Information Technology: Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP)
3101 Park Center Drive, 10th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22302
Duration: April 15, 2014 -- May 16, 2014 (5 weeks)
Mission: "To improve the health of Americans by developing and promoting dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers."
During my time here, I was given the opportunity to work with the Nutrition Marketing and Communication Division of CNPP.
Alexandria, VA 22302
Duration: April 15, 2014 -- May 16, 2014 (5 weeks)
Mission: "To improve the health of Americans by developing and promoting dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers."
During my time here, I was given the opportunity to work with the Nutrition Marketing and Communication Division of CNPP.
- Brainstormed and created ideas for utilizing social media apps to promote CNPP’s messages.
- Adapted ideas from previous interns as well as brainstormed and created new ideas and resources for toolkits.
- Conducted recipe analysis of MyPlate recipes using SuperTracker. Entered and reformatted data into master spread sheet. Verified recipe accuracy, noted and corrected discrepancies.
- Developed and recorded videos based on “Eating Healthy on a Budget” messages.
- MyPlate Social Media Outreach Meeting
- April’s National Strategic Partnership Monthly Status Call
- Share Our Strength’s Social Media Training
- Let’s Move! Cities, Towns, and Counties (LMCTC) Goal II Meeting
- Meeting Your MyPlate Goals on a Budget- phone call to review educational materials developed by Share Our Strength
- USDA/CNPP MyPlate Marketing Efforts Meeting hosted by Hester Group and ICF
- White House Easter Egg Roll
- FNCS Multicultural Day party
- Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Day- Worked the MyPlate Table at FNCS-A-Thon
- Fresh, Nutritious, Colorful and Sustainable Cooking Demo and Tasting hosted by CSA