The Interface Between Nutrition Research and Nutrition Policy

Research conducted by ASN members and other scientists can provide critical information important for policy development. This activity will help ASN members understand the nature of nutrition science policy and how it interfaces with nutrition research as well as the way in which research is integrated into policy development. The program includes a general discussion of nutrition policy followed by two examples of policy outcomes highlighting how they came into being and the use of nutrition research. One example will discuss policies related to folic acid food fortification. The second example will focus on legislation and child nutrition specifically germane to the obesity components of the Healthy Hunger-free Kids Act. The presentations are followed by a brief panel discussion outlining gaps and future needs for research relevant to nutrition science policy.

This activity was organized by the ASN Committee on Advocacy and Science Policy (CASP).

 

 

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Speakers

Paul Coates, PhD
Formerly of the Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health (retired) 

Amanda MacFarlane, PhD
Research Scientist and Head of the Micronutrient Research Section, Nutrition Research Division at Health Canada

Yvonne T. Maddox, PhD
Former Vice President for Research - Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Department of Defense, and President and CEO TAThornton Foundation 

Virginia Stallings, MD
Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Director of the Nutrition Center and the Jean A. Cortner Endowed Chair in Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Christine Taylor, PhD
ASN Committee on Advocacy and Science Policy (CASP) Chair

Sonia Vega-Lopez, PhD
Associate Professor in Nutrition in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University 

Cathie Woteki, PhD
President of the Charles Valentine Riley Memorial Foundation, Professor of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Iowa State University and Visiting Distinguished Institute Professor in the Biocomplexity Institute of the University of Virginia

 

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the components of nutrition policy
  • Identify examples of nutrition research used as part of developing policy

Performance Indicators for Registered Dietitians

  • 12.1.1 Promotes nutrition programs and resources to address issues of food security, nutritional health and overall health and wellness
  • 12.1.3 Collaborates with community partners and stakeholders in promoting nutritional health and disease prevention
  • 12.3.5 Takes into consideration public health policies and standards related to food and nutrition
  • 8.3.6 Keeps abreast of current nutrition and dietetics knowledge and trend
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 Attendance

    Learners are eligible to download a Certificate of Attendance upon activity completion. A Certificate of Attendance confirms the learner has completed the activity and does not confer any continuing education credit to the learner from ASN.

  • 1.50 CPE for Registered Dietitians

    ASN (Provider #NS010) is accredited and approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a provider of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs for Registered Dietitians.

    ASN designates this activity for a maximum of 1.50 CPE credits.

Course opens: 
04/14/2023
Course expires: 
03/31/2024
Cost:
$15.00
Rating: 
0

This activity includes the following presentations:

What is Nutrition Science Policy? 

Cathie Woteki, PhD
President of the Charles Valentine Riley Memorial Foundation, Professor of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Iowa State University and Visiting Distinguished Institute Professor in the Biocomplexity Institute of the University of Virginia

Regulatory Example: Folic Acid Fortification Policy 

Amanda MacFarlane, PhD
Research Scientist and Head of the Micronutrient Research Section, Nutrition Research Division at Health Canada

Legislative Example: Healthy Hunger-free Kids Act  

Virginia Stallings, MD
Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Director of the Nutrition Center and the Jean A. Cortner Endowed Chair in Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (20 minutes) 

Panel Discussion

Paul Coates, PhD
Formerly of the Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health (retired) 

Yvonne T. Maddox, PhD
Former Vice President for Research - Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Department of Defense, and President and CEO TAThornton Foundation 

Christine Taylor, PhD
Chair, ASN Committee on Advocacy and Science Policy

Sonia Vega-Lopez, PhD
Associate Professor in Nutrition in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University 

Disclosure Policy

The American Society for Nutrition supports fair and unbiased participation of individuals in its education activities. Any real or potential conflicts of interest must be identified and managed. All relevant financial relationships with commercial interests that directly impact and/or might conflict with ASN activities must be disclosed, or disclosure that no relevant financial relationships exist must be documented. Other relationships that could cause private interests to conflict with professional interests must also be disclosed. This policy is intended to openly identify any potential conflict so that participants in an education activity are able to form their own judgments about the presentation. In addition, disclosure must be made of presentations on drugs or devices or uses of drugs or devices that have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. 

Speakers

Paul Coates, PhD, Formerly of the Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health (retired) 
Disclosures: Scientific Advisory Board/Consultant/Board of Directors: Tilia Holdings, LLC

Amanda MacFarlane, PhD, Research Scientist and Head of the Micronutrient Research Section, Nutrition Research Division at Health Canada
Disclosures: Scientific Advisory Board/Consultant/Board of Directors Scientific Advisory Group for the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2022

Yvonne T. Maddox, PhD, Former Vice President for Research - Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Department of Defense, and President and CEO TAThornton Foundation 
Disclosures not submitted.

Virginia Stallings, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Director of the Nutrition Center and the Jean A. Cortner Endowed Chair in Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Disclosures: Grants/Research Support: Vertex, Chiesi, AbbVie; Scientific Advisory Board/Consultant/Board of Directors: Danone, Envara Health, Pincus Family Foundation; Stock/Shareholder: Danone, Envara Health

Christine Taylor, PhD, ASN Committee on Advocacy and Science Policy (CASP) Chair
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Sonia Vega-Lopez, PhD, Associate Professor in Nutrition in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University 
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Cathie Woteki, PhD, President of the Charles Valentine Riley Memorial Foundation, Professor of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Iowa State University and Visiting Distinguished Institute Professor in the Biocomplexity Institute of the University of Virginia
Disclosures: Scientific Advisory Board/Consultant/Board of Directors: WWF Leadership Group, Climate Vault, Neogen, CRDF Global, Open Data Charter

Accreditation Statement and Credit Designation

Dietitians/Dietetic Technicians
ASN (Provider #NS010) is accredited and approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a provider of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs for Registered Dietitians. ASN designates this activity for a maximum of 1.5 CPE credits.

If you are seeking Continuing Professional Education credit and have feedback about this activity, please send comments to QualityCPE@eatright.org.

Activity Type: Recorded pre-approved CPE Activity: 175 Lectures/Webinars
Activity Number: 162571

CPE Level 2

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives

  • 12.1.1 Promotes nutrition programs and resources to address issues of food security, nutritional health and overall health and wellness
  • 12.1.3 Collaborates with community partners and stakeholders in promoting nutritional health and disease prevention
  • 12.3.5 Takes into consideration public health policies and standards related to food and nutrition
  • 8.3.6 Keeps abreast of current nutrition and dietetics knowledge and trend

Other Learners
Learners who take this course will receive a Certificate of Attendance. This certificate does not confer continuing education credit and indicates the course has been completed.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 Attendance

    Learners are eligible to download a Certificate of Attendance upon activity completion. A Certificate of Attendance confirms the learner has completed the activity and does not confer any continuing education credit to the learner from ASN.

  • 1.50 CPE for Registered Dietitians

    ASN (Provider #NS010) is accredited and approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a provider of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs for Registered Dietitians.

    ASN designates this activity for a maximum of 1.50 CPE credits.

Price

Cost:
$15.00
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