06/10/05

National Experts Share Nutrition Science Developments and Consumer Trends at American Dietetic Association’s 2005 Nutrition News Forecast

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 10, 2005

Media contact:  Kelly Liebbe
800/877-1600, ext. 4769
kliebbe@eatright.org

CHICAGO - National experts including nutrition scientists, culinary experts and food industry analysts updated American Dietetic Association leaders and media spokespeople May 12-15 on new developments in food and nutrition at ADA’s 2005 Nutrition News Forecast® in Coronado, Calif.

“ADA’s Nutrition News Forecast is an extremely valuable conference, serving as an annual source of science-based information,” said registered dietitian and ADA President Rebecca S. Reeves.

“The conference provided insight into upcoming food and nutrition research, new products and consumer trends. Attendees appreciated the expertise of all speakers who helped make ADA’s Nutrition News Forecast a success,” Reeves said.

Sessions and topics included:

  • Research on dairy, calcium and body size among adolescents
  • Nutritional benefits of family meals
  • Links between cardiovascular disease, cancer and cognitive decline
  • The importance of c-reactive protein as a biomarker for cardiovascular disease, cancer and impaired cognitive function
  • Current consumer eating patterns
  • Consumer trends in carbohydrate consumption
  • Nutrient sources, meal replacements, energy balance and recommendations for fat consumption within the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
  • Regulation of dietary supplements and the role of supplements in diets of an aging population
  • Facts, myths and benefits of vitamin E
  • The role of low-calorie sweeteners in weight control
  • Alcohol consumption among adolescents
  • Evaluating food logo programs.

ADA’s 2005 Nutrition News Forecast sponsors included:

  • Barilla
  • California Strawberry Commission
  • Canned Food Alliance
  • Council for Responsible Nutrition
  • Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
  • McNeil Nutritionals
  • National Dairy Council
  • Quaker Oats
  • Tropicana
  • Unilever Bestfoods
  • Wendy’s

With nearly 65,000 members, the American Dietetic Association is the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Chicago-based ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being. Visit ADA at www.eatright.org.


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