Executive Director
Nutrient Institute
Zephyr Cove, Nevada, United States
Shavawn Forester Ph.D. RDN is a dedicated professional in the field of Nutritional Biology and currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at The Nutrient Institute. Dr. Forester completed her B.A. and Ph.D. degrees at the University of California Davis in 2007 and 2012, respectively. With a deep-rooted passion for essential nutrients and their impact on human health, Dr. Forester directs her research and professional efforts towards projects that emphasize the crucial role of nutrition in optimizing overall well-being. She actively identifies gaps in food and nutrient data and works diligently to develop practical solutions. Driven by collaboration between nutrition science and data science, her current initiatives encompass various areas, such as establishing quality data standards in nutritional sciences and creating nutrient-based frameworks that empower both researchers and consumers to identify nutrient-rich food, meal, and diet options. Through her research, collaboration, and outreach endeavors, Dr. Forester aims to set high standards for food composition data, enabling precision nutrition and accurate characterization of nutritional composition. Her ultimate objective is to enhance consumer health by leveraging comprehensive and reliable information.
Friday, July 21, 2023
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
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Advancing Real World Data and Tools to Better Understand Diet Quality (Sponsored Satellite Program)
Friday, July 21, 2023
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM ET
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Friday, July 21, 2023
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM ET
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