Annual Conference
Conference Session
2019-11-09
"The Evolving 'Agricultural' Landscape: Enabling a Plant Based Future"Key Areas: Nutrition
Session: Session C - Saturday, November 09th: 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
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Speaker(s): David Grotto, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND - Senior Manager of Nutrition and Wellbeing, Kellogg Company
Objectives:
- Explore the evolving terrain of protein and how various options can help nourish an increasingly populated world.
- Learn about differing plant based proteins and the nutrition they deliver.
- Dive into developing technologies to improve the nutrition and culinary acceptability of alternative protein sources.
Description: Not all protein sources are created equal when it comes to nourishing those who inhabit the planet. With an ever-spiraling population and limited resources to feed them, what does the future of protein look like given cultural diversity, dietary trends such as veganism and evolving technology such as cellular agricultural? Join nutrition expert Dave Grotto as he examines future proteins driven by sustainable agriculture including current and future technologies used to modify plant protein to yield optimal nutrient profiles that rival animal proteins. Dave will also share examples how future proteins are coming to life in and out of the home.
Speaker Bio(s):
David Grotto, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND - Kellogg Company
Speaker Bio:
Dave's entrée into the world of nutrition started nearly 30 years ago when he began working in the natural foods business. While owning and operating his own natural food store, Dave attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, graduated with honors, and became a registered dietitian. He completed his Masters in Nutrition and Wellness with a concentration in entrepreneurship from Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois.
With a strong interest in communications, Dave pursued a broadcasting career and hosted a live radio show on health and nutrition for over 10 years and also a local television show. He proudly served as a media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for over six years and has generated millions of impressions via print, digital and broadcast media throughput his career.
As a clinician who has provided plant-forward, "doable" solutions for individuals and families for over three decades, Dave was inspired to write the acclaimed book, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life, which is now featured in 18 different languages. His second book, 101 Optimal Life Foods, with a foreword written by Montel Williams, debuted in January of 2010 and his latest book, Best Things You Can Eat, launched in January 2013. He also contributed to The Hungry Girl Diet (2014), by Lisa Lillien, which ranked #1 in both Amazon and the New York Times Best Seller lists.
Dave serves as the Senior Nutrition Manager for the Specialty Channels Division of Kellogg's. He provides nutrition, regulatory and claims guidance for commercial and non-commercial businesses in addition to presenting as a content expert on a variety of topics including the benefits of plant-based nutrition throughout the lifecycle.
Dave lives in Elmhurst Illinois with his wife Sharon, three daughters - Chloe, Katie and Madison - and assorted pets.
With a strong interest in communications, Dave pursued a broadcasting career and hosted a live radio show on health and nutrition for over 10 years and also a local television show. He proudly served as a media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for over six years and has generated millions of impressions via print, digital and broadcast media throughput his career.
As a clinician who has provided plant-forward, "doable" solutions for individuals and families for over three decades, Dave was inspired to write the acclaimed book, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life, which is now featured in 18 different languages. His second book, 101 Optimal Life Foods, with a foreword written by Montel Williams, debuted in January of 2010 and his latest book, Best Things You Can Eat, launched in January 2013. He also contributed to The Hungry Girl Diet (2014), by Lisa Lillien, which ranked #1 in both Amazon and the New York Times Best Seller lists.
Dave serves as the Senior Nutrition Manager for the Specialty Channels Division of Kellogg's. He provides nutrition, regulatory and claims guidance for commercial and non-commercial businesses in addition to presenting as a content expert on a variety of topics including the benefits of plant-based nutrition throughout the lifecycle.
Dave lives in Elmhurst Illinois with his wife Sharon, three daughters - Chloe, Katie and Madison - and assorted pets.
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