IFIC is a not-for-profit science communications organization based in Washington, DC that addresses various food-related topics with its team of RDs, PhDs and communications professionals. They are dedicated to the mission of effectively communicating science-based information on health, nutrition and food safety for the public good. IFIC’s vision is a global environment where credible science drives food policy and consumer choice. They subscribe to Ten Guiding Principles as they work to help improve the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities.
IFIC focuses on and offers information and resources regarding consumer research and surveys on perceptions, behaviors, and trends. They also offer webinars and free continuing education opportunities for dietitians.
Tune in to this episode to learn about key learnings and takeaways from the newly released 15th annual Food & Health Survey as well as two recent consumer surveys on COVID-19 behaviors and attitudes toward food including:
Key factors driving food purchasing decisions
Feedback on the use of mobile health devices and apps
Snacking habits and protein intake
Processed food, sugars and plant proteins
How COVID-19 has impacted food habits including shopping, cooking, snacking
Consumer perceptions, confidence and trust in the safety of the food supply and various sources of food/health information
Think more critically about what you hear, read or see about food, and the information you share out. Not everyone shares the same budget, culture, opinion or priorities to live and eat, and we need to treat these differences with respect.”
Kris Sollid is a registered dietitian with a passion for improving nutrition science communications. He is the Senior Director of Nutrition Communications at the International Food Information Council (IFIC) which is a not-for-profit science communications organization based in Washington, DC that addresses various food-related topics with its team of RDs, PhDs and communications professionals. As Senior Director of Nutrition Communications at IFIC, Kris leads their nutrition team in monitoring nutrition research making media headlines to analyze how nutrition science is conveyed and its impact on consumer attitudes, beliefs and trust in information related to food and health. Since joining IFIC in 2009, his role has included leading consumer research projects, health professional outreach, educational resource development, social and traditional media engagement, and timely written contributions to IFIC’s website, as well external consumer and peer-reviewed publications.
Although born and raised in California, Kris has earned degrees from the University of Colorado, Boulder and the University of Maryland, College Park. He is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and was the 2018-2020 President of DCMAND, the Academy’s District of Columbia Metro affiliate.
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