Food Forum

Workshop

The Role of Science, Technology, and Communication in Advancing Healthful Foods and Diets: A Workshop

December 5, 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EST)

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Speaker, Moderator, and Planning Committee Bios

About

The National Academies will convene a workshop to explore how existing and emerging scientific research, technology, and policy could be applied to more healthful foods and diets. The workshop will examine the scientific basis for food attributes (beyond nutrients) that are now considered part of foods’ healthfulness—such as processing, food additives, sensory responses, isolated food components and their combinations, and nutrient density.

Organizing Project

The Role of Science, Technology, and Communication in Advancing Healthful Foods and Diets: A Workshop

Contact

Sarah Poncet Landolt

sponcet@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Food Forum September 2025 Meeting

September 9, 2025

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

On September 9, 2025 the Food Forum will hold a member-focused meeting on Women’s Health and Nutrition from Menarche through Post-Menopause.

Contact

Melanie Arthur

marthur@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

An Evening with the Food Forum: A Conversation about Funding and Influence in the Current Food and Nutrition Landscape

June 17, 2025

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (EDT)

Past

About

On June 17, the Food Forum held a meeting to include discussions about funding and influence in the current food and nutrition landscape.

Contact

Sarah Poncet Landolt

sponcet@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Food Forum April 2025 Meeting

April 3, 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

On April 3 the Food Forum held a meeting that included discussions on developing effective nutrition policy and its communication.

Contact

Meredith Parr

mparr@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Global Food Supply Chains: Exploring Systems, Solutions, and Future Directions

December 10, 2024

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

On December 10, 2024, the Food Forum held a meeting that explored the current and future challenges and opportunities for global food supply chains. Discussions included an overview of food supply networks, how the United States fits in global supply chains, economic and policy considerations, and international trade facilitation. Invited speakers also discussed industry perspectives on supply chain challenges, evolution, and innovations.

In the afternoon, the Food Forum held a closed session to discuss topics and focus areas for 2025.

Contact

Meredith Parr

mparr@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

Optimizing Health with Age: What is Nutrition’s Role?

November 20, 2024

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

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Materials

About

The Food Forum hosted a webinar, Optimizing Health with Age: What is Nutrition’s Role?, on November 20, 2024, from 9 AM – 12 PM EDT. The webinar explored what “optimum” health looks like and age-related health changes, such as immunity, muscle decline, and cognitive decline. The webinar also covered age-related changes in nutrient needs and ways to achieve food and nutrition access for older adults. The webinar concluded with discussion on age-related nutritional barriers and opportunities.

Contact

Meredith Parr

mparr@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Genetic Technologies in Plants to Improve Resilience of the Food System

April 2, 2024

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT)

Past

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On April 2, 2024, the Food Forum held a member-focused meeting on genetic technologies in plants to improve the food system. Speakers provided an overview of genetic technologies and how they are used in plants, opportunities and barriers to implementation of technologies, new developments in plant molecular farming, and issues around communication, trust, and responsible use of technology.

Contact

Meredith Parr

mparr@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Food Forum Business Meeting 2023

November 29, 2023

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (EST)

Past

About

The Food Forum held a closed session on November 29 to discuss topics and focus areas for 2024.

Contact

Meredith Parr

mparr@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

Food Product Labeling: Challenges of Defining Sustainability

October 12, 2023

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

Materials

About

On October 12, the Food Forum hosted a webinar that looked at the challenges of defining sustainability for food product labeling. Invited speakers explored the variables for defining sustainability, the impact of sustainability labeling on consumers, challenges for regulatory agencies, and research gaps and future considerations.

Contact

Meredith Parr

mparr@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Climate Change: Impact and Solutions for Nutrition, Food Safety, and the Food Supply Chain

March 29, 2023

10:00 AM - 2:23 PM (EDT)

Past

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About

On March 29, 2023, the Food Forum held a member-focused meeting exploring the impact of climate change on: the nutritional content of food, food safety (such as microbial issues and environmental toxins from harmful algal blooms), marine and plant food production systems, and agricultural labor and low-income households. A final panel session presented three different strategies to mitigate climate change impacts from the federal and industry sectors.

Contact

Cypress Lynx

clynx@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Cultural Diets: Opportunities for Food Access, Equity, Empathy, and Inclusion

November 30, 2022

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)

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About

On November 30, 2022, the Food Forum held a meeting that explored language, framing, and discourse around cultural diets, access issues, food assistance programs and policy, and the relationship between acculturation and food access.

In the afternoon, the Food Forum held a closed session to discuss topics and focus areas for 2023.

Contact

Heather Cooker

hcook@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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Food Forum

The Role of Science, Technology, and Communication in Advancing Healthful Foods and Diets: A Workshop

Food Forum September 2025 Meeting

An Evening with the Food Forum: A Conversation about Funding and Influence in the Current Food and Nutrition Landscape

Food Forum April 2025 Meeting

Global Food Supply Chains: Exploring Systems, Solutions, and Future Directions

Optimizing Health with Age: What is Nutrition’s Role?

Safeguarding the Food Supply: Integrating Diverse Risks, Connecting with Consumers, and Protecting Vulnerable Populations - A Workshop

Genetic Technologies in Plants to Improve Resilience of the Food System

The Food Forum 30th Anniversary Symposium

Food Forum Business Meeting 2023

Food Product Labeling: Challenges of Defining Sustainability

Dietary Patterns to Prevent and Manage Diet-Related Disease Across the Lifespan: A Workshop

Climate Change: Impact and Solutions for Nutrition, Food Safety, and the Food Supply Chain

Cultural Diets: Opportunities for Food Access, Equity, Empathy, and Inclusion

Alternative Protein Sources: Balancing Food Innovation, Sustainability, Nutrition, and Health