ANIMAL PROTEINS – NEW DIETARY GUIDELINES, GLP-1’S AND BEYOND
This interactive, hands-on workshop explores the evolving role of animal proteins in nutrition recommendations, with a focus on emerging Dietary Guidelines and the growing use of GLP-1 medications. Limited to 30 attendees.
Presented by Minnesota Beef Council, Minnesota Pork Board, and the Minnesota Turkey Research Promotion Council
Saturday, July 25, 2026
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Oliver Kelly Farm
15788 Kelly Farm Road
Elk River, MN 55330
Follow this link to register: https://forms.gle/PdDYTPuwetVPrukJA
Attendees will participate in a guided cooking experience featuring pork, beef, and turkey recipes, rotating through cooking stations to learn preparation techniques, flavor development, and best practices for achieving optimal results. The workshop also provides opportunities to engage directly with protein industry representatives and producers while exploring evidence-based approaches to incorporating animal proteins into healthy dietary patterns. CPEU’s have been applied for, once approval is given we will update the information.
About MAND
Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MAND) is an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. We are the largest professional organization of nutrition health professionals in Minnesota, dedicated to optimizing Minnesotans' health through food and nutrition.