Annual Meeting Preview

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (9) ◽  
pp. 622-629
Keyword(s):  
Annual Meeting ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Lower Price ◽  
Technical Program ◽  
Exhibition Hall ◽  
Special Events ◽  
Price Point ◽  
Applied Geophysics ◽  
Online Experience ◽  
Health And Well Being

With the health and well-being of attendees of utmost importance, and with an eye toward providing a more robust event at a lower price point, the SEG Annual Meeting is shifting to an all-virtual format for 2020. The SEG20 online experience will bring a full technical program, special events, panel discussions, the popular Business of Applied Geophysics plenary sessions, postconvention workshops, a virtual exhibition hall, and much more to attendees — all in the comfort of their homes or offices. If you have ever wished you could attend SEG Annual Meeting sessions from your couch or favorite recliner, now is your chance.

The International Exposition and 88th Annual Meeting in review

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-91
Keyword(s):  
Annual Meeting ◽  
Technical Program ◽  
Business Impact ◽  
Applied Geophysics ◽  
International Exposition

A strong technical program and an increased emphasis on the business impact of applied geophysics highlighted SEG's International Exposition and 88th Annual Meeting, which took place 14–19 October 2018 in Anaheim, California.

Introduction: The Anthropology-Map Merger

2007 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 4-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Namino Glantz ◽  
Ben McMahan
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Annual Meeting ◽  
Medical Anthropology ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Applied Anthropology ◽  
Participatory Health Research ◽  
Health And Well Being

The potential of merging anthropology and mapping became clear to us (guest editors Namino Glantz & Ben McMahan) as we sought novel means of improving health among the elderly in Mexico. To share our own experiences and hear about others, we organized a session—The medical anthropology-map merger: Harnessing GIS for participatory health research—at the Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) Annual Meeting, held in March 2007 in Tampa, Florida. Presenters detailed case studies to explore how mapping strengthened health research by enriching understanding of the dynamics of health and well-being, and by promoting community engagement in research and intervention. At the same meeting, the PA editors agreed to dedicate this issue of Practicing Anthropology to showcasing the innovative directions that anthropology can take by incorporating participatory mapping. Featured authors—nearly all participants in the SfAA session—illuminate and expand upon the themes Mark Nichter mentions above.

Annual Meeting Update

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 309-309
Author(s):  
Elive Menyoli ◽  
Bill Abriel
Keyword(s):  
Annual Meeting ◽  
Technical Session ◽  
Technical Program ◽  
Applied Geophysics

In addition to the substantial technical program provided during the SEG Annual Meeting, there are also special sessions designed to bring focus to important and relevant topics of interest to attendees. A global technical session this year will highlight Africa while the Business of Applied Geophysics (BAGS) plenary sessions will highlight several additional topics of interest. We believe these special sessions fit the needs and interests of many, and we look forward to seeing you 11–16 October in Houston.

Diet Quality, a Term Subject to Change over Time

2012 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 144-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Elmadfa ◽  
Alexa L. Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Diet Quality ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
Quality Factors ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Quality Diet ◽  
Important Quality ◽  
Health And Well Being

A high-quality diet is one of the foundations of health and well-being. For a long time in human history, diet was chiefly a source of energy and macronutrients meant to still hunger and give the strength for work and activities that were in general much harder than nowadays. Only few persons could afford to emphasize enjoyment. In the assessment of quality, organoleptic properties were major criteria to detect spoilage and oxidative deterioration of food. Today, food hygiene is a quality aspect that is often taken for granted by consumers, despite its lack being at the origin of most food-borne diseases. The discovery of micronutrients entailed fundamental changes of the concept of diet quality. However, non-essential food components with additional health functions were still barely known or not considered important until recently. With the high burden of obesity and its associated diseases on the rise, affluent, industrialized countries have developed an increased interest in these substances, which has led to the development of functional foods to optimize special body functions, reduce disease risk, or even contribute to therapeutic approaches. Indeed, nowadays, high contents of energy, fat, and sugar are factors associated with a lower quality of food, and products with reduced amounts of these components are valued by many consumers. At the same time, enjoyment and convenience are important quality factors, presenting food manufacturers with the dilemma of reconciling low fat content and applicability with good taste and appealing appearance. Functional foods offer an approach to address this challenge. Deeper insights into nutrient-gene interactions may enable personalized nutrition adapted to the special needs of individuals. However, so far, a varied healthy diet remains the best basis for health and well-being.

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