On May 21, 2008, the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation conducted its second Web cast to debut the full findings from the third annual IFIC Foundation Food & Health Survey: Consumer Attitudes toward Food, Nutrition & Health.
The Web cast has been uploaded in sections based on topic. To view the Web cast, click on the name of the section you would like to view. The clip will be viewed in another window.
Entire Webcast Intro and Diet Disconnects Defined Calories Meal Occasions Macro Nutrients and Q & A Food and Beverages with Added Health Benefits Food Safety Information Resources and Q&A The data slides used in the Web cast are available in PDF form. You can also view the "Person-on-the-Street" videos used during the Web cast.
The Food & Health Survey explores consumer attitudes toward:
- Calories
- Weight management
- Physical activity
- Dietary fats
- Carbohydrates
- Sugars
- Low-calorie sweeteners
- Foods with additional health and wellness benefits
- Caffeine
- Food allergies
- Food labeling
- Meal occasions
- Food safety
- Dietary guidance
- And much more!
In addition to the findings, the IFIC Foundation shared opportunities for using these results to communicate more effectively with consumers on health, nutrition, and food safety topics.
Registered Dietitians can earn one Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit. Please visit the 2008 Food & Health Survey CPE Module main page for more information.