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08/24/2026

For the first time in forever…… 🎶 (21 years to be exact) the rank order of purchase drivers has changed!

For 21 years the IFIC Food & Health Survey has asked consumers what purchase drivers impact their food and beverage choices. For 20 years the order was the same: taste, price, healthfulness, convenience, and environmental sustainability.

In 2026, we see a change! Convenience has now surpassed healthfulness as the third most prominent purchase driver.

Catch more consumer insights with the replay of this IFIC Expert Webinar at IFIC.org. (1 CPEU ✅)

The people have spoken. Head to IFIC.org to explore our library of free CPEUs for RDNs/NDTRs.
08/20/2026

The people have spoken.

Head to IFIC.org to explore our library of free CPEUs for RDNs/NDTRs.

⚠️ Communicating About RiskHazard is the ability of a substance or agent to cause adverse effects whereas risk considers...
08/19/2026

⚠️ Communicating About Risk
Hazard is the ability of a substance or agent to cause adverse effects whereas risk considers the probability that harm will occur.

Example: Being near a shark
Hazard: A shark has the potential to cause harm.

Risk: The likelihood of harm depends on your exposure to the shark. A person observing a shark from the safety of the beach has a much lower risk of harm than someone swimming near it.

⚠️ Absolute vs Relative Risk
Absolute Risk refers to the actual risk of an occurrence, the chance that a specific outcome will occur.

Relative Risk puts risk in comparative terms—the outcome rate for people exposed to the factor in question compared with the outcome rate for those not exposed to the factor.

Example: If an outcome occurs in 1 out of 10,000 people without an exposure and 2 out of 10,000 people with an exposure, the relative risk is twice as high, but the absolute increase in risk is 1 additional case per 10,000 people.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4szSf4P

👋 Are you a food and nutrition communicator?We invite you to explore the latest collection of IFIC toolkits—curated reso...
08/17/2026

👋 Are you a food and nutrition communicator?

We invite you to explore the latest collection of IFIC toolkits—curated resources on the latest food safety, nutrition and ag topics. IFIC toolkits contain IFIC Research & Consumer Insights, IFIC Expert Webinars, science-based content and shareable content: https://bit.ly/3Ul1k29

08/14/2026

Why do we need food packaging? Expert Julie Jones, PhD explains what it was like before food packaging was widely used.

Catch the full replay at IFIC.org. 1 Free CPEU for RDNs/DTRS ✅

What's the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? Find out today during the IFIC Expert Webinar: Defining Gut Hea...
08/13/2026

What's the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? Find out today during the IFIC Expert Webinar: Defining Gut Health, From Perception To Practice https://bit.ly/3TRxLrU

💡Upcoming IFIC Expert Webinar: Defining Gut Health, From Perception To PracticeIn this free, 75-minute webinar, leading ...
08/10/2026

💡Upcoming IFIC Expert Webinar: Defining Gut Health, From Perception To Practice

In this free, 75-minute webinar, leading researchers Maria Marco, PhD, and Hannah Holscher, PhD, RD, will explore the evolving science of gut health and the gut microbiome through both a scientific and practical lens.

IFIC Moderator: Monica Amburn, MS, RDN, LDN, VP, Food Safety & Nutrition

📅 August 13 @ 2PM ET
Register today! https://bit.ly/3TRxLrU

Learn about heavy metals in the food supply by exploring the IFIC Heavy Metals Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4w8OrZm
08/07/2026

Learn about heavy metals in the food supply by exploring the IFIC Heavy Metals Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4w8OrZm

What do Americans think of gut health?❗Nearly two-thirds say their gut health is a priority.🍎 In the past year, American...
08/05/2026

What do Americans think of gut health?

❗Nearly two-thirds say their gut health is a priority.
🍎 In the past year, Americans most often supported their gut health through diet, fiber, and physical activity.
🚫 More than half say they limit or avoid certain foods or beverages to improve their gut health.
🥼 Healthcare professionals, scientific studies, and health websites are the most trusted sources of gut health information.

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Beware of the red flags of junk science❗❌ Recommendations that promise a quick fix.❌ Dire warnings of danger from a sing...
08/04/2026

Beware of the red flags of junk science❗

❌ Recommendations that promise a quick fix.
❌ Dire warnings of danger from a single product or regimen.
❌ Claims that sound too good to be true.
❌ Simplistic conclusions drawn from a complex study.
❌ Recommendations based on a single study.
❌ Dramatic statements that are refuted by reputable scientific organizations.
❌ Lists of “good” and “bad” foods.
❌ Recommendations made to help sell a product.
❌ Recommendations based on studies published without peer review.
❌ Recommendations from studies that ignore differences among individuals or groups.

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