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Program Date: 20 April 2017
Publication Date: 20 April 2017
Continuing Education Credits: Nurse Contact 1.25 CE; Dietitian 1.25 CPEU
In May 2016, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized the Nutrition Facts Label rules and set the compliance date for 26 July 2018 for large food manufacturers.
On 29 September 2017, the FDA proposed extending the compliance date to 01 January 2020, to address concerns regarding the time needed for implementation of the final rules.
Performance Indicators: 4.2.6, 8.1.4, 11.2.1
Activity Code: 175987
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.
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.
Senior Research Scientist
Abbott Nutrition
Carolyn Alish, PhD, RD, is a Registered Dietitian and a Senior Research Scientist in Scientific and Medical Affairs, where she provides global clinical and scientific leadership for ProSure® and the critical care product portfolio for Abbott Nutrition. Dr. Alish is involved in new product development and provides nutrition science and technical expertise to translate complex nutrition and clinical science to support the education of Abbott Nutrition products and their benefits. Her areas of expertise include oncology, critical care, geriatric nutrition, sarcopenia, malnutrition, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, and diabetes. During her time at Abbott, she has been involved in several aspects of the business including clinical research, medical affairs and nutrition science and education.
Before joining Abbott in 2000, Dr. Alish worked in clinical, community, academic, and nutrition research settings. As a clinical dietitian, she provided medical nutrition therapy to adult and pediatric hospitalized patients in medical-surgical units and the ICU. She also provided nutrition counseling and education to adults in outpatient and community settings, including patients with diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, HIV/AIDS, and obesity. Dr. Alish has conducted nutrition research in various areas, including geriatrics, women’s health, diabetes, and adult obesity.
Dr. Alish presents to international and domestic audiences and represents Abbott Nutrition at global nutrition congresses and conferences. She has publications in peer-reviewed journals and writes on a variety of nutrition topics for the industry, health care professionals and consumers. Dr. Alish is a member of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Medical Writers Association and is a reviewer for the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Geriatric Nursing.
Abbott Nutrition’s Provider Statement for Nursing CEs:
Abbott Nutrition Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #CEP 11213.
Abbott Nutrition’s Statement for Dietitian CPEUs:
This educational activity has been prior-approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR credentialed practitioners will receive the specified continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/material.
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