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Opening Session & Presidential Symposium: Food as Medicine: New Findings to Explain Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Disease by Dietary Linoleic Acid (NUTRITION 2023 On Demand Collection)
This course is included in the NUTRITION 2023 On Demand Collection.
Linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds. There is confusion among the public on the effects of linoleic acid on health and its importance as part of a healthy diet. In a classic NUTRITION format, the Presidential Symposium approaches this topic by convening experts who broaden our understanding using different research methodologies.
Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD (Pennsylvania State University) sets the stage and explains why we are still talking about edible plant-derived oils and CVD risk prevention. Frank Hu, MD (Harvard University) addresses the topic from an epidemiologic perspective, detailing what epi studies and biomarker analysis have inferred about dietary intake of linoleic acid and CVD risk. Jyrki Virtanen, PhD (University of Eastern Finland) reviews some of the key randomized controlled trials on linoleic acid and cardiovascular risk factors. Finally, Genevieve Sparagna, PhD (University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center), tackles a novel cellular target involving mitochondria that may shed new light on mechanisms of LA to favorably influence heart health.
This session addresses the latest clinical findings and new basic biology insights into how linoleic acid affects the heart.
Speakers
Martha Belury, PhD, RD
ASN President (2022-2023)
Carol S. Kennedy Professor of Nutrition, Human Sciences, The Ohio State University
Frank Hu, MD, MPH, PhD
Chair, Department of Nutrition Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Fredrick J. Stare Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public; Health Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD
Evan Pugh University Professor of Nutritional Sciences, Nutritional Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University
Genevieve Sparagna, PhD
Associate Professor, Medicine - Cardiology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center
Jyrki Virtanen, PhD
Associate Professor, University of Eastern Finland
Learning Objectives
- Describe what observational studies and biomarker analysis have inferred about dietary intake of linoleic acid and CVD risk
- Explain findings from clinical trials on linoleic acid intake and CVD risk factors
- Describe potential cellular mechanisms involving mitochondria that may explain how linoleic acid influences heart health
This activity includes the following presentations:
Introduction to the Presidential Symposium: Why Are We Still Talking about Edible Oils and CVD Prevention?
Martha Belury, PhD, RD
ASN President (2022-2023)
Carol S. Kennedy Professor of Nutrition, Human Sciences, The Ohio State University
Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD
Evan Pugh University Professor of Nutritional Sciences, Nutritional Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University
Dietary Intake of Linoleic Acid and Risk of CVD from Epidemiologic Studies and Biomarker Analyses
Frank Hu, MD, MPH, PhD
Chair, Department of Nutrition Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Fredrick J. Stare Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public; Health Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Randomized Controlled Trials and Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Jyrki Virtanen, PhD
Associate Professor, University of Eastern Finland
Cellular Mechanisms Involving Mitochondria and Cardiolipin
Genevieve Sparagna, PhD
Associate Professor, Medicine - Cardiology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center
Panel Discussion
Martha Belury, PhD, RD
ASN President (2022-2023)
Carol S. Kennedy Professor of Nutrition, Human Sciences, The Ohio State University
Frank Hu, MD, MPH, PhD
Chair, Department of Nutrition Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Fredrick J. Stare Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public; Health Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD
Evan Pugh University Professor of Nutritional Sciences, Nutritional Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University
Genevieve Sparagna, PhD
Associate Professor, Medicine - Cardiology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center
Jyrki Virtanen, PhD
Associate Professor, University of Eastern Finland
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Speakers
Martha Belury, PhD, RD, ASN President (2022-2023), Carol S. Kennedy Professor of Nutrition, Human Sciences, The Ohio State University
Disclosures: United Soybean Board: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
Frank Hu, MD, MPH, PhD, Chair, Department of Nutrition Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Fredrick J. Stare Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public; Health Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, Evan Pugh University Professor of Nutritional Sciences, Nutritional Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Genevieve Sparagna, PhD, Associate Professor, Medicine - Cardiology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center
Disclosures: Stealth Biotherapeutics: Consultant (Ongoing)
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
Jyrki Virtanen, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Eastern Finland
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Planners
The following individuals served on the NUTRITION 2023 Scientific Program Committee. The session titled 'Opening Session & Presidential Symposium: Food as Medicine: New Findings to Explain Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Disease by Dietary Linoleic Acid' was included in the scientific program of NUTRITION 2023, ASN's flagship meeting which was held from July 22-25, 2023.
Paola Baratto, MS, Rutgers University
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Nicolaas Deutz, MD, PhD, Texas A&M University
Disclsoures: Abbott: Speaker Fees
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
Bradley Ferguson, PhD, University of Nevada, Reno
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Martha Field, PhD, Cornell University
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Daniel Hoffman, PhD, Rutgers University
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Hannah Holscher, PhD, RD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Disclosures: Almond Board of California; Grant/Research Support; Beneo: Speaker/Speaker's Bureau; Bio-Cat: Grant/Research Support; General Mills Inc.: Grant/Research Support; Hass Avocado Board: Grant/Research Support; ISAPP: Speaker/Speaker's Bureau; National Dairy Council: Speaker/Speaker's Bureau; National Honey Board:Grant/Research Support; Tate & Lyle: Grant/Research Support
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
Frank Hu, MD, MPH, PhD, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Zhaoping Li, MD, PhD, UCLA
Nutrient Institute (Scientific Advisory Board Member)
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
Laura Murray-Kolb, PhD, Purdue University
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Kathryn Porter Starr, PhD, RD, Duke University School of Medicine and Durham VA Medical Center
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Lewis Rubin, MD, Georgetown University Medical Center
Disclosures: Abbott Nutrition: Grant/Research Support
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
Anna Thalacker-Mercer, PhD, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Staff
Michelle Crispino, CAE, DES, American Society for Nutrition
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Gwen Twillman, American Society for Nutrition
No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Continuing education credit is not available for this activity. A Certificate of Attendance can be downloaded by learners who complete the course.
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.