Suggests topics and speakers for the Nutrition Seminar Program. Suggests content for U-mail and assists the Manager, Nutrition Communications with review of copy for accuracy. Works with food marketers on nutrition labeling and the use of nutrition in their marketing. Stays abreast of current nutrition issues and trends, especially as they relate to health professionals. Interprets the philosophy, objectives and activities of the Nutrition Department to the appropriate NCBA and CBB governance bodies as well as to other industry organizations as needed.
Helps translate scientific information to consumers, government and health professionals.
Assists the Manager, Nutrition Communications Materials to develop new nutrition materials, particularly by helping to review content and identifying outside nutrition experts to author new publications or to review content. Assists in preparation of background documents needed as written or oral testimony and investigative research on policy issues. Manages the nutrition resource file bank. Works with Executive Director, Nutrition to implement the health professional advertising program. Develops responses and fulfills requests from partners and industry organizations and others requesting nutrition information.