New Consumer Research on Food As Medicine: The Power of RDNs in Driving Healthful Changes

Description

Learning Objectives

• Explain key findings from recent consumer research related to Food as Medicine and, Food Is Medicine, identifying common beliefs and misconceptions.
• Apply consumer research findings to develop effective client communication strategies, guiding individuals towards making positive, health-supporting changes in their diet.
• Identify the factors that make food information credible to each segment of the population and appreciate who they access and trust for information.

Performance Indicators

• 13.1.4 Influences legislation, regulation, and policy changes to impact nutrition and well-being in the community
• 13.3.1 Designs programs, interventions, or initiatives based on assessment and surveillance data and evidence-based literature.
• 3.1.5 Evaluates the effectiveness of communication methods used to ensure understanding of presented information.

Speakers

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  Amy Myrdal Miller

  Founder & President, Farmer’s Daughter Consulting

  Amy Myrdal Miller, MS, RDN, FAND, is an award-winning dietitian and cookbook author, culinary nutrition expert, farmer’s daughter, and founder and president of Farmer’s Daughter Consulting. Prior to starting her business in 2014, Amy worked in cardiovascular research, public relations, the food industry, and as a director of continuing education for a private culinary college. Today she works with a variety of clients across our vast food system. Amy is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a former chair of the Food & Culinary Professionals Practice Group, and a former president of the Sacramento Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI), an international philanthropic organization of women in food, wine, and hospitality. She proudly serves on the Bayer Horticultural Advisory Council and the Texas A&M Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture External Advisory Board. Amy was the 2014 recipient of the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (CAND) Excellence in Research Award, the 2015 recipient of the Academy’s Lenna Frances Cooper Award (now known as the Distinguished Lecturer Award), and the 2025 recipient of the CAND Dolores Nyhus Memorial Award and Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Award. A farmer’s daughter from North Dakota who now lives in Northern California, Amy received her B.S. degree in dietetics from the University of California Davis, completed her dietetic internship at the University of Minnesota Hospital & Clinics, and earned her M.S. degree in nutrition communication from the Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy.

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  Charlie Arnot

  CEO, The Center for Food Integrity

  Charlie Arnot is recognized as a thought leader in food and agriculture. He is highly regarded as both a writer and sought-after speaker who engages audiences across the globe. Charlie has decades of experience working in communications, public relations and issues management within the food system. He is the founder and president of Look East, an employee-owned consulting firm. He also serves as CEO of the Center for Food Integrity, an international non-profit organization dedicated to building consumer trust and confidence in today's food system. One client said of Charlie’s work, “others help us talk about our business, you help us think differently about who we are and what we do.” His commitment to excellence, innovation and integrity have positioned him as a trusted counselor to CEOs, government leaders and executives, and a respected industry advisor on critical issues within the food system. Charlie is one of 200 global leaders who serve on the World Agriculture Forum Council. WAF is a global platform connecting diverse stakeholders to drive sustainable agricultural development through policy advocacy, trade facilitation, and technology-driven solutions.  In 2024 he was named the Alumni Master by the University of Nebraska College of Journalism and Mass Communication, and he is frequently sought out by media for his insight on food and agriculture issues. He has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, Time, NPR, CNBC, The National Journal, Entrepreneur, Yahoo health, Huffington Post, Grist and dozens of trade publications globally.

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Moderator

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  Krystal Register

  Vice President, Health & Well-being, FMI – The Food Industry Association

  Krystal Register, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND is the Vice President of Health and Well-being at FMI - The Food Industry Association where she is responsible for overall leadership, strategic planning and execution of nutrition, health and well-being activities and initiatives. She serves as the lead coordinator and subject matter expert for nutrition policy, programs, operations, and communication issues across the food industry for FMI members, industry partners and community collaborators. Krystal is committed to connecting the science of food and nutrition to improved public health. She is a champion for registered dietitians in the food industry and engages in advocacy to lift up the grocery store as a destination for health and well-being. Krystal’s background includes environmental and nutrition science studies with degrees from the College of William and Mary and James Madison University with professional experience in clinical nutrition, personal coaching, and the food retail setting. Krystal has served on the executive committee for the Food & Culinary Professionals DPG. She is currently an Aspen Institute Food Leaders Fellow.

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