Science-based Nutrition Knowledge

Sara Lee has established a core Wellness & Nutrition function with experienced PhD Nutrition Science/Communications experts to lead our wellness and nutrition strategy and ensure our initiatives are based on sound science. They also initiate internal and external relationships to communicate Sara Lee’s wellness and nutrition strategies and help provide expert guidance as well as a strong foundation of nutrition science, public policy and long-term protein research program

To help ensure our work is grounded in science and the latest research, we collaborate with outside experts to make sure we hear all points of view on wellness and nutrition. Our Nutrition Advisory Council is comprised of renowned nutrition scientists and dietitians, brings independence and objectivity and provides invaluable insights into our wellness and nutrition initiatives.

Harvey Anderson, PhD, University of Toronto, Professor of Nutrition Sciences, Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Director, Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs

Doris Derelian, PhD, RD, JD, FADA, California Polytechnic Institute-Pomona, Department Head Food and Nutrition Science

Donald Layman, PhD, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), Professor Emeritus Food Science and Human Nutrition

Richard Mattes, MPH, PhD, RD, Purdue University, Professor, Foods and Nutrition

Connie Weaver, PhD, Purdue University Distinguished Professor & Head, Foods & Nutrition Director, National Institute of Health (NIH) Botanical Center for Age Related Diseases, Deputy Director, NIH Center for Translational Science Institute

 

• Harvey Anderson, PhD
  
• Doris Derelian, PhD, RD, JD, FADA
  
• Donald Layman, PhD
  
• Richard Mattes, MPH, PhD, RD
  
• Connie Weaver, PhD