Portion Guidance: Successes, Challenges and Real-Life Strategies for Nutrition Educators

Portion Guidance: Successes, Challenges and Real-Life Strategies for Nutrition Educators
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Independence E | 
Speaker: Lisa R. Young, PhD, RD, New York University
In a food environment that emphasizes quantity over quality, nutrition educators are continually challenged to find new and innovative strategies that will help consumers choose and consume thoughtful portions. Join us as portion expert Lisa Young, PhD, RD explores the latest research in the area of Portion Guidance and identifies the underlying barriers to consumption of proper portions. Dr. Young will share case studies of successful Portion Guidance initiatives and real-life strategies and tools that can be utilized by the nutrition educators to more effectively counsel on the topic of portions.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the barriers to choosing and consuming thoughtful portions among consumers
Translate current research and guidelines into actionable Portion Guidance strategies to empower consumers to make informed choices
Leverage available resources and tools to effectively communicate and counsel on consuming proper portions
SNEB/SNEBF gratefully acknowledges the underwriting of this activity provided by Nestlé. Acceptance of these resources does not imply endorsement of the donor or its mission, products, or services.