Webinar: Optimizing Nutrition and Protein on GLP-1s: Clinical Recommendations and Real-World Insights

August 19, 2025



With GLP-1 medications reshaping the weight management conversation, there is much to unpack when it comes to consumer food choices and health guidance.

On Tuesday, August 19, from 1-2 p.m. ET, Michelle Cardel, PhD, MS, RD, FTOS, and Travis Masterson, PhD, will explore the impact dietitians can have in supporting their clients’ sustainable habits, including the role of animal protein. New research will be shared on consumer behavior before and during GLP-1 use, highlighting opportunities and challenges when aligning nutrition strategy with evolving preferences.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, nutrition professionals will better be able to:

  1. Describe the common effects and differences among GLP-1 medications and their implications for diet and lifestyle support.
  2. Summarize real-world evidence on how GLP-1 use impacts diet quality, physical activity, and quality of life.
  3. Identify consumer trends in protein selection before and during GLP-1 use, with a focus on animal-based and convenience options.
  4. Apply insights on GLP-1 use and dietary trends to develop personalized, protein-focused nutrition guidance for patients.

Additional Information

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators: 
7.2.3, 9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.1.3
CDR Activity Type: 
172
CPE Level: 
2
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 CDR
Course opens: 
07/14/2025
Course expires: 
08/18/2026
Event starts: 
08/19/2025 - 1:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
08/19/2025 - 2:00pm EDT
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Michelle Cardel, PhD, MS, RD, FTOS, is a nutrition scientist, registered dietitian, and Chief Nutrition Officer at WeightWatchers. She also serves as a faculty member at the University of Florida, where she co-directs the Center for Integrative Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases. At WeightWatchers, Dr. Cardel leads clinical trials, the program innovation team, and the nutrition and food database. Her team shapes the organization’s nutrition strategy using the latest science, develops evidence-based programs, and ensures the most cutting-edge science is integrated into member programs and content.

A Fellow of The Obesity Society, Dr. Cardel has authored over 125 publications in high-impact journals like JAMA, JAMA Pediatrics, AJCN, and Obesity. Her numerous accolades include the University of Alabama (UAB) Outstanding Woman Award, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Excellence in Emerging Outcomes Research Award, UAB’s Young Alumni Rising Star Award, and The Obesity Society’s Practitioner of the Year Award for Excellence in Clinical Care and Management of Obesity.

Travis Masterson, PhD, is the Director of the Health, Ingestive Behavior, and Technology Laboratory and the Broadhurst Career Development Professor for the Study of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at The Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on food cue reactivity and how our food environment shapes our food choices and eating behaviors. His research particularly focuses on digital food and beverage marketing. He uses a variety of novel technologies and methodologies in his work including fMRI, immersive virtual reality (iVR), and ecological momentary assessment (EMA).

 


Disclosures:

Michelle Cardel, PhD, MS, RD, FTOS, faculty for this event, has the following relevant financial relationships to report: she is a WeightWatchers employee and shareholder.

Emily Krause, MFCS, RD, LD, FAND, moderator for this event, has the following relevant financial relationships to report: she is an employee of the National Pork Board.

Travis Masterson, PhD, faculty for this event, has the following relevant financial relationships to report: he has received grant or research funding from AG1, National Pork Board, Alliance for Potato Research & Education, McCormick Science Institute, and the National Dairy Council. He is also an employee of Reactivity Insights.

Optimizing Nutrition and Protein on GLP-1s: Clinical Recommendations and Real-World Insights awards 1.0 CPEU in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration's CPEU Prior Approval Program. 

The responsible provider for this activity is the Meat Institute.

Funding from non-CPE revenue for CPE planning, development, review, and/or presentation has been provided by the Meat Institute. Commercial support was provided by National Pork Board.

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  • 1.00 CDR

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