Understanding Protein in a Healthy Diet

recorded 12/3/2015

Speaker: Donald K. Layman, PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Dr. Layman will provide insight about the past, present and future of protein in the American diet as dietary guidelines evolve from the Food Guide Pyramid to MyPlate. The presentation will examine the new research about optimum dietary protein for muscle health and performance and how new concepts about the optimum amount and quality of protein at each meal are re-shaping meal patterns. Sponsored by the St. Louis District Dairy Council. 

Learning Objectives: 

• Review dietary guidelines and changes in protein intake and food choices since the 1960’s 

• Evaluate new research about quantity, quality and meal distribution of protein for optimum health 

• Utilize MyPlate for creating protein-balanced meals 

• Examine protein use in a sustainable environment