Crystal R. Rivers, MS (she/her/hers)

Nutritionist
FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
College Park, Maryland, United States

Crystal Rivers is a nutritionist in the Division of Nutrition Programs, Office of Nutrition and Food Labeling, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Food and Drug Administration (FDA). She is a member of the Nutrition Science Review Branch where she evaluates scientific evidence for health claim petitions. Besides her evidence-based review of health claims, she has worked on a wide range of regulatory and policy issues related to nutrition labeling. She was the subject matter expert for the Reference Daily Intakes (Daily Values) and Sodium sections for Nutrition and Supplement Facts Label proposed and final rules. Prior to joining FDA in 2005, Crystal worked as a Research Associate at the Institute of Medicines’ Food and Nutrition Board on the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). Crystal was also an Extension Agent with Virginia Cooperative Extension, where she taught educational programs in nutrition and food safety. Crystal holds a B.S. and M.S. in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

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  Sunday, June 30, 2024
  12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT

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