Decoding the New Nutrition Facts Label: Protein

Elizabeth Johnson, MS

Senior Director, Food Policy & Scientific Affairs
Food Directions LLC

Elizabeth (Beth) Johnson, MS, founded Food Directions LLC in February 2010. Johnson’s unique experience and skill set help clients gain valuable insight into the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Capitol Hill. Johnson also has strong relationships with thought leaders at NGOs, food associations, and consumer groups, which help Food Directions gain a diverse perspective on food issues. Johnson is regularly tapped to speak at food-related conferences and events.

Johnson is a member of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), serves on the National Food Policy Conference Advisory Committee, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) host committee, and Dunkin Brands’ Nutrition Advisory Board, and is a Food Cowboy Advisor. Johnson has been quoted in numerous media outlets, including USA Today, HealthDay, Supermarket News, Food Navigator USA, AdWeek, Washington Times, Politico, and The Hill.

Christopher A Taylor, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND

Associate Professor, Medical Dietetics
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH, USA

Dr Chris Taylor is an Associate Professor in the Division of Medical Dietetics and the Department of Family Medicine at The Ohio State University. Dr Taylor was trained by the NIH/NIDDK Clinical Research Center in Phoenix to conduct various dietary intake assessment methodologies and has analyzed primary and secondary data to describe dietary habits and food intake patterns, especially among underserved populations. He has secured institutional, federal, and industry funding to evaluate national surveillance data and examine dietary patterns. He has given numerous invited and peer review presentations to share his findings on American dietary patterns. He uses these analyses of dietary patterns to inform interventions targeting patients in the patient-centered medical home. Through a partnership with a technology firm, Dr Taylor has developed a method to couple Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in the Patient Centered Medical Neighborhood with Primary Care Providers in the medical home to close the loop of communication to promote improved patient outcomes.

Christina Sherry, PhD, RDN

Medical Science Liaison
Scientific and Medical Affairs
Abbott Nutrition

Christina is a Medical Science Liaison for Abbott Nutrition and has expertise in both Adult Therapeutic Nutrition and Prenatal/Lactation Nutrition. Her work has helped develop nutritional supplements for expectant moms and as well as advancements in Similac infant formulas. Today, she also supports adult nutrition conducting clinical research and providing scientific support to areas including critical care nutrition, surgical nutrition (ERAS) and quality improvement initiatives.

Christina joined Abbott in 2010 and she has published 11 peer-reviewed articles in the area of pregnancy, immune regulation, and lactation nutrition. She has two patents pending and is a regular speaker at national and international conferences. Christina has received multiple prestigious awards at Abbott for her pediatric research.