Kristen K. Hicks-Roof, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND (she/her/hers)

Director of Human Nutrition
National Pork Board
Mesa, Arizona, United States

Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof is the Director of Human Nutrition at the National Pork Board, where she works to expand the human nutrition research portfolio to untangle and show the role of pork in human health. She oversees all pork human nutrition research, research translation and stakeholder communications. Previously, Dr. Hicks-Roof was an Associate Professor at the University of North Florida focused on interprofessional education. Dr. Hicks-Roof is a Registered Dietitian who translates research to scientists, health professionals, and the public.

Presentation(s):

• Rethinking the Plate: Leveraging Food Traditions and Flavor for Dietary Guidelines Adherence (Sponsored Satellite Program)

  Sunday, June 1, 2025
  12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET

  Disclosure(s): National Pork Board: Employee (Ongoing)

• Welcome and Introductions - Rethinking the Plate: Leveraging Food Traditions and Flavor for Dietary Guidelines Adherence (Sponsored Satellite Program)

  Sunday, June 1, 2025
  12:00 PM – 12:05 PM ET

  Disclosure(s): National Pork Board: Employee (Ongoing)

• Panel Discussion / Questions and Answers - Rethinking the Plate: Leveraging Food Traditions and Flavor for Dietary Guidelines Adherence (Sponsored Satellite Program)

  Sunday, June 1, 2025
  1:05 PM – 1:30 PM ET

  Disclosure(s): National Pork Board: Employee (Ongoing)