Florida Orange Juice connected with health professionals across the country in May — from sports dietitians to media dietitians and everyone in between. Conversations centered on the ways registered dietitians and other health professionals are incorporating 100% orange juice into recommendations that support performance and overall health. Explore the conference highlights below, featuring educational sessions, wellness activities and recipe samplings.
ASPDA | New Orleans, La.
Educational Session
Florida Orange Juice hosted an educational brunch with Marie Spano, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD, one of the country’s leading sports dietitians. Her presentation, “Developing an Expert Voice to Translate Sports Nutrition Science,” provided early-career registered dietitians and students with practical insights for communicating evidence-based sports nutrition information. Key takeaways included:
- Know your audience: Adapt nutrition messages to meet the needs and knowledge level of the audience you are trying to reach.
- Maintain scientific integrity: Ground recommendations in credible science and communicate findings transparently without overstating benefits.
- Practice consistently: Refine communication skills across a variety of settings and platforms to build confidence and credibility.
Key takeaways were illustrated through case studies and an accompanying handout, which showcased practical applications for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
Attendees also enjoyed newly developed recipes featuring Florida Orange Juice, showcasing its bright citrus flavor and key nutrients to help fuel busy conference days.
- Soft Scrambled Eggs with a Florida OJ twist
Today’s Dietitian Spring Symposium | Orlando, Fla.
Fitness Break: From Conference Experience to In-Demand Download
The Florida sunshine wasn’t the only thing bringing the heat. Attendees got moving with performance dietitian and certified personal trainer Jenna Braddock. Along the way, attendees discovered how 100% orange juice helps to support performance, hydration and overall health.
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Recipes for Recovery
Following the workout, attendees refueled with recipes featuring Florida Orange Juice. Each recipe incorporated 100% orange juice to help support hydration and offer key nutrients that play a role in recovery.
Ready-Made Tools & Materials
Explore these ready-made, patient-friendly toolkits designed to help you communicate the nutritional benefits of 100% orange juice and provide practical resources for a variety of patient needs: