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Description: Meeting nutrient needs requires having access to nutritious food at most eating occasions. Consumers can meet their nutrient needs in a nutritious, satisfying way through a wide array of foods, but many are challenged to do so in an accessible, affordable, and convenient way. Plus, the way people eat has shifted, with more people eating on-the-go, so the challenge of preparing and consuming healthful meals and snacks is greater than ever before. In this webinar, our expert speakers will explore the recent and ongoing research on processed foods’ role in meeting dietary guidelines, the perceived benefits and challenges of convenience foods, and examples of how these foods can contribute to a healthy dietary pattern. You’ll receive actionable advice for helping your patients and clients better understand how accessible, convenient foods fit into their meal planning and to help them choose balanced meals on- the-go.

The goals of this webinar are:

1. Review current and ongoing research on the role of processed foods in meeting dietary guidelines
2. Understand how processing technology has made it accessible for Americans to meet dietary guidance, by offering affordable, convenient, nutritious, safe foods with a longer shelf life.  
3. Unpack the perceived benefits and challenges of including convenient, accessible foods in consumers’ diets
4. Provide tips for healthcare professionals on how to help clients and patients develop more meal-planning and prepping skills, as well as guidance for choosing healthful foods on-the-go

Moderator:

Lauren Skluth, MS, RDN
Principal Scientist, PepsiCo Life Sciences Engagement Team

Presenters:
Julie Hess, PhD
Nutrition Researcher at the USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center

Karen Ansel, MS, RDN, CDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Funding from non-CPE revenue for CPE planning, development, review, and / or presentation has been provided by PepsiCo. Karen Ansel received compensation from PepsiCo for her participation. Any opinions or scientific interpretations expressed in this presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of PepsiCo, Inc.

Processing and the Dietary Guidelines: Meeting Nutrient Needs with Accessible Foods awards 1.25 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s (CDR) CPEU Prior Approval Program. CPEUs for this activity expire on March 19, 2027.