Rooted In Health

Rooted in Health is a dynamic, half-day workshop designed for physicians and registered dietitians who want to translate nutrition science into practical, patient-centered care. This session focuses on the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and highlights how food-centered strategies can be effectively integrated into clinical practice.

Hosted at the Brownsville Community Culinary Center—a community-based organization that leverages food, culinary training, and programming to promote health and opportunity in Brownsville—this event blends evidence-based teaching with real-world culinary experience. Participants will learn alongside physicians, dietitians, and chefs as they explore heart-healthy dietary patterns, food selection, and simple preparation techniques.

The program includes academic lectures, interactive discussions, culinary demonstrations, take-home resources, and networking opportunities.

By the end of this workshop, learners will be able to:

• Summarize the current evidence behind dietary approaches for preventing and managing CVD.
• Implement practical, patient-centered strategies that support lifestyle adoption of heart-healthy eating, including food-selection skills and foundational culinary techniques.

Continuing education credits will be available for registered dietitians and physicians.

All proceeds from the conference registration fee will go directly to the Brownsville Community Culinary Center to support its mission.

This event is made possible through a grant from NYU’s Institute of Human Development and Social Change.