Nourishing Change: The Power of RDs in Health, Policy & Patient Care

April 23, 2025 - By ARC Health & Wellness Community

Nutrition is the foundation of health, yet it’s often sidelined in healthcare conversations. As Registered Dietitians, you have the expertise to change that! This engaging webinar explored how nutrition and nutrition education can — and should — be integrated across the healthcare landscape. We discussed how RDs can work within interprofessional teams to enhance patient outcomes, the evolving role of Food is Medicine initiatives and how dietitians can shape the future of nutrition-focused healthcare. Whether you’re working in a clinical setting, community health or policy, this session will empower you with practical strategies to ensure nutrition remains a key player in every care plan, health program and intervention. Let’s make nutrition the front and center of healthcare — where it belongs!

Presenter: Kristen Hicks-Roof, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND, FNAP, of National Pork Board

Bio: Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof is a Registered Dietitian and Director of Human Nutrition at the National Pork Board. Prior to this role, she was an academic researcher focused on expanding the role of the dietitian on the healthcare team and making dietitian connections around the globe. Dr. Hicks-Roof has extensive expertise in nutrition research and research translation to the health professional audience.