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GCDA Webinar Meeting
“Real Food, Real Questions: Reconciling the 2025–2030 DGAs with the Evidence”
Thursday, December 3rd, 2026, 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
Agenda:
5:30 PM - 5:40 PM - Short Business Meeting with GCDA Updates
5:40 PM - 6:50 PM - Presentation by Anna Busenburg, RD, LD, CSP, CLC
6:50 PM - 7:00 PM - Question/Answer Session with Speakers
CEUs will be distributed via email within 1 week after the presentation for virtual attendees
Presentation Learning Objectives:
Compare key changes between the 2020–2025 and 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) and summarize the current evidence and professional organization positions on these changes.
Apply an evidence-based counseling framework to reconcile the 2025–2030 DGA with individual client needs in pediatric, adult, and community case scenarios.
Identify how the 2025–2030 DGA affects federal nutrition programs in Ohio and use My Buckeye Plate to support nutrition counseling with Ohio families.
Speaker:
Anna Busenburg, RD, CSP, LD, CLC is a dedicated Registered Dietitian with over a decade of experience in clinical nutrition. From 2011 to 2024, she specialized in neonatal and pediatric nutrition, focusing on maternal and infant health. After nearly 14 years in clinical care, Anna transitioned to a community-focused role, now serving as a Nutrition Science & Health Communications Manager for the American Dairy Association Mideast.
Anna earned her undergraduate degree and completed her dietetic internship at Purdue University in Indiana. Throughout her career, she has been passionate about combating nutrition misinformation, particularly regarding maternal and pediatric health. She is committed to providing evidence-based education that empowers families to make informed dietary choices, fostering healthier generations.
Beyond her professional role, Anna remains actively engaged with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She contributes to multiple committees within the Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group and Business & Communications Practice Group, furthering her dedication to advancing the field of nutrition.
Anna’s expertise, combined with her commitment to public education, continues to shape the conversation around maternal and child nutrition, ensuring that science-based information reaches both healthcare professionals and the broader community.
Cost:
Free for GCDA members and OAND super members, $10 for non-GCDA Members, and $5 for non-GCDA Member Students
GCDA Webinar Meeting
“Real Food, Real Questions: Reconciling the 2025–2030 DGAs with the Evidence”
Thursday, December 3rd, 2026, 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
Agenda:
5:30 PM - 5:40 PM - Short Business Meeting with GCDA Updates
5:40 PM - 6:50 PM - Presentation by Anna Busenburg, RD, LD, CSP, CLC
6:50 PM - 7:00 PM - Question/Answer Session with Speakers
CEUs will be distributed via email within 1 week after the presentation for virtual attendees
Presentation Learning Objectives:
Compare key changes between the 2020–2025 and 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) and summarize the current evidence and professional organization positions on these changes.
Apply an evidence-based counseling framework to reconcile the 2025–2030 DGA with individual client needs in pediatric, adult, and community case scenarios.
Identify how the 2025–2030 DGA affects federal nutrition programs in Ohio and use My Buckeye Plate to support nutrition counseling with Ohio families.
Speaker:
Anna Busenburg, RD, CSP, LD, CLC is a dedicated Registered Dietitian with over a decade of experience in clinical nutrition. From 2011 to 2024, she specialized in neonatal and pediatric nutrition, focusing on maternal and infant health. After nearly 14 years in clinical care, Anna transitioned to a community-focused role, now serving as a Nutrition Science & Health Communications Manager for the American Dairy Association Mideast.
Anna earned her undergraduate degree and completed her dietetic internship at Purdue University in Indiana. Throughout her career, she has been passionate about combating nutrition misinformation, particularly regarding maternal and pediatric health. She is committed to providing evidence-based education that empowers families to make informed dietary choices, fostering healthier generations.
Beyond her professional role, Anna remains actively engaged with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She contributes to multiple committees within the Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group and Business & Communications Practice Group, furthering her dedication to advancing the field of nutrition.
Anna’s expertise, combined with her commitment to public education, continues to shape the conversation around maternal and child nutrition, ensuring that science-based information reaches both healthcare professionals and the broader community.
Cost:
Free for GCDA members and OAND super members, $10 for non-GCDA Members, and $5 for non-GCDA Member Students