Dietitians Will Receive Free Dose of Probiotic Education at Annual Dietetic Conference

Dietitians Will Receive Free Dose of Probiotic Education at Annual Dietetic
Conference
- Free probiotics seminar will be held on October 28 in conjunction with the
2008 American Dietetic Association's Food & Nutrition Conference -

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- With recent reports that North
Americans will purchase roughly $1.7 billion worth of probiotic products per
year by 2013, these beneficial microbes have the potential to become a staple
of the American diet. Dietitians should be prepared to talk to their patients
about the possible health benefits of a probiotic-enriched diet and determine
which type of probiotic would be most suitable based on individual health
needs. In conjunction with the American Dietetic Association's Annual Food &
Nutrition Conference in Chicago, pioneering probiotics company Yakult will
hold a free probiotics seminar for dietitians on Tuesday, October 28th. The
seminar, "Probiotics Basics and Applications for Dietitians," will take place
at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel from 8:30 - 9:30am. Ms. Rhonda
Weidelman, M.A., R.D., and health advisory board member for Yakult U.S.A.
Inc., will explain the science behind probiotics and the applications and
implications probiotics may have for patients under dietary care.
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"The concept of probiotics is new to American dietitians. Patients are
turning to their dietitians for advice on these commercially-available
products," states Ms. Weidelman who currently sees patients at a renowned
hospital in the Los Angeles area. "I hope to provide other dietitians with a
clear view on probiotics, what they are, and how they can benefit their
patients' health."
Probiotics are popular among health professionals around the world because
of the scientifically proven benefits. The seminar is open to all attendees of
ADA's FNCE event and will include complimentary breakfast. To register, visit
http://www.yakultusa.com/seminar/ada. Space is limited and will be granted on
a first come, first serve basis. Yakult will also have a booth (#1539) at the
ADA's Food & Nutrition Expo October 26-28. Attendees can stop by for free
Yakult samples and probiotic information.
Yakult is the leading probiotic beverage sold since 1935. It is available
in more than 30 countries and regions around the world and was originally
produced by microbiologist Dr. Minoru Shirota in Japan. Scientists all over
the world continue to confirm and expand knowledge regarding the benefits of
probiotics and Yakult. Yakult U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Yakult
Honsha Co., Ltd., is headquartered in Torrance, CA. It supports Yakult's
business in the United States and Canada. Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. was
established in Japan in 1955 and is regarded as the world's pioneer of
probiotics. For more information, please visit http://www.yakultusa.com.
SOURCE Yakult

Lauren Weidelman of Yakult, +1-310-542-7065