Encore Institute: The Healthy Brain: Diet, Nutrition and Emerging Evidence

Wednesday, September 16, 10-11:30 a.m.

With Jennifer Ford, MA, RDN, CSO, Assistant Professor Clinical Dietetics, GVSU

Registration Required: This is a Zoom presentation; a link will be emailed to you. 

(RSVP by Sept. 12)  Class Filled

Emerging research evidence suggests that several healthy dietary factors may influence the central nervous system, preserving cognition, or may counteract aging and associated neurodegenerative diseases in the aging brain.  Jennifer will define neurodegenerative diseases and discuss strategies that incorporate these specific dietary factors that can promote healthy brain function.  ($10.00 donation requested)

Jennifer Ford is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Assistant Professor, Clinical Dietetics at Grand Valley State University. She has worked in the dietetics field for over 20 years in a variety of clinical and outpatient settings and has served a wide range of patient populations.