After decades of emphasis on the importance of low-fat diets, guidelines are now shifting toward emphasis on the quality of fat instead of the quantity.
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Mindy Hermann, MBA RDN
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Multi-talented professional with extensive experience in communications, market research analysis and reporting, leadership training program planning, public speaking, public relations and business management. Strategic leadership in development and promotion of MyPlate educational materials to enhance consumer understanding of dietary guidance.
Projects included adaptation of materials to reach varied audiences, oversight of 25 dietitians and other professionals who are experts in cultural foodways and provided project direction and guidance, expansion of a partnership program to meet the needs of corporate and non-profit partners in a public-private partnership, and identification and adaptation of recipes from representative groups.
A large body of work in books, magazines, websites, trade publications and professional journals demonstrates ease in creating content that spans the range from professional to consumer. Expertise covers nutrition, food, produce, health, and other topics. Extensive work in nutritional analysis and preparation of Nutrition Facts panels, particularly for small and mid-size food companies. Independent freelance writer for trade and professional publications, including The World of Food Ingredients, Plant-Based World Pulse, Today’s Dietitian.
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