Join us as we recap the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) with registered dietitian and food and nutrition strategist, Janet Helm. Janet has more than 20 years of agency experience helping food and beverage clients intersect with food culture, tell their story and engage stakeholders. Whether you attended FNCE or not, you won’t want to miss her hot takes on current food and beverage trends, the major movements changing the way we eat, and the emerging opportunities for dietitians in media and nutrition communications.
Hosted by Kristin Houts
Biography
Janet Helm, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian and culinary professional with 20+ years’ agency experience working with food and beverage brands and agricultural commodity boards. As the former Chief Food and Nutrition Strategist for Weber Shandwick, a global PR agency, she’s helped clients intersect with food culture, tell their story and engage stakeholders. Janet recently started her own consultancy Food at the Helm. She is a sought-after speaker on food trends and has discussed the latest nutrition topics in the media, including segments on Good Morning America, Today and CNN. She is a former media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and recipient of the Academy’s Media Excellence Award. Her work has appeared in many national publications, including U.S. News & World Report, where she is a regular contributor.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How she crafted the career she wanted in nutrition communications
- Her experience as one of the first dietitians working in PR– and the iconic campaigns she worked on
- The macronutrient darling on display at FNCE
- The research on ultra-processed foods and our role as dietitians to separate fact from fiction
Additional resources
Learn more about Janet’s career and Food at the Helm on her website.
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