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Because of the difficulty involved in defining “snacks” and “snacking,” there is discrepancy in the literature about whether snacking prevalence has increased or remained static and whether snacking contributes to energy imbalance and weight gain or facilitates weight maintenance and a lower BMI. Yet, we know that individuals are consuming energy outside of meals, regardless of the overall prevalence of snacking or its impact on health. This presentation will focus on the latest research demonstrating how snacking, along with incorporating blueberries supports proper health and will provide participants with strategies, resources, and tools for promoting simply delicious, naturally nutritious eating plans. Learning Objectives
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About Our Presenters Mary Ellen is also a contributing writer, recipe developer and content expert for several leading health and wellness organizations. And you can find her frequently on local Houston-area TV stations educating audiences on food, nutrition, and joyful eating. Prior to working with the USHBC, she taught nutrition and dietetic classes at UC Berkeley, worked in a startup company that developed nutraceutical ingredients and currently consults for companies in the food and agriculture industry. |
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The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is an agriculture promotion group made up of blueberry growers, marketers and importers in North and South America, who work together to research, innovate and promote the fruits of their labors as well as the growth and well-being of the entire blueberry industry. The blueberry industry is committed to providing blueberries that are grown, harvested, packed and shipped in clean, safe environments. www.blueberrycouncil.org Disclosures Mary Ellen Phipps is a paid spokesperson for the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council. Leslie Wada is the Research Administrator for the Health Research Committee of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council. |