Nutrient Essentials: Sodium and the Healthy Plate

Meeting objectives:

• Engage with the medical community, supply chain, regulatory officials and other pertinent parties in this issue.
• Share knowledge in an open forum about best practices for reducing sodium content.
• Obtain a deeper understanding of sodium’s place in the diet and food production.
• Gain a public health perspective on dietary recommendations as they relate to the restaurant industry.
• Develop a better understanding of consumer tastes, preferences and dietary patterns.

Discussion topics include:

• Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
• Sodium and the Healthy Plate.
• The Health Effects of Reducing Sodium.
• Nutrition through the Consumer's Eyes.
• Sodium and the Science of Taste.