Program Description

Snacking accounts for 24% of total energy (compared with 12% in the 1970s); 40% of Americans consume 3-4 snacks daily. Thus, education about “smart snacking” is increasingly important.  This session explores new research on almond intake and the association with serum cholesterol levels, postprandial glycemia, appetite, and body weight. Results from a new NHANES analysis suggest that multiple better health measures, including higher diet quality and lower body weight, are seen in almond consumers versus other nut eaters and the general population.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Discuss the latest research on almond intake and its association with serum cholesterol levels, postprandial glycemia, appetite, and body weight.
• Explain results from a new NHANES analysis on health measurement improvements found in almond consumers versus other nut eaters and the general population.

CPE Credit Designation Statement

ASN designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 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.

Learning Level 2

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Suggested Learning Codes:

4040: Disease prevention
2070: Macronutrients: carbohydrate, fat, protein, fiber, water
2000: Science of food and nutrition
5370: Weight management, obesity

Agenda

Introduction. 

Assessment of Nutrient Intake, Diet Quality, Physiological Status and Disease Risk Factors in Almond Consumers.  Carol E. O’Neil, PhD, MPH, RD, Louisiana State University

Dietary and Health Effects of Almonds Consumed as Snacks or With Meals: An Overview of the Evidence.  Richard Mattes, MPH, PhD, RD, Purdue University

Effects of Almonds on Cardiovascular Health: Putting Established and Emerging Research into Perspective.  Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD, Pennsylvania State University