In the age of rapid technological change and information overload, AI is transforming how evidence-based nutrition science is generated, interpreted, and communicated. As use of AI continues to accelerate across numerous health-focused industries, nutrition and healthcare professionals must consider a range of ethical, professional, and practical implications to their work.

This webinar will explore the evolving role of AI, from research to personalized dietary advice, and how to critically evaluate AI-generated information. Attendees will learn how to assess scientific credibility in an AI-driven world and develop skills to critically evaluate content to ensure messaging and application are evidence-based. 

This webinar brings together Barbara Zabawa, a wellness lawyer and law professor, and Drew Hemler, a registered dietitian and leading voice in AI in health care, to explore: 

• The use of AI technologies and their role and use in nutrition science research, education, and communication
• Opportunities for AI to support development and implementation of personalized nutrition strategies 
• Ethical considerations for use of AI in nutrition practice, guidance, and communication
• Practical tips and strategies to a nutrition professional’s client-based practice without sacrificing integrity, quality and trust

Moderator:  

Veronica Hindle MS, RDN

R&D Scientist, Gatorade Sports Science Institute 

PepsiCo

Presenters:

Drew Hemler, MSc, RD, CDN, FAND

Registered Dietitian, Faculty Member 

Buffalo State University and Hilbert College

Barbara Zabawa, JD, MPH

Founder, Wellness Law, LLC

Associate Professor of Law, University of Missouri, Kansas City Law School 

Funding from non-CPE revenue for CPE planning, development, review, and / or presentation has been provided by PepsiCo. The speakers received compensation from PepsiCo for their 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.

The Rise of AI in Nutrition: Navigating Use, Communication & Ethics is pending approval for award of 1.25 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration's CPEU Prior Approval Program.