Fact vs Fiction – Evaluating Diet Fads

Fact vs Fiction – Evaluating Diet Fads and Exploring Evidenced-Based Recommendations for Healthy Eating and Longevity

About our Speaker:

Drew Hays is Registered Dietitian and Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department on Nutritional Sciences at UT Austin.  She received her master’s degree of Nutritional Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin and is a professionally trained chef from Le Cordon Bleu Academy of Culinary Arts.  As a chef, she has held a variety of positions including Food Stylist and R&D Chef for the Food Network in New York City.  Prior to her position at the University of Texas, she worked as a Clinical Dietitian providing medical nutrition therapy in the acute care setting. Professor Hays’ academic interests include food science and food processing, clinical nutrition and science communication. She is a leading expert in the emerging field of culinary medicine. 

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