The official launch will be at NYU’s Library, most likely at 4:00 p.m. Co-author Lisa Sutherland will be present. Details and registration to follow.

This will be a conversation with former FDA Commissioner David Kessler and other speakers about how diet-related chronic diseases are driving up heath care costs. Washington Post Live, program called Health 202 Live, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., 1301 K St. NW. Information about the event and the other speakers is here. To register, click here.