“There is no scarcity of opportunity to make a living at what you love to do; there is only scarcity of resolve to make it happen.”

 

                                                                    - Wayne Dyer

 

News for Veterans: 
The IFPA is now approved by the US Department of Veteran’s Affairs for reimbursement. See the IFPA website (http:www.ifpa-fitness.com) for details.

 

 
News on the Obesity Epidemic:
Under Secretary Eric M. Boost, USDA’s Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services  hosted a series of USDA Healthier Nutrition Forums across the US addressing the USDA’s role in promoting nutrition and reducing obesity rates. This important forum was moderated by Deputy Under Secretary Kate H. Coler. Participants ranged from national nutrition experts, the advocacy community, agriculture producers, state and local government agencies, school officials, teachers, parents and students.

Search the USDA website for future USDA Forums.

USDA Healthier US Nutrition Forum 2004 contacts:

Location Contacts
Daytona Beach, FL Steve Watson
Nashville, TN Steve Watson
Oxford, MS  Steve Watson
Manchester, NH Charlie De Julius (617) 565-6418
Milwaukee, WI  Lawrence Ruddman (312) 353-1045
Springfield, MO  Craig Forman (303) 844-0314
Indianapolis, IN  Lawrence Ruddman (312) 353-1045

                                    

                                                   

                                              

                                   

                                  

                                    

 

Sincerely,

Jim Bell, President