Speaker: Jim Painter, PhD, RDN
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
Compare the nutritional content of dairy and non-dairy milk alternatives milk alternates to make informed beverage choices
Summarize the recent research on the effects of dairy fat on human health
Explain the role of fermented dairy in reduction of antibiotic-associated diarrhea reduction and gut microbiome diversity
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Jim Painter earned a PhD from the University of Illinois and is currently an Adjunct Professor at University of Texas, School of Public Health. His current areas of research include reducing risk of heart disease through phyto-nutrient and dietary intervention. A Registered Dietitian since 1980, Jim has served as the Director of Nutrition research for the California Raisin Marketing Board and nutrition adviser for Sun-Maid Raisin Growers of California and Paramount Farms Wonderful Pistachios. A member of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, he also consults for the National Dairy Council. Jim has more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and presentations to his credit and has authored the textbook, Nutrition You Can Use and his latest book Let’s Eat Mindfully!
This seminar is an sponsored symposium add-on to the Alabama Chapter-AAP’s 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting, and The Dairy Alliance is pleased to support this educational opportunity for Alabama pediatricians.
