Join a group of bestselling authors, health and nutrition experts, nutrition researchers and journalists for an exciting and informative discussion of what is “good” food - from the personal to the global…

The Optimum Diet
Andrew Weil, MD
Director, Program in Integrative Medicine, Clinical Professor of Medicine, The University of Arizona

Healthy Food in Healthcare: Making Change Happen
David Wallinga, MD
Director, Food & Health Program, Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy

Andrew Weil, MD
A frequent lecturer and guest on talk shows, Andrew Weil is an internationally recognized expert on medicinal plants, alternative medicine and the reform of medical education. Dr. Weil received his M.D. from Harvard Medical School in 1968. From 1971-75, as a Fellow of the Institute of Current World Affairs, Dr. Weil traveled in North and South America and Africa collecting information on drug use in other cultures, medicinal plants and alternative methods of treating disease. From 1971-84, he was on the research staff of the Harvard Botanical Museum and conducted investigations of medicinal and psychoactive plants. Dr. Weil is the Founding Director of the Program in Integrative at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine where he is also Clinical Professor of Medicine. He is a best-selling author of seven books, including most recently: Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Physical and Spiritual Well-Being, The Healthy Kitchen (with Rosie Daley), 8 Weeks to Optimum Health and Spontaneous Healing. Dr. Weil writes a monthly newsletter, maintains a popular website (drweil.com), and writes a monthly column for Prevention magazine. He also serves as the Director of Integrative Health and Healing at Miraval Resort in Arizona.

David Wallinga, MD
Dr. Wallinga is a physician and Director of the Antibiotic Resistance Project at the Minneapolis-based Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP). He's a national expert in the use of antibiotics in animal agriculture, as well as in the regulation of pesticides and other environmental chemicals and their health impacts on children. Dr. Wallinga is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School, Princeton University and Dartmouth College. In addition to practicing medicine, he has worked as a consultant to the World Bank and the World Health Organization, and with the U.S. Agency for International Development. From 1996-2001, he was Senior Scientist in the Public Health program of the 500,000 member Natural Resources Defense Council. He is author of Putting Children First: Making Pesticide Levels in Food Safer for Infants & Children, co-author of several journal articles on pesticide regulation as it pertains to children's health, and a contributing author to In Harm's Way: Toxic Threats to Child Development.

Tara Lemmey - Moderator
Chief Executive Officer, LENS Ventures San Francisco, CA

Following their presentations, the public will have an opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with the speakers. Your questions may be submitted in advance with registration.

The New Pyramid seems very confusing to the general public; is it being re-evaluated to be changed or changed back to the previous pyramid?

I would like to know what the top five foods are one can eat to guard against cancer or perhaps safeguard against a recurrence of cancer. What are the top five foods to avoid?

Are artificially sweetened sodas a better choice for children, adolescents, and adults? Which sweeteners are safe?

Can you briefly touch upon Emotional Eating? How can the public be better educated on the relations of the mind-body-spirit connection and such addictive behaviors?

What is the scoop on antioxidants improving one's health? What is the best way to get the RDA of antioxidants? Is there one?

Could you please elaborate on what you eat and drink on a typical day? How do you accomplish a balanced diet while traveling?

What is the iron requirement for seniors?

What is the risk of developing "mad cow like disease" in the human in the UA? What do you advise about eating beef?

What are the health implications of fluoride in the water or in toothpaste?

What do you think about the idea that being fat can be healthy and not linked to disease?

Is there a micronutrient to help prevent Alzheimer's disease?

Are frozen vegetables as good as fresh?

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