The following individuals contributed their valuable time and expertise to the 2005-2006project:

Expert Workgroup

• JoAnn S. Carson, PhD, RD,LD, Chair (2008-2011)
• Frances M. Burke, MS, RD
• Catherine Champagne, PhD, RD, LDN, FADA
• Elvira Johnson, MS, RD, CDE, LD
• Wahida Karmally, DrPH, RD, CDE
• Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD
• Geeta Sikand, MA, RD, FADA, CDE
• Linda Van Horn, PhD, RD

Lead Analysts

• Mikelle C. McCoin, MPH, RD
• Tami Piemonte, MS, RD, LD

Evidence Analysts

• Samuel O. Adeyeye, PhD, MPH, RD, CDN
• Aarti Arora, MPH, RD
• Sandra J. Bartholomey, PhD
• Angela Cellarious Thayer, MS, RD, CD, LDN
• Lisa A. Davis, MS, RD
• Kimberly R. Dong, MS, RD
• Erica K. Gradwell, MS, RD
• Carly D. Gustafson, MS, RD, CD, LDN
• Lori A. Neighbors, RD
• Ellen D. Parham, PhD, RD, LD
• Joan A. Pleuss, RD, MS, CDE, CD
• Kimberly Sasser Bandelier, MPH, RD, LD
• Joanne Spahn, MS, RD, FADA
• Christopher A. Taylor, PhD, RD
• Patricia A. Weber, MS, RD, CSR, CDE

Academy Staff

• Deborah Cummins, PhD
• Kari Kren, MPH, RD
• Esther Myers, PhD, RD
• Ellen Pritchett, RD, CPHQ

Financial Contributor

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly American Dietetic Association)