Description: Snacking is a routine part of our day-to-day lives, and yet new research and trends are emerging on the topic every day. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) and other nutrition professionals are addressing the topic of snacking regularly with patients and clients, answering questions about optimal snack choices and pairings, snacking trends in work-from-home and on-the-go environments, and snacking benefits for nutrition and health. This webinar will equip RDNs and nutrition professionals with the latest science and trends on snacking as well as the tools and knowledge to provide healthy snacking recommendations to patients and clients.

This event will aim to:
1. Review the state of current snacking research
2. Review snacking’s role in a healthful diet
3. Review current snacking trends
4. Provide practical guidance on snacking optimization that RDNs can provide to patients and clients

Moderator:

Morgan Sowers, PhD, MBA, RD

Associate Principal Scientist, Health & Nutrition Sciences @PepsiCo

Presenters:

Colin Rehm, PhD, MPH

Senior Principal Scientist, Health & Nutrition Sciences @PepsiCo

Alyssa Pike, RD

Senior Manager, Nutrition Communications @International Food Information Council (IFIC)

May Zhu, MBA, RDN, LDN

Registered Dietitian and Founder @Nutrition Happens

This program is sponsored by PepsiCo Health & Nutrition Sciences. 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.

This 75-minute webinar has been accredited for 1.25 CPEU through the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.