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Date: May 13
Time: 11 a.m. - noon (Central time)
Nutrient Dense Foods: Fueling Wellness from the Ground Up" explores the vital connection between soil health and the nutrient density of food. Participants will learn how nutrient-dense foods, rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, play a key role in human health by supporting immune function and preventing chronic diseases.
The presentation will examine how agricultural practices—such as regenerative farming and soil management—directly impact the nutrient content of crops. Attendees will also gain insight into the detrimental effects of industrial farming on soil and food quality. Finally, the session will highlight practical strategies to increase the production and consumption of nutrient-dense foods, fostering improved health outcomes for both people and the planet.
CPE Level: 2
CPEU: 1.00 (Valid Until May 14, 2026)
Speaker
Mary Purdy is an integrative eco-dietitian, working at the intersection of sustainable food systems, climate and human health. She spent over 13 years in clinical practice using a personalized and food-as-medicine approach, and taught for 8 years at Bastyr University in Seattle, WA.
Currently she is the Managing Director of the Nutrient Density Alliance which works to connect the dots between soil health and nutrient-rich food. She is also Adjunct Faculty at The Culinary Institute of America's Masters Program in Sustainable Food Systems teaching Sustainable Diets and Public Health as well as their Capstone Course, and speaks regularly at national and state conferences on both nutrition and sustainability with a focus on the health and environmental benefits of agroecology.
She has served as a Nutrition and Sustainability Advisor for numerous food brands and organizations, and authored the White Paper How Practitioners Can Influence Planetary Health. With 125+ podcast episodes and two books, she's a leading voice in nutrition and sustainability, fostering resilient, just, and healthy food systems.
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