital photography, and multisensor devices, which have the potential to improve the assessment of dietary intake and physical activity in free-living adults.
Access the full publication.
			Diet and Activity Assessments and Interventions Using Technology in Older Adults
		
This paper reports on the findings and recommendations specific to older adults from the “Tech Summit: Innovative Tools for Assessing Diet and Physical Activity for Health Promotion” forum organized by the North American branch of the International Life Sciences Institute.
Access the full publication.
			Share Save Technology Innovations in Dietary Intake and Physical Activity Assessment: Challenges and Recommendations for Future Directions
		
Dietary intake (DI) and physical activity (PA) data are used in a variety of ways, including to determine nutrient adequacy and deficiency; to assess nutritional, fitness, and health status; to develop health promotion and behavioral interventions; and to understand food chemical and microbiological exposure, food–drug interactions, and pharmacokinetic effects. Methods used to capture these data must therefore be reliable and accurate to ensure confidence when determining quantitative DI and energy intake (EI), food behaviors, and energy expenditure (EE), especially for real-time monitoring and interventions. Moreover, because the underlying pathways and mechanisms regulating energy homeostasis are not fully understood, improved measures can help address challenges in understanding interrelationships between DI and PA.
Access the full publication.
	Organized by:

IAFNS Committee on Balancing Food & Activity for Health

University of California, San Diego 

American College of Sports Medicine

with programmatic input from NIH and USDA ARS
	
Program

Wednesday, 30 November 2016
Welcome & Introductions - Video
IDENTIFY COMMON ISSUES - featured presentations

State of the Science of Energy Balance Research Across the Lifespan - David Allison, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham Video
State of Technology and Innovation related to Physical Activity and Healthful Eating- Eric Hekler, PhD, Arizona State University Video 

Additional Presentations

Guidance and Standards for the Responsible Conduct of mHealth Research - Camille Nebeker, EdD, MS, UC San Diego Video
Circadian Rhythm as it Relates to Overall Health, Wellness, and Risk for Disease - Satchin Panda, PhD, the Salk Institute Video

CHILDREN & YOUTH -  Moderator: Tom Robinson, MD, Stanford

Current Technologies in Diet Assessment & Intervention - Carol J. Boushey, PhD, MPH, RD, University of Hawaii Video
Current Technologies in Physical Activity Assessment & Intervention - Jaqueline Kerr, PhD, MSc University of California San Diego Video 
Advances & Challenges in Measuring Dietary Intake and Physical Activity - Donna Spruijt-Metz, MFA, PhD, University of Southern California Video 

Thursday, 1 December 2016
ADULTS - Moderators: Rick Troiano, PhD, NIH - Intro Video

Current Technologies in Diet Assessment & Intervention - Rick Weiss, MS, Viocare Video
Current Technologies in Physical Activity Assessment & Intervention - Anand Iyer, PhD, WellDoc Video 
Advances & Challenges in Measuring Dietary Intake and Physical Activity - Lauren Ptomey, PhD, RD, LD, University of Kansas Video 

OLDER ADULTS - Moderators: David Klurfeld, PhD, USDA, & Tamara Harris, MD, National Institute on Aging - Intro Video

Current Technologies in Diet Assessment & Intervention - Sai Das, PhD, Tufts University Video
Current Technologies in Physical Activity Assessment & Intervention - Jacqueline Kerr, PhD, MSc, University of California San Diego Video
Advances & Challenges in Measuring Dietary Intake and Physical Activity - Todd Manini, PhD, University of Florida Video 

Concluding Panel & Summit Closing Remarks - Kevin Patrick, MD, MS, UCSD
Full event video playlist can be found on the IAFNS YouTube Channel.

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			Background Information
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		Agenda
	
	Welcome 

Mansi Krishan, IAFNS
Introduction 

Ron Osborn, IAFNS Member Scientist
Challenges in Safety Assessment of Food Packaging Materials- Toxicology - 

Jason Aungst, Division of Food Contact Notifications, U.S. FDA - Video
Challenges in Safety Assessment of Food Packaging Materials - Chemistry

Kirk Arvidson, Division of Food Contact Notifications, U.S. FDA - Video
Migration of Contaminant Residues from Food Packaging

Greg Pace, Sun Chemical Corporation - Video
Analytical Methods for Evaluating Components of Food Packaging Materials

Tim Begley, U.S. FDA - Video
Use of New/Improved Tools and Exposure Assessment Models for Food Packaging Materials

Cian O' Mahony, Crème Global - Video
US Regulatory Perspective

Paul Honigfort, Division of Food Contact Notifications, U.S. FDA - Video
Global Regulatory Perspective

Jim Huang, IAFNS Member Scientist - Video
Panel Discussion - Video

Moderator: Ron Osborn, IAFNS Member Scientist

Panelists: Jason Aungst, Kirk Arvidson, Greg Pace, Tim Begley, Cian O'Mahony, Paul Honigfort

In light of advancements in analytical methodologies which are allowing for progressively lower detection limits resulting in unexpected chemicals being detected in air, water, food, etc., how do we access and utilize this information for safety assessment of packaging materials?
How do we evaluate the safety of nanomaterials in food packaging?
In terms of assessing the safety of packaging materials, how much is enough?

Sustainability and Packaging: Process of Recycling Packaging Materials and Recycled Materials in Food Packaging

Susan Selke, Michigan State University - Video
Contaminant Residues in/from Recycled Paper-Paperboard and Plastics: Contaminant Identification, Food Safety Concerns and Regulatory Controls

Vanee Komolprasert, Division of Food Contact Notifications, U.S. FDA - Video
Case Studies:

i. Mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSHs) and mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAHs)

Stephen Klump, Nestle - Video
ii. a) Di-isopropylnapthalene; and b) Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)

Paul Honigfort, Division of Food Contact Notifications, U.S. FDA - Video
Emerging Innovations and Technologies in Food Packaging

Young Kim, Virginia Tech University - Video
Panel Discussion - Video

Moderator: Doug Copen, IAFNS Member Scientist

Panelists: Susan Selke, Vanee Komolprasert, Stephen Klump, Paul Honigfort, Jim Huang, Young Kim

What are the challenges in utilizing recycled packaging materials in food contact applications and how do we address these challenges?
What are the challenges in identification and safety evaluation of non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) in food contact materials? What are the potential approaches for considering NIAS in the risk assessment of food contact materials?
The challenges of communicating scientific information to a nonscientific audience, particularly the importance of communicating the entire story (example- what we know, what we don't know, not just what we want them to know) while making the information as relevant as possible.

Concluding Remarks

Doug Copen, IAFNS Member Scientist


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Am J Prev Med Theme Section: Innovative Tools for Assessing Diet and Physical Activity for Health Promotion
The Tech Summit resulted in four publications, appearing as a theme section in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine:
			Advances and Controversies in Diet and Physical Activity Measurement in Youth
		
This report reviews current developments in dietary intake and physical activity assessment in youth.
Access the full publication.
			Dietary Intake and Physical Activity Assessment: Current Tools, Techniques, and Technologies for Use in Adult Populations
		
This paper summarizes recent technological advancements, such as remote sensing devices, digital photography, and multisensor devices, which have the potential to improve the assessment of dietary intake and physical activity in free-living adults.
Access the full publication.
			Diet and Activity Assessments and Interventions Using Technology in Older Adults
		
This paper reports on the findings and recommendations specific to older adults from the “Tech Summit: Innovative Tools for Assessing Diet and Physical Activity for Health Promotion” forum organized by the North American branch of the International Life Sciences Institute.
Access the full publication.
			Share Save Technology Innovations in Dietary Intake and Physical Activity Assessment: Challenges and Recommendations for Future Directions
		
Dietary intake (DI) and physical activity (PA) data are used in a variety of ways, including to determine nutrient adequacy and deficiency; to assess nutritional, fitness, and health status; to develop health promotion and behavioral interventions; and to understand food chemical and microbiological exposure, food–drug interactions, and pharmacokinetic effects. Methods used to capture these data must therefore be reliable and accurate to ensure confidence when determining quantitative DI and energy intake (EI), food behaviors, and energy expenditure (EE), especially for real-time monitoring and interventions. Moreover, because the underlying pathways and mechanisms regulating energy homeostasis are not fully understood, improved measures can help address challenges in understanding interrelationships between DI and PA.
Access the full publication.
	Organized by:

IAFNS Committee on Balancing Food & Activity for Health

University of California, San Diego 

American College of Sports Medicine

with programmatic input from NIH and USDA ARS
	
Program

Wednesday, 30 November 2016
Welcome & Introductions - Video
IDENTIFY COMMON ISSUES - featured presentations

State of the Science of Energy Balance Research Across the Lifespan - David Allison, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham Video
State of Technology and Innovation related to Physical Activity and Healthful Eating- Eric Hekler, PhD, Arizona State University Video 

Additional Presentations

Guidance and Standards for the Responsible Conduct of mHealth Research - Camille Nebeker, EdD, MS, UC San Diego Video
Circadian Rhythm as it Relates to Overall Health, Wellness, and Risk for Disease - Satchin Panda, PhD, the Salk Institute Video

CHILDREN & YOUTH -  Moderator: Tom Robinson, MD, Stanford

Current Technologies in Diet Assessment & Intervention - Carol J. Boushey, PhD, MPH, RD, University of Hawaii Video
Current Technologies in Physical Activity Assessment & Intervention - Jaqueline Kerr, PhD, MSc University of California San Diego Video 
Advances & Challenges in Measuring Dietary Intake and Physical Activity - Donna Spruijt-Metz, MFA, PhD, University of Southern California Video 

Thursday, 1 December 2016
ADULTS - Moderators: Rick Troiano, PhD, NIH - Intro Video

Current Technologies in Diet Assessment & Intervention - Rick Weiss, MS, Viocare Video
Current Technologies in Physical Activity Assessment & Intervention - Anand Iyer, PhD, WellDoc Video 
Advances & Challenges in Measuring Dietary Intake and Physical Activity - Lauren Ptomey, PhD, RD, LD, University of Kansas Video 

OLDER ADULTS - Moderators: David Klurfeld, PhD, USDA, & Tamara Harris, MD, National Institute on Aging - Intro Video

Current Technologies in Diet Assessment & Intervention - Sai Das, PhD, Tufts University Video
Current Technologies in Physical Activity Assessment & Intervention - Jacqueline Kerr, PhD, MSc, University of California San Diego Video
Advances & Challenges in Measuring Dietary Intake and Physical Activity - Todd Manini, PhD, University of Florida Video 

Concluding Panel & Summit Closing Remarks - Kevin Patrick, MD, MS, UCSD
Full event video playlist can be found on the IAFNS YouTube Channel.

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Each year, the International Association for Food Protection hosts an Annual Meeting, providing attendees with information on current and emerging food safety issues, the latest science, innovative solutions to new and recurring problems, and the opportunity to network with thousands of food safety professionals from around the globe.
This year, the IAFNS Food Microbiology Committee is supporting the three sessions at the IAFP Annual Meeting.
			How Relevant is Finished Product Testing for Pathogens to Public Health Outcomes?
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Monday, August 1, 2022 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM ET
FDA's final rule "Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food" (the CGMP & PC rule) requires a facility that has identified hazards requiring preventive controls to verify that the preventive controls are consistently implemented and are effectively and significantly minimizing or preventing the hazard. Facilities also need to show the product has not been recontaminated after the preventive control. Verification activities can include physical measurements of the critical limits, product design measurements, environmental and/or product testing for indicator organisms or pathogens, which depend on the preventive control(s) and risks. However, many producers are asked by their customers to test for a multitude of pathogens in their finished product and their environment, to satisfy requirements for lot acceptance, regardless of whether the tests are relevant or even validated for the matrix in question. As a result, excessive testing diverts resources that could be focused on the real defined risks as well as causes products to be rejected to then be reworked or thrown away/wasted when they would not cause a public health issue. In addition, consumers may lose confidence in the food industry when recalls are announced that had no public health implications. This roundtable will discuss criteria for choosing organisms for testing finished product and/or the environment, debate if testing finished product vs. using HACCP monitoring, verification, and validation data are better indicators for lot acceptance, how human behavior fits into public health relevance, what should be recalled when no imminent public health risk has been identified, and whether zero tolerance should be the focus when testing.
Speakers:

• Ben Warren, US Food and Drug Administration

• Martin Duplessis, Health Canada

• Roy Betts, Campden BRI

• Heather Carleton, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Pamela Wilger, Post Consumer Brands
			Whole Genome Sequencing: Challenging and Defining Foodborne Pathogen Species, Risk, and Virulence
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Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM ET
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is now the gold standard for foodborne pathogen identification, epidemiological investigations, and broader studies in microbial ecology. WGS has redefined the foodborne disease outbreak landscape through improved time-to detection resulting in fewer cases. It has further increased resolution of foodborne disease outbreaks by identifying smaller outbreaks that may have historically been overlooked. WGS advances have influenced detection targets, confirmation procedures, and risk assessments. WGS has and continues to redefine genus and species classifications for some foodborne pathogens, as well as provide greater insight into virulence factors. While WGS has advanced understanding of all foodborne pathogens, this technology currently has varying utility among foodborne pathogens. The case studies presented in this symposium are strategically selected to investigate the variation in use and utility of WGS as an epidemiologic and phylogenetic tool. Leading experts will present state-of-the-art case studies of Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella enterica, and Bacillus cereus as representatives of the spectrum of advancements and limitations of WGS technology. This symposium will showcase current WGS impacts on defining or challenging current understanding of a species, its impact on regulation, insight into virulence capacity, and implications for the private sector.
Speakers:
WGS of Listeria monocytogenes: Advancements, Limitations, and Challenges

Martin Wiedmann, Cornell University
WGS of Salmonella enterica: Perspectives on Strengths and Limitations

Dayna Harhay, USDA Agricultural Research Service
WGS of the Bacillus cereus Group: Advancements and Challenges

Sophia Johler, University of Zurich
			Application of New Technologies for Improved Food Safety
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Wednesday, August 3, 2022 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM ET
The announcement of FDA's "New Era of Smarter Food Safety" initiative in 2020 brought heightened visibility to new technologies and approaches to create a safer food supply, including those to enhance traceability, improve predictive analytics, respond more rapidly to outbreaks, and reduce contamination of food. However, with more questions than answers on how the food industry can implement these technologies within their facilities and infrastructures, there exists an opportunity to help close the gap between what's achievable with these technologies and the current state. In this roundtable, a panel of regulatory and industry scientists will discuss how recent innovations in predictive analytics; new tools for risk assessment and environmental monitoring, including how to handle tracking and mapping data; and virtual monitoring technology for use in auditing and inspections can be used to improve food safety and sustainability. In addition, panelists will discuss whether the industry is using these technologies to their fullest extent, and limitations to implementing these technologies in the food industry.
Speakers:
Tim Jackson, FDA

Cindy Jiang, McDonalds

Joseph Holt, OSI Group

Derrick Bautista, Del Monte Foods
	
These sessions are supported by the IAFNS Food Microbiology Committee. Learn more about the IAFP Annual Meeting.
 


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