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November 20, 2008 6:49 PM

Glimpses into the Future

Thanks to American Dietetic Association CEO Ron Moen for giving me a heads up on a comprehensive annual outlook article in the November 1 edition of The Futurist, the World Future Society's signature publication. The authors note that the forecasts compiled in the article are not so much predictions as they are glimpses into a likely future.

Here are a few of the "glimpses" that I think could have an impact in the world of food, nutrition and health.

Tourism is expected to nearly double worldwide, from 842 million international tourist arrivals in 2006 to 1.6 billion in 2020, with China as the greatest source of tourists and the most popular tourist destination. Impact: More consumer exposure to classic Asian diets and traditional herbal remedies.

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November 12, 2008 6:47 PM

It's All about Education, Education, Education

During its recent annual meeting in Chicago meeting, the American Dietetic Association (ADA) released its latest public opinion survey, Nutrition and You: Trends 2008. The association has conducted this survey seven times since 1991 to measure attitudes, knowledge, beliefs and behaviors regarding food and nutrition. Here are some of the results that I think you might find meaningful as you food and health directions for the future.

In each survey since 1991, ADA has used respondents' answers to a number of different questions to segment consumers into three groups representing overall attitudes toward maintaining a healthy diet and getting regular exercise. A comparison of survey results over the years depicts a population that is making some progress, knows it should make more and is increasingly aware and hungry for information. Yes! Bother me!
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I am a registered dietitian who has spent 30+ years as a nutrition communicator - interpreting the science of nutrition into practical applications for consumers, health professionals, and the food and beverage industry. I am a principal in the nutrition policy and positioning consultancy Finn/Parks & Associates. I currently serve as a senior advisor to Fleishman-Hillard International Communications and am also the CEO and president of the American Council for Fitness & Nutrition. I am a past president of The American Dietetic Association (ADA), the world's largest organization of nutrition experts, and am immediate past chair of the ADA Foundation. While I feel passionately about the importance of nutrition for people of all ages, I am particularly interested in women's nutritional health. Throughout my career, I have concentrated on women's unique nutritional needs and their critical role as gatekeepers for family health.

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