First Global Summit on the Health Effects of Yogurt

Program Description

This new, multi-year international effort was commenced to examine the health benefits of yogurt, identify research gaps, and stimulate new research on the topic.  The one-day meeting will review existing and emerging science on the health benefits of yogurt as part of a balanced diet to address current nutrient deficiencies, manage body weight and reduce chronic health conditions. The nutritional density of yogurt as well as its role in both developed and underdeveloped countries will be examined.  Special thanks to the Danone Institute International for providing an educational grant to support this program.

CPE Credit Designation Statement:  ASN designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.0 CPEUs. Dietitians and dietetic technicians, registered should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  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.

Suggested Learning Codes:

(2000) Science of food and nutrition
(2020) Composition of foods, nutrient analysis
(2060) Immunology
(2070) Macronutrients: carbohydrate, fat, protein, fiber, water
(2080) Microbiology, food toxicology
(2090) Micronutrients: vitamins, minerals
(2100) Nutritional biochemistry
(4000) Wellness and public health
(4040) Disease prevention
(5370) Weight management, obesity
(5420) Complementary care, alternative therapies
(9020) Evaluation and application of research

Learning Level 2

Learning Objectives

At the end of this program, the attendee will be able to:

• Provide an overview of worldwide yogurt consumption patterns.
• Describe the evidence base supporting health benefits of regular yogurt consumption as part of a balanced diet to address current nutrient deficiencies, manage body weight and reduce chronic health conditions.
• Define the unique nutrient-dense profile of yogurt compared to other dairy foods and identify populations that may benefit from its consumption.
• Identify knowledge gaps and opportunities for future research.
• Describe the scientific rationale behind existing dairy dietary recommendations.

Agenda

Breakfast (7:30 – 8:00 AM)
Morning Sessions (8:00 AM – Noon)

Welcome & Introductions, Sharon M. Donovan, PhD, RD, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL and Raanan Shamir, MD, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel

Consumption of Dairy Products and Public Health, Andrew Prentice, PhD, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK

Dairy and Yogurt Consumption, David McCarron, PhD, University of California, Davis, CA

Nutrient Density: Principles & Evaluation Tools and Yogurt Case Illustration, Victor Fulgoni , PhD, Nutrition Impact LLC, Battle Creek, MI

Concurrent Workshops

• The Economics of Dairy and Yogurt in Nutrition, David McCarron, PhD, University of California, Davis, CA
• Yogurt, Living Cultures and Gut Health, Dennis Savaiano, PhD,  Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN and Lorenzo Morelli, PhD, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy
• Yogurt and Bone Health, Rene Rizzoli, PhD, University of Genève, Switzerland
• Yogurt and Fortification Benefits to Specific Populations, Simin Meydani, DVM, PhD, Tufts University, Boston, MA   

Lunch

Afternoon Sessions (12:30 – 3:30 PM)

Report from Concurrent Workshops

Group Discussions:  How Can Yogurt Improve One’s Diet and Health?, Moderators: Angelo Tremblay, PhD, Laval University, Quebec, Canada and Frans Kok, PhD,  Wageningen University,  NL

• Yogurt and Weight Management:  A New Potential Paradigm, Paul Jacques, PhD, Tufts University, Boston, MA
• Yogurt and Metabolic Diseases:  What Do the Data Show?, Arne Astrup, MD, PhD, University of Copenhagen
  
• Diet and Lifestyle Behaviors of Yogurt Consumers, David Grotto, RD

Dairy Dietary Recommendations

• The Science Behind Current Dairy Dietary Guidelines, Connie Weaver PhD, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
• Policy Needs, Bruce German, PhD, University of California, Davis, CA