1. Joint Nutrition and Youth Influencers Committee The Beef Checkoff

2. Joint Nutrition and Youth Influencers Committee FY2009 Program Update January 30, 2009 2009 Cattle Industry Winter Convention The Beef Checkoff

3. FY2009 Strategy Strengthen beef’s position as a healthful food and as the premier nutritional protein so consumers and influencers feel good about the beef they love

4. Engage in strategic partnerships to influence what they tell members, other health professionals and consumers Build relationships with spokespeople and credentialed media Enlist third-party allies such as the Council for Women’s Nutrition Solutions Educate and provide resources/materials that support inclusion of beef in healthy diets How Do We Reach Nutrition Influencers?

5. What’s New in FY 2009

6. Robert R. Wolfe, Ph.D. University of Arkansas Kevin Short, Ph.D. University of Oklahoma Nancy Rodriguez, Ph.D., R.D. University of Connecticut Doug Paddon-Jones, Ph.D. University of Texas James Krieger, M.S., M.S. PRO Sports Club Donald Layman, Ph.D. University of Illinois Stuart Phillips, Ph.D. McMaster University Protein Think Tank

7. “Interesting information that I’ve been reading for the past two years – but no conference has presented. Awesome event!” -Protein Summit attendee Ongoing Brand Enhancement Outreach: Protein Education Local Protein Summits and Webinars More than 200 Attendees!

8. Protein Toolkit

9. Sponsored two sessions with 2,100 attendees: Aging Boomers: Is Muscle Loss the Silent Epidemic? Optimizing Muscle Metabolism to Enhance Health 3,000 visitors sampled Brand Enhancement ad recipe Supported ADA Foundation Gala Dinner for 1,000 nutrition leaders 6.5 million impressions American Dietetic Association’s Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo

10. IACP Nutrition and Food Science subcommittee newsletter Council for Women’s Nutrition Solutions (CWNS)

11. www.NutrientRichFoods.org Nutrient Rich Foods Coalition Distributed to more than 15,000 RDs

12. Distributed nearly 6,000 posters and tear sheets extending MyPyramid and MyPyramid for Kids Distributed more than 5,600 Live Well! tool kits Educational Materials

13. 4,100 U-mail subscribers 5,300 unique visitors in FY 2009 MyPyramid materials continue to be most popular U-Mail and BeefNutrition.org

14. Protein topics featured in this year’s program include: Role of Muscle in Health and Disease Sarcopenia and Aging: Dietary and Exercise Countermeasures Protein and Exercise for Weight Management Optimal Protein Intake vs. The Recommended Dietary Allowance The Power of Protein in Treatment of Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes 35 Nutrition Seminars have been scheduled by State Beef Councils so far this year! Several states are building more relationships by sponsoring additional speakers and seminars. Nutrition Seminar Program

15. FY 2008 Results: More than 63 million impressions “I always pick ground beef that’s 90 percent lean or higher.” Nutrition Media Spokespeople

16. Questions?

17. PRIORITIES

18. Youth Education and Information Program Update January 30, 2009 2009 Cattle Industry Winter Convention The Beef Checkoff through the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

19. Youth Update September 2008 –Operating Committee votes to extend FY2008 AR through Dec. 31, 2008 –Operating Committee votes not to fund FY2009 Youth Education and Information programs

20. School Wellness Package Putting ZIP Into School Lunch –For school foodservice managers –Six checkoff-funded, kid- friendly recipes and photos –Promotional ideas and games –Two PowerPoint presentations

21. Classroom Programs MyPyramid posters –NEW MyPyramid for Preschoolers –NEW MyPyramid for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Moms

22. Websites

23. Materials

24. Ag Production Kit

25. Questions?