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Past Topics for the Competitive Essay Award
The Wimpfheimer-Guggenheim Fund for International Exchange in Nutrition, Dietetics and Management

Several of the essays cover more than one topic. Each country has the possibility of adapting the ideas outlined in the projects to its needs.

2008 Describe a new methodology and or technology used to transmit nutrition education or to alleviate food insecurity through sustainable agriculture.

2007 Describe ADA as the link to global nutrition.

2006 Describe innovative ideas to improve the nutritional health of the population, or a segment of the population such as the elderly, preferably in a developing country through an income generating project or projects.

2005 Describe a resourceful educational food, nutrition or dietetic exchange program or study tour with an institution or organization of a foreign country.

2004 Describe a new and innovative approach to solving nutritional problems in a developing country through creating policies, outcomes research or original fund raising activities.

2003 Describe an innovative international team approach to solve a nutritional problem in neighboring countries. The essay must describe the applicant’s professional involvement in a program across national borders, preferably in a developing country.

2002 Describe an international partnership to advance the nutritional well-being of a specific population. The essay must describe the applicant’s professional involvement in a program to raise the nutritional standard of a particular population group such as the elderly, children or those living with HIV or AIDS.

2001 Describe a program to eliminate food waste in a city or cities, which would then benefit the hungry directly.

2000 Describe an existing resourceful consumer education program done in collaboration with an organization, institution or the media to benefit a large segment of the population in a developing country.

1999 Describe an innovative interdisciplinary team approach, in cooperation with health, social or management professionals to solve nutritional problems in a developing country.

1998 Describe an innovative private industry project that enhances the nutritional well-being of a developing country.

1997 Describe a new (preferably established within the past two years) or proposed project by a professional nutritionist or dietitian in cooperation with one or more international, national or local government agencies that works to alleviate hunger or enhance the nutritional well-being of a developing country.

1996 Describe a specific, well-organized, innovative, international distance teaching program for nutrition or dietetics professionals, preferably with a developing country.

1995 Describe a specific nutrition project that benefits the world community through global linkage of dietitians in the same practice area.

1994 Describe the benefits and potential input of a nutrition program (proposed or existing) through an international alliance with the American Dietetic Association or the International Committee of Dietetic Associations.

1993 Propose or describe an existing program to combat world hunger in developing countries.

Wimpfheimer-Guggenheim Fund essay winners

2008	Describe a new methodology and or technology used to transmit nutrition education or to alleviate food insecurity through sustainable agriculture.
2007	Describe ADA as the link to global nutrition.
2006	Describe innovative ideas to improve the nutritional health of the population, or a segment of the population such as the elderly, preferably in a developing country through an income generating project or projects.
2005	Describe a resourceful educational food, nutrition or dietetic exchange program or study tour with an institution or organization of a foreign country.
2004	Describe a new and innovative approach to solving nutritional problems in a developing country through creating policies, outcomes research or original fund raising activities.
2003	Describe an innovative international team approach to solve a nutritional problem in neighboring countries. The essay must describe the applicant’s professional involvement in a program across national borders, preferably in a developing country.
2002	Describe an international partnership to advance the nutritional well-being of a specific population. The essay must describe the applicant’s professional involvement in a program to raise the nutritional standard of a particular population group such as the elderly, children or those living with HIV or AIDS.
2001	Describe a program to eliminate food waste in a city or cities, which would then benefit the hungry directly.
2000	Describe an existing resourceful consumer education program done in collaboration with an organization, institution or the media to benefit a large segment of the population in a developing country.
1999	Describe an innovative interdisciplinary team approach, in cooperation with health, social or management professionals to solve nutritional problems in a developing country.
1998	Describe an innovative private industry project that enhances the nutritional well-being of a developing country.
1997	Describe a new (preferably established within the past two years) or proposed project by a professional nutritionist or dietitian in cooperation with one or more international, national or local government agencies that works to alleviate hunger or enhance the nutritional well-being of a developing country.
1996	Describe a specific, well-organized, innovative, international distance teaching program for nutrition or dietetics professionals, preferably with a developing country.
1995	Describe a specific nutrition project that benefits the world community through global linkage of dietitians in the same practice area.
1994	Describe the benefits and potential input of a nutrition program (proposed or existing) through an international alliance with the American Dietetic Association or the International Committee of Dietetic Associations.
1993	Propose or describe an existing program to combat world hunger in developing countries.