Consumer Federation of America : 48th Annual National Food Policy Conference
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- March 11, 2025
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Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
9:00 am : Keynote Address | Unraveling the Mechanisms of Ultra Processed Foods
Speaker
Kevin Hall, National Institutes of Health
Concurrent Session 2: Overcoming Conflicts of Interest
Amidst growing skepticism with experts and institutions generally, nutrition and food policy research has come under increasing scrutiny. Critics have cited research funding and consulting fees for nutritionists affiliated with the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, the National Institutes of Health, major universities, and other public health authorities, as evidence of bias. Policymakers in the United Kingdom have recommended that food policy discussions “exclude food businesses” that produce less healthy products. What are the controls in place to manage conflicts of interest, and where do they fall short? What can policymakers do to restore trust in nutrition research and dietary guidance?
Moderator
Sasha Chavkin, The Examination (Download Presentation)
Panelists
Michael Jacobson, National Food Museum
Jerold Mande, Nourish Science (Download Presentation)
10:45 am : Plenary Session | The Evolving Role of Dietitians
As concerns have grown over Americans’ growing waistlines, so too has the demand for dietitians’ advice. Dietitians are increasingly raising awareness about preventative strategies to avoid chronic diet-related diseases, helping to manage pharmaceutical weight-loss interventions, and becoming more involved in public policy. At the same time, they are attracting greater scrutiny for perceived conflicts of interest. How are dietitians shaping, and being shaped by, food policy? A panel of dietitians will discuss the contributions that the profession has to offer, navigating ethical challenges, and responding to emerging evidence in nutrition science.
Moderator
Krystal Register, FMI – The Food Industry Association
Panelists
Stephanie Goodwin, Danone
Alison Hard, National WIC Association
Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, International Food Information Council
