This webinar will include a review of the existing research on the relationship between prune
consumption, bone health, and inflammation. It will also cover practical advice to help clients/patients
make dietary choices to manage inflammation and support their bone health.
July 13, 2023
12-1PM CST
Speakers:
Connie Rogers, PhD, Professor and Department Head, University of Georgia
Dr. Rogers is a Professor and Department Head of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Georgia. Her
expertise is in nutrition, inflammation and chronic disease prevention, and she has over 60 peer
reviewed papers and several active research projects in this area.
Lauren Manaker, MS, RD, LC, CLEC
Lauren Manaker is an award-winning registered dietitian, book author, and freelance writer who has
been working in the dietetics field for 20 years. She currently focuses on women's health issues and loves supporting the dietetic community.
By the end of this program, the participant should be able to:
Understand which food groups may reduce inflammation and why that is important clinically
Explain the findings linking prunes and a reduction in inflammatory mediators
Identify at least 2 simple ways to advise clients to include bone health-supporting nutrients in
their diets.