The Dairy Council of California has a Nutrition Trends Task Force which includes ten staff members, eight of whom are registered dietitians. The Task Force meets three times per year to review the trends in nutrition research, policy and communications. Staff is responsible for tracking over 40 publications that report on nutrition issues. This summary is the result of the meeting conducted in February 2010, to review the issues and determine the top nutrition trends.

1. Obesity prevention continues to be a top priority in political, social and public-health circles

2. Public-health efforts target sodium reduction to improve health

3. Dietary fat may not be the demon once believed

4. Vitamin D’s status as superstar nutrient growing

5. Dietary Guidelines due out in late 2010

6. Sustainability a growing factor in food choices

7. Public policy makers attempt to help control overweight through legislation and regulation

8. Choosing nutrient-rich foods offers assurance of dietary adequacy

9. Satiety as a new tool to address weight management

10. Corporate wellness programs, in-store clinics and social media provide new opportunities for nutrition and

health professionals

The full report is now available on our website. 

Maureen Bligh, MA, RD

Project Manager