Webinar: Nature’s Sweet Surprise: An Overview of Stevia and Monk Fruit Sweeteners

September 18, 2024

As the low- and no-calorie sweetener (LNCS) industry continues to expand with innovations like stevia and monk fruit, there can be a lot of confusion and questions from patients and clients. They may want to reduce sugar intake but are hesitant to use these low- and no-calorie sweeteners with confidence, especially since LNCS are talked about in the news, social media, and other outlets more and more.

On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 2-3 p.m. ET, join Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDCES, FAND, for a complimentary webinar detailing the history and use of stevia and monk fruit as natural sweeteners. Vandana will share the science behind these sweeteners, as well as provide delicious recipes clients can explore as they adopt stevia and monk fruit into their daily eating pattern.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, nutrition professionals will better be able to:

  1. Detail the regulation process of low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS).
  2. Interpret the body of literature related to stevia and monk fruit.
  3. Demonstrate appropriate uses of stevia and monk fruit sweeteners as alternatives to added sugar.

Additional Information

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators: 
5.1.2, 9.1.1, 9.5.1
CDR Activity Type: 
172
CPE Level: 
2
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 CDR
Course opens: 
07/11/2024
Course expires: 
09/17/2025
Event starts: 
09/18/2024 - 2:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
09/18/2024 - 3:00pm EDT
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Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDCES, FAND, is a nationally recognized and award winning registered dietitian nutritionist, certified diabetes care and education specialist, certified intuitive eating counselor, CEO of a successful nutrition and wellness coaching business, global media spokesperson and author of My Indian Table: Quick & Tasty Vegetarian Recipes. She is passionate about positively impacting people with science-based nutrition information that is simple, realistic and flavorful.

Disclosures:

Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDCES, FAND, has the following relevant disclosure to report: she is a consultant and advisory board member for Heartland Food Products Group, maker of Splenda® Brand Products, and Sanofi. She is a member of the General Mills speaker’s bureau and an ambassador for Impossible Foods’ Health & Nutrition Food Council.

Nature’s Sweet Surprise: An Overview of Stevia and Monk Fruit awards 1.0 CPEU in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration's CPEU Prior Approval Program.

The responsible provider for this activity is Heartland Food Products Group.

Funding from non-CPE revenue for CPE planning, development, review, and/or presentation has been provided by Heartland Food Products Group.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 CDR

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