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Cargill announces premier sponsorship of the American Dietetic Association
Sponsorship highlights benefits of CoroWise™ brand plant sterols
MINNEAPOLIS – Cargill announced today that it has become a Premier Sponsor of the American Dietetic Association (ADA). Cargill’s CoroWise™ brand of plant sterols will be featured prominently in various ADA materials throughout the two-year sponsorship.
“ADA welcomes this new relationship with Cargill and the CoroWise™ brand,” said registered dietitian and ADA President, Connie B. Diekman. “As a result of the CoroWise™ brand’s Premier Sponsorship, ADA members will be able to receive information and educational tools they can use in working with clients and patients who are interested in cholesterol-lowering options,” she said.
“The registered dietitian’s role is consultative in nature. Providing ADA members with information about CoroWise™ and the benefits of plant sterols is a win-win for our customers and those consumers seeking dietary options to reduce their risk of heart disease,” said Pam Stauffer, Marketing Programs Manager, Cargill.* For more information visit www.corowise.com.
*Foods containing at least 0.4 grams per serving of plant sterols, eaten twice a day with meals for a daily total intake of at least 0.8 grams, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.
About Cargill
Cargill is an international provider of food, agricultural and risk management products and services. With 158,000 employees in 66 countries, the company is committed to using its knowledge and experience to collaborate with customers to help them succeed. For more information, visit http://www.cargill.com
About the American Dietetic Association
With more than 67,000 members, the American Dietetic Association is the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Approximately 75 percent of ADA's members are registered dietitians and four percent are dietetic technicians, registered. Other members include clinical and community food and nutrition professionals, consultants, food service managers, educators, researchers, dietetic technicians and students. Nearly half of all ADA members hold advanced academic degrees. ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being. To locate a registered dietitian in your area, visit the American Dietetic Association at www.eatright.org.