by Natalie McDaniel – NPB Nutrition Intern (Texas Tech University)
Howdy Texans!
Raising show pigs for excellence isn’t just about winning ribbons—it’s about producing high-quality pork that stands as a nutritious protein source for consumers. As showmen in the ring, it can be a challenge to translate the power of fresh, lean pork as part of a delicious, balanced diet to consumers. Lucky for you, the Texas Pork Producers Association is hosting a session on Bold Bites: Discover a World of Flavors.
April 4th-5th at the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Conference and Expo (TxACE), Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN), dietetic interns, dietetic technicians, and nutritional science/food science students will gather from around the state to hear the latest and greatest news in nutrition. At this event in Georgetown, Texas, Natalie McDaniel—an upcoming #RD2B (registered dietitian to be) will speak on behalf of the National Pork Board and Texas Pork about:
• Pairing lean, nutritious pork with vegetables, whole grains, and fruits to create balanced, healthy meals.
• Discovering how pork acts as a “carrier” food, delivering essential nutrients and high-quality protein while promoting the inclusion of vital food groups.
• Understanding how pork is a valued protein source, packed with important nutrients like selenium, B vitamins, iron and zinc for better health.
Natalie comes from a unique background in agriculture, being raised on a small family farm outside of Dalhart, Texas. Here, her family grew corn, cotton, and sorghum; raised Herefords, and participated in various 4-H livestock, food and nutrition and leadership projects.
She received her Bachelor of Nutritional Science at Texas A&M University in December 2023 and is currently studying for her Master of Nutrition and Dietetics at Texas Tech University with plans to graduate by December 2026 to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN).
Insights from Bold Bites: Discover a World of Flavor will help you to translate the research and science of pork’s nutritional benefits and value to consumers near you. Interested in joining us or know of someone who is? Register here today!
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Explore the latest research from the National Pork Board, including studies on human nutrition and the important role pork plays as part of a healthy diet.
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