The Power of Protein in Optimal Health: A webinar highlighting the latest news in protein research

Please join us for a thought-provoking and interactive discussion about the Power of Protein in Optimal Health. Emerging research indicates high-quality protein plays a critical role in many health issues facing Americans, such as weight management, muscle maintenance and reduced risk of several diseases including diabetes and sarcopenia. Now more than ever, with an aging Boomer population, it is important to re-examine the role of protein in American diets. Hear from leading protein experts, who will share their latest scientific research on the role of protein on several health outcomes.

WHEN: July 9, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT

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Presentations Include
High-Quality Protein Benefits in Optimal Health
Protein Consumption: Myths and Recommendations for Optimal Health
Helping People Power Up with Protein

New resources and ideas to help you translate these scientific findings into effective client counseling will also be discussed during this free webinar. Electronic handouts will be available for download during the webinar.

About the Speakers
Doug Paddon-Jones, PhD
Dr. Paddon-Jones is an associate professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He will present research on muscle maintenance, sarcopenia and the role of protein in optimal health.

Kevin Short, PhD
Dr. Short is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics in the Section of Endocrinology and Diabetes at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. His presentation will be about protein needs, specifically exploring minimum requirements versus optimal recommendations.

Connie Guttersen, PhD, RD
Dr. Guttersen is a nutrition instructor at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone,Calif. She will discuss today’s consumer health concerns, including the overweight/obesity epidemic and growing boomer population, and why it may now be time to re-examine macronutrient needs, including protein, for optimal health.

Participants will have the opportunity to receive 1.5 CE credits.

Hosted by the Beef Checkoff through the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Washington Beef Commission