Protein Trends & Truths: What Science Says & What Consumers Hear

Date

April 23, 2026 - 2:00 pm

Duration

1 hour

Credit

Eligible for Credit

Topics

Nutrients

CPEU(s) Offered

1

In this webinar, speakers will examine current evidence on protein needs, protein quality, and the relationship between protein intake and health outcomes, while exploring how both animal- and plant-based sources contribute to healthy dietary patterns. We’ll explore consumer perceptions of protein and protein labeling, drawing on IFIC consumer insights to better understand how Americans interpret protein claims and how those perceptions shape food choices.

Speakers:

  • Andrea Glenn, PhD, RD, Assistant Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at New York University (NYU and Visiting Scientist at the Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH)
  • Robert Bergia, PhD, Founder/Principal, Berkwood Research

Moderator:

Monica Amburn, MS, RDN, IFIC Vice President, Food Safety & Nutrition

This webinar is supported by the Soy Nutrition Institute Global and the United States Soybean Board and is pending 1 CPEU per the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.