2008 Public Health Genius Award Keynote Speaker

Margo Wootan D.Sc.

Director of Nutrition Policy,
Center for Science
in the Public Interest

Margo Wootan, D.Sc. is Director of Nutrition Policy at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, one of the country's leading health advocacy organizations that specializes in nutrition and obesity. Dr. Wootan co-founded and coordinates the activities of the National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity. She has coordinated and lead efforts to require trans fat labeling, expand the nutrition and physical activity program at CDC, require calorie labeling at fast-food and other chain restaurants, improve school foods, and reduce junk-food marketing aimed at children. Dr. Wootan has received numerous awards and is quoted regularly in the nation's major media.

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