Saturday, June 9 | Room 302
Mind the Gap:
Opportunities to address nutrient shortfalls
6:00 am – 7:45 am
Healthy Breakfast & Scientific Program
Getting all essential nutrients from food is preferred, but government data show that Americans are falling short of key nutrients. Nutrient insufficiency diminishes one’s health, wellness, and ability to avoid chronic disease over time.
This program will highlight research identifying population groups that are more vulnerable to falling short of nutrient needs, and potential approaches to ensure that nutritional adequacy is met. We’ll discuss:
- The relationship between income and micronutrient status
- Approaches to addressing hidden hunger
- Nutrient-rich dietary protein in aging: what’s beyond the RDA
- And more, including a panel discussion
Speakers
Session Chair:
Johanna Dwyer, DSc., R.D.
Senior Nutrition Scientist, Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health
Regan Bailey, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D., C.P.H.
Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition Science, Purdue University
Jeffrey Blumberg, Ph.D., FASN, FACN, CNS-S
Senior Scientist, Antioxidants Research Laboratory, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Professor, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University
Stuart Phillips, Ph.D.
Professor of Kinesiology, Director, Physical Activity Center of Excellence (PACE), Director, McMaster Center for Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Research, McMaster University