The Need for Nuance: Toward an Evidence-Based Definition and Classification of Carbohydrate Food Quality (Sponsored Satellite Program)

Chair(s)

• DK

  David Klurfeld, PhD

  Adjunct Professor
  Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington
  Glenwood, Maryland, United States

  Disclosure(s): Dyets, Inc.: Consultant (Ongoing)
  National Cattlemens Beef Association: Consultant (Ongoing)
  Potatoes USA: Advisory Committee/Board Member (Ongoing); Consultant (Ongoing)

Speaker(s)

• 

  Joanne Slavin, PhD, RDN

  Professor
  Department of Food Science and Nutrition
  University of Minnesota
  Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

  Disclosure(s): No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
• AD

  Adam Drewnowski, PhD

  Director, Center for Public Health Nutrition
  Epidemiology
  University of Washington
  Seattle, Washington, United States

  Disclosure(s): No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
• JR

  Judy Rodriguez, PhD, RD, FAND, FADA, LD/N

  The University of North Florida

  Disclosure(s): No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

The 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) recommends adults consume nearly two-thirds of calories from carbohydrate-containing foods; however, the advice falls short on how to choose quality sources. Unlike protein and fat quality, there are conflicting views among scientists on how to define carbohydrate quality. While some support the Glycemic Index (GI) as a surrogate marker for carbohydrate quality, new research calls into question its reliability, utility and value. A new method to defining carbohydrate quality – one that focuses on the unique nutrient contributions of carbohydrate-containing foods – is needed.

During this educational session, you will hear from experts in the fields of nutrition, exercise science, algorithm development and dietary patterns as they review the current evidence that illustrates the need for a globally accepted definition of ‘quality carbohydrates.’ The speakers will unveil an evidence-based algorithm for high-quality carbohydrate-containing foods that supports equitable healthy eating patterns and aligns with DGA recommendations.

Presentations:

• 12:00 PM – 12:10 PM ET

  Introduction - The Need for Nuance: Toward an Evidence-Based Definition and Classification of Carbohydrate Food Quality (Sponsored Satellite Program)
  

  Chair: David Klurfeld, PhD – Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington
• 12:10 PM – 12:30 PM ET

  The Need for Nuance in Recommending Carbohydrate-Containing Foods (Sponsored Satellite Program)
  

  Speaker: Joanne L. Slavin, PhD, RDN – University of Minnesota
• 12:30 PM – 12:50 PM ET

  Carbohydrate Food Quality Indices (CFQI): A Research Update (Sponsored Satellite Program)
  

  Speaker: Adam Drewnowski, PhD – University of Washington
• 12:50 PM – 1:10 PM ET

  The Importance of High-Quality Carbohydrate-Containing Foods to Support Equitable Healthy Eating Patterns (Sponsored Satellite Program)
  

  Speaker: Judy Rodriguez, PhD, RD, FAND, FADA, LD/N – The University of North Florida
• 1:10 PM – 2:15 PM ET

  Panel Discussion - The Need for Nuance: Toward an Evidence-Based Definition and Classification of Carbohydrate Food Quality (Sponsored Satellite Program)
  

  Chair: David Klurfeld, PhD – Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington

  Speaker: Joanne L. Slavin, PhD, RDN – University of Minnesota

  Speaker: Adam Drewnowski, PhD – University of Washington

  Speaker: Judy Rodriguez, PhD, RD, FAND, FADA, LD/N – The University of North Florida