Senior Director of Human Nutrition
Kristen Hicks-Roof, Ph.D., RDN, LDN, FAND, FNAP serves as the Senior Director of Human Nutrition at the National Pork Board where she leads the organization’s strategic nutrition initiatives on behalf of more than 60,000 American pig farmers.
Dr. Hicks-Roof has more than a decade of experience spanning academia, clinical practice, corporate nutrition and industry leadership. Her work focuses on advancing the role of pork in balanced dietary patterns, guiding and overseeing nutrition research and building collaborations to bridge the gap between nutrition science and consumer behavior.
With the start of a new calendar year comes the release of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs). The updated guidelines reinforce a focus on whole, natural and real foods, including nutrient-dense proteins like pork that support balanced eating patterns.
The Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo® is the largest gathering of food, nutrition and health professionals, making it a critical opportunity to share pork’s nutrition story with those who guide consumer choices.
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