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ForwardSymposium Session: What Dietitians Really Think About Sustainability
Dietitians care deeply about people and the planet, and the vast majority believe they should play a key role in advancing sustainable food systems. But research indicates that barriers—including limited education, resources, and institutional support—often prevent these efforts from being fully integrated into practice.
This session will present findings from three years’ worth of survey data collected in partnership with the team at Food + Plant and Today’s Dietitian, identifying key challenges and opportunities to make a difference within the profession.
This is not a webinar or course for purchase - this is a module for credit claiming for our 2026 Spring Symposium attendees and cannot be purchased or taken by non-attendees. These sessions are exclusive to our Symposium; however, the topics may be revisited in the future in the form of a webinar or self-study course.
Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity, health care professionals will be better able to:
- Describe the four dimensions of sustainable food systems and their relevance to dietetics practice.
- Explain current evidence on dietitians' attitudes and perspectives regarding sustainable diets.
- Identify strategies dietitians can use to advocate for equitable and sustainable dietary practices across diverse practice settings.
Additional Information
Known as the Plant-Powered Dietitian, Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, has established an award-winning career in the field of plant-based nutrition and sustainability. As a widely recognized registered dietitian in the global community, Sharon is an accomplished writer, editor, blogger, author, speaker, professor, advisor, and media expert. In particular, she has gained recognition for her expertise in plant-based nutrition and sustainability.
Sharon has authored over 1,000 articles in a variety of publications, including Better Homes and Gardens, Oprah Magazine, and the LA Times. Her book, “The Plant-Powered Diet: The Lifelong Eating Plan for Achieving Optimal Health, Beginning Today,” was a critical success, which was followed by her second book, “Plant-Powered for Life: Eat Your Way to Lasting Health with 52 Simple Steps & 125 Delicious Recipes,” in July 2014. Her third book, “California Vegan: Inspiration and Recipes from the People and Places of the Golden State,” was published in 2021. And her fourth book, “The Plant-Powered Plan to Beat Diabetes,” was published in May 2023. Sharon also has contributed to several book chapters on nutrition and sustainability.
Sharon serves as chief nutrition advisor for Today’s Dietitian, adjunct faculty in the MS of Sustainable Food Systems Program at Prescott College, nutrition consultant for organizations, and co-founder and executive director of the non-profit organization Food + Planet. She presents frequently at conferences and is a weekly contributing nutrition expert in the media, including print, online, radio, podcasts, television, social media, videos, and film. For example, she serves on the US News best diets expert panel. Sharon enjoys organizing farm and sustainability tours across the world, including her collaboration on the Italian Alps Sustainability Food Tour.
Sharon recently completed her Master of Science in Sustainable Food Systems from Green Mountain College in Vermont. And she still has time to blog regularly for her popular online community (400,000 members strong and growing) at The Plant-Powered Dietitian. Living in the sustainability mecca of Ojai, California with her husband and two dogs, Sharon enjoys tending to her organic garden and orchard, visiting the local farmers market, volunteering in local environmental organizations, and cooking for friends and family.
Disclosures:
The faculty and planners of this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
An “ineligible company” includes any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
In support of improving patient care, Great Valley Publishing Company is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity will also award credit for dietetics (CDR CPEU).
Dietitians: RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Log. Sphere and Competency selection is at the learner’s discretion.
Available Credit
- 1.00 CDR