Evaluating and Communicating Emerging Science

Speakers:

Michael Kelley, PhD, RD

Ka He, MD, ScD

Marianne Smith Edge, MS, RD, LD, FADA

Objectives:

• Understand the evidence base supporting two emerging areas of science:

o Brain-food intake connections

o MSG-intake and its association with obesity

• Outline the strengths and limitations of each

• Identify effective and clear strategies for communication credible emerging science to clients, consumers, and students