(Washington, D.C., August 17, 2010)  At a critical time in federal policy discussions on the key issues of child nutrition and health, this year’s National Food Policy Conference, held September 22-23 in Washington, D.C., will assemble the leading players on these topics and provide an up-to-the-minute analysis of emerging policies. The meeting is coordinated by the Consumer Federation of America in cooperation with the Grocery Manufacturers Association.

The conference will explore how to assure sustainability in child nutrition and health programs in an uncertain economy, examine the next generation of food labels, and discuss the application of the new Dietary Guidelines. Other highlights include panel discussions on measuring progress on improving child nutrition and health; meeting the

HealthierUS School Challenge; new opportunities in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; making healthier food products; food marketing to children; assuring healthy environments for low-income children; and other timely discussions.

For 33 years, the National Food Policy Conference has been a Washington institution and a unique collaboration between consumer advocates, government and the food industry. It is a key national gathering for those interested in agriculture, food and nutrition policy.