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NHRI Support Commitment Form About the Conference: The Natural Health Research Institute (NHRI) and the American College of Nutrition (ACN) are co-hosting: The 55th Annual Conference Translational Nutrition: Turning Research into Practice In Partnership with Scripps Health October 15-18, 2014 San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter 101 Bowie Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 Symposium II is being presented in conjunction with NHRI and entitled, “Debate on Micronutrient Supplementation - Part One” on Chromium and Vitamin D on Thursday, October 16 th from 8:40 a.m to 12 p.m (see attached Program) Speakers include a stellar panel of healthcare and nutrition experts: Dr Richard A Anderson, Scientist & Consultant, Beltsville Human Nutrition Center, Beltsville, MD Beneficial effects of chromium supplementation Dr John B Vincent, Professor of Chemistry, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL Is chromium nutritionally or pharmacologically relevant? Dr Robert P Heaney, Professor of Medicine, Creighton University, Omaha, NE The human vitamin D requirement is higher than the IOM thinks Dr Sue Shapses, Professor, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ Vitamin D is not a simple vitamin: A few reasons why The 55th Annual American College of Nutrition’s Scientific Conference is a nationally accredited continuing medical education conference for an elite group of physicians, nutritionists, scientists and researchers to share their knowledge and advance their skills in the field of nutrition The conference includes world renowned researchers and clinicians who will translate nutrition science into practice The target audience includes; Clinicians (physicians and all nutrition-related practitioners), Researchers and Academicians, Students and Individuals active or interested in the nutrition field Scripps Health, a nonprofit health care system based in San Diego, California, includes more than 2,600 affiliated physicians and 12,000 employees at five acute-care hospital campuses, home health care services and a network of clinics, physician offices and outpatient centers Scripps is committed to contributing to the future of medicine through its clinical research trials and graduate medical education programs The American College of Nutrition® (ACN), established in 1959, is on a mission to advance nutrition science to prevent and treat disease They stimulate nutrition research and publication, elevate nutrition knowledge among clinicians and researchers, and provide practical guidance on clinical nutrition The ACN accepts no funding from for-profit corporations, reinforcing their commitment to advancing the science without compromise Income derived from the conference exhibits goes directly to Scripps Health The NHRI is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization with the goal of reducing healthcare costs by natural means including supplementation with natural products and lifestyle choices NHRI is committed to ensuring that consumers, scientists, the media, policymakers, and legislators are fully informed about the scientific evidence on the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of natural health remedies to improve health and wellness and to reduce disease around the world NHRI Support Levels: Three levels of support are suggested: Bronze $1,000 - Listing as a supporter of the NHRI on the NHRI website Silver $2,000 - Support recognized on NHRI website as “friends of NHRI” Gold $4,000 - Listing of your company’s open job postings on the NHRI website - A copy of one of NHRI books (see website) Prices range from $80 to $20 - Commemorative plaque recognizing NHRI support Invoice and Payment An invoice will follow receipt of commitment form Payment and promotional materials are due to the NHRI no later than October 1, 2014 Profiles, logos, and web links, as appropriate, should accompany the Sponsor Commitment Form, and can be submitted electronically Promotion on the NHRI website will commence upon delivery of payment and materials to the NHRI at any time prior to October 1, 2014 Promotional materials submitted after October 1, may not be included in the program and may not be included on the website prior to the symposium Logos should be in jpeg format, minimum 300 dpi resolution Company profiles may be submitted in any length, but may be edited at the discretion of the NHRI to conform to program and website space limitations as those benefits relate to the level of sponsorship Please contact Shaun Sinnott at shaun.sinnott@nowfoods.com or Marie Strezo at marie.strezo@nowfoods.com with questions or to submit your commitment form NHRI Planning Committee: Chair: Rick Sharpee, NHRI, Program Director Members: Elwood Richard, NHRI, Webmaster Neil Levin, NHRI & NOW Health Group, Inc Marie Strezo, NHRI, Office Manager Shaun Sinnott, NHRI, Technical Manager NHRI Phone: 630-348-3240; Website: http://www.naturalhealthresearch.org/nhri/ We invite you to partner with us! Please complete this NHRI Support Commitment Form NHRI Support Commitment Form Contact Name: Mailing Address: _ Phone: _ Fax: Email: _ NHRI Support Level Please check the option level you wish to support: _ Gold Level at $4,000 _ Silver Level at $2,000 _ Bronze Level at $1,000