Clinical and Translational Nutrition
Miguel Freitas, PhD (he/him/his)
VP Health and Scientific Affairs
Danone North America
white plains, New York, United States
Disclosure(s): Danone North America: Employee (Ongoing)
Christopher Cifelli, PhD (he/him/his)
Senior Vice President, Nutrition Research
Nutrition Research
National Dairy Council
Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Disclosure(s): US National Dairy Council: Employee (Ongoing)
Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RDN (she/her/hers)
President & CEO
International Food Information Council (IFIC)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Disclosure(s): No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Join us to discuss the role of yogurt in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a significant threat to public health as it is one of the leading causes of death in the US, with around 1.2 million Americans newly diagnosed each year. The Food and Drug Administration recently announced a new qualified health claim recognizing the potential link between yogurt consumption and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. The new claim states that “Eating yogurt regularly, at least 2 cups (3 servings) per week, may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes according to limited scientific evidence.” During this session, our expert speakers will explain the process of reviewing FDA-regulated claims, explore the robust body of research analyzed in relation to the new qualified health claim, and discuss the education needs and concerns of Americans to support public health and impact future nutrition policy.
Food & beverage provided. Seating is limited. First come, first served.
Chair: Miguel Freitas, PhD (he/him/his) – Danone North America
Speaker: Christopher J. Cifelli, PhD (he/him/his) – National Dairy Council
Speaker: Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RDN (she/her/hers) – International Food Information Council (IFIC)
Chair: Miguel Freitas, PhD (he/him/his) – Danone North America
Speaker: Christopher J. Cifelli, PhD (he/him/his) – National Dairy Council
Speaker: Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RDN (she/her/hers) – International Food Information Council (IFIC)