ASN Sponsored Satellite Program: A Healthy Approach to Dietary Fat Consumption: Understanding the Science and Taking Action to Clear Up Consumer Confusion

Organized and sponsored by the Hass Avocado Board
Monday, March 30, 2015

6:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel – Pacific Grand Ballroom D

Program Description

A significant body of research supports the unique health benefits of moderate fat diets that include foods with “good” unsaturated fats. Yet, consumers are still confused about the role and sources of good fats in the diet, in part due to how the media reports new research findings. This session will review past and current factors contributing to consumers’ dietary fat confusions, explore recent findings around the benefits of unsaturated fats to human health, look at current dietary recommendations and highlight the important role nutrition researchers have in helping consumers better understand dietary fat research findings.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Discuss the role of unsaturated fatty acids in reducing risk factors for chronic diseases and improving health and wellness.
  • Translate new research findings into practical advice for consumers.
  • Identify when and how to respond to inaccurate food and nutrition media stories.

 

ASN designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 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

Suggested Learning Codes:

2070: Macronutrients: carbohydrate, fat, protein, fiber, water
1000: Professional skills
2000: Science of food and nutrition
4000: Wellness and public health

 

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Agenda

Chair

Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH

Presentations

Introduction, Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH

Population-based associations between dietary fat intakes and health outcomes. Frank Hu, MD, PhD, Harvard University, Boston, MA

The benefits of unsaturated fats for disease reduction and health promotion. Penny M. Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Consumer confusion and empowering researchers to work with media. Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD, WebMD, Marietta, GA