Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior

09/01/2026

JNEB Press Release: A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that expiration of universal free school meals increased student hunger, anxiety about meal costs, and decreased school meal participation, highlighting the important role school meal policies play in supporting student well-being.
📄View the press release:https://www.jneb.org/pb-assets/Health%20Advance/journals/jneb/JNEB-Sep2026-PR-Olarte-FINAL-1788271582790.pdf
📰The article is openly available via a CC BY 4.0 license at https://www.jneb.org/article/S1499-4046(26)00386-6/fulltext
🎧Listen to the podcast here: https://www.jneb.org/pb-assets/Health%20Advance/journals/jneb/JNEB-Sep2026-Olarte-Podcast-1788271585490.mp3

09/01/2026

Please join us in welcoming Melissa Heeke as SNEB’s new Executive Director. Melissa joined SNEB in 2025 and has already played an important role in advancing the Society’s mission and strengthening connections among members, volunteers, and staff. With more than 20 years of association leadership experience, Melissa is excited to build on SNEB’s strong foundation and help guide the Society into its next chapter.
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The Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior is pleased to announce that Melissa Heeke, CAE, assumed the role of Executive Director on August 1, 2026. In this role, Melissa will lead SNEB’s strategic and operational efforts, strengthen member and volunteer engagement, and advance the Society.....

08/28/2026

Houston County Extension Nutrition Education Program Assistant - University of Georgia - Athens, GA

A new Houston County Extension Nutrition Education Program Assistant job is available in Athens, Georgia. Check it out on Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior.

08/27/2026

The Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) is pleased to welcome @ Adrienne Markworth, as its new President. Markworth succeeds Susan Stephenson-Martin, MS, who served as president during the 2025-2026 term. In her new role, Markworth will help guide SNEB through a period of significant change in the field of nutrition education and behavior.
Read the full announcement: https://sneb.org/society-for-nutrition-education-and-behavior-welcomes-adrienne-markworth-as-2026-2027-president/

08/26/2026

JNEB Press Release: A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that although all adults with visual impairment studied were classified as having medium or high culinary skills, many still faced significant barriers to independent meal preparation, underscoring the need for accessible cooking education and support.
📄View the press release:https://www.jneb.org/pb-assets/Health%20Advance/journals/jneb/JNEB-PR-Jul2026-Ribas-FINAL-1787763025003.pdf
📰 The article is openly available via a CC BY 4.0 license at https://www.jneb.org/article/S1499-4046(26)00077-1/fulltext.

08/20/2026

JNEB Press Release: A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that adolescents reported TikTok food content cued their desire to eat or try foods and acknowledged that parents could play a protective role in shaping those experiences.
📄View the press release:https://www.jneb.org/pb-assets/Health%20Advance/journals/jneb/JNEB-PR-Aug2026-Bell-FINAL-1787157727963.pdf
📰The article is openly available for 90 days via promotional access at: https://www.jneb.org/article/S1499-4046(26)00131-4/fulltext
🎧Listen to the podcast here: https://www.jneb.org/pb-assets/Health%20Advance/journals/jneb/JNEB-Aug2026-Adrianna-Bell-Podcast-1787157727043.mp3

08/13/2026

JNEB Press Release: A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that although all adults with visual impairment studied were classified as having medium or high culinary skills, many still faced significant barriers to independent meal preparation, underscoring the need for accessible cooking education and support.
📄View the press release:https://www.jneb.org/pb-assets/Health%20Advance/journals/jneb/JNEB-PR-Jul2026-Suppl-WIC-FINAL-1786544151083.pdf
📰The article is openly available for 90 days via promotional access at: https://www.jneb.org/article/S1499-4046(25)00532-9/fulltext
🎧Listen to the podcast here: https://www.jneb.org/pb-assets/Health%20Advance/journals/jneb/JNEB-Jul2026-Suppl-WIC-Podcast-Audio-1786543875610.mp3

07/31/2026

The day began with the SNEB Business Meeting before attendees explored concurrent sessions on topics ranging from GLP-1 receptor agonists and nutrition policy to community engagement, food systems, health equity, SNAP-Ed, and lifelong nutrition education.

We closed out an incredible conference by celebrating the achievements of our members during the Awards Ceremony and Presidential Address. We recognized this year's award and scholarship recipients, reflected on the Society's accomplishments, and welcomed incoming SNEB President Adrienne Markworth.
Congrats to our award recipients:
Program Impact Award - Lynn Fredericks
Scholarship of Teachingand Learning Award - Katie Kraus
Early Career Achievement Award - Jessica Soldavini
Helen Denning Ullrich Award for Lifetime Excellence in Nutrition Education - Pamela Koch

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07/30/2026

Plenty of action during day two of !

We opened with an original poem, "Ode to SNAP-Ed" written and performed by Leah Brown, followed by "A State of the Science on Nutrition Policy" covering key nutrition policy actions of 2025-2026. Read the full poem here: https://sneb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ode-to-SNAP-Ed.pdf.

The rest of the day was jam-packed with 15+ concurrent sessions covering topics from nutrition policy and systems change to food justice, digital innovation, and community health. See you all tomorrow for the third and final day of SNEB 2026!

07/29/2026

An eventful first day of !

Nutrition educators from near and far are meeting this week in Washington, D.C., to discuss the latest research and practice. A massive thank you to our incredible speakers, attendees, and partners who traveled to make this conference come alive! Highlights include our thought-provoking Bee Marks Communication Symposium, insightful concurrent sessions, a JNEB Rapid Reviews session, and a fun opening and poster reception to close the day.

Excited for another program-packed day two!