This is not a webinar or course for purchase- this is a module for credit claiming for our 2018 Spring Symposium attendees and cannot be purchased or taken by non-attendees. These sessions are exclusive to our symposium, however, the topics may be revisited in the future in the form of a webinar or self-study course.

Suggested CDR Learning Codes: 1070, 2040, 8018, 8070

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators: 1.1.3, 2.1.7, 4.1.2, 8.1.2

There was a time when consumers’ food experiences began at the grocery store. Most people didn’t think about where the food came from or how it got there. Those days are over. Today, consumers want to know more—much more—not only about the vegetables, fruit, and grains grown on this nation’s more than 2 million farms, but also about poultry, seafood, and livestock that provide protein and micronutrients critical to the American diet and to nutritional health worldwide. Who better to turn to for the facts than the country’s food and nutrition authorities—registered dietitian nutritionists? This session will explore four issues concerning animal agriculture: 1) sustainability; 2) use of hormones and antibiotics; 3) animal welfare; and 4) solutions to global hunger. Understanding these issues allows nutrition professionals to strengthen their platforms and expand their spheres of influence. As part of the session, Amy will lead an interactive panel of local farmers and ranchers.