With nearly 65,000 members, the American Dietetic Association is one of the world's largest organizations of nutrition professionals. Increasing awareness and educating this group of professionals is of utmost importance as they recommend and endorse food products in their daily nutrition counsel. More than 8,000 health and nutrition professionals attended the 2010 Food & Nutrition Conference & Exhibition. This exclusive presentation to a group of influential dietitians was given by Dr. Keith Ayoob, Executive Director of the Global Stevia Institute. Here he shared the basic information about origins, safety data and food and beverage applications of stevia.
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The Society for Nutrition Education (SNE) represents the unique professional interests of nutrition educators in the United States and worldwide. SNE is dedicated to promoting effective nutrition education and communication to support and improve healthful behaviors and has a vision of healthy communities through nutrition education and advocacy. Members of SNE educate individuals, families, fellow professionals, students, and influence policy makers about nutrition, food, and health. The Annual SNE Conference provides new research, creative ideas, and practical techniques applicable in many settings. This exclusive presentation to a group of influential dietitians was given by Dr. Keith Ayoob, Executive Director of the Global Stevia Institute, and Jason Hecker, VP of Global Marketing at PureCircle Limited. Here they shared the basic information about origins, safety data and food and beverage applications of stevia and led into a focus group to capture thoughts and impressions from these professionals.
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