Date: September 17, 2026 – 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT
CE Point: Competency 4.0
Title:
Functional Foods: A Practical Framework for Every Setting
Every ingredient on your menu is already functional — it feeds people. The question this session asks is whether it’s functional in the deeper sense too: actively supporting immunity, cognition, and wellness, not just calories on a plate.Some of the most powerful functional ingredients sound like supplement-aisle science. In practice, they’re often just dinner. This session gives CSNM members a clear, evidence-informed way to spot the difference between what’s simply good cooking and what deserves a second opinion — across every setting, from long-term care and hospitals to schools, community health, and the supplier side.
This isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about recognizing the potential already on it.
Are you ready to see your menu differently?
Presenters:
 Naz Serter, NM |
Naz Serter, MSc (Phytotherapy), NM, is the founder of Naz Serter Consulting, supporting organizations in advancing wellness through practical, evidence-informed nutrition strategies — helping teams understand how small dietary changes can create meaningful health impact within real-world operations.Naz also works closely with the nutraceutical industry, bringing R&D formulation insight and market knowledge to business development projects that bridge scientific research with commercially viable, functional products. With almost two decades of experience across the nutrition, nutraceutical, and supplement sectors, Naz brings a unique perspective that integrates food-first nutrition with functional ingredient science. Her work focuses on the responsible application of phytonutrient-rich foods, culinary mushrooms, and functional ingredients — from menu development to product formulation — always balancing evidence, feasibility, and practical implementation. Naz has also taught future nutrition professionals as an instructor, with an emphasis on critical thinking, evidence-informed practice, and applying nutrition science within food service, community, and institutional settings — a systems-based perspective that continues to shape how she approaches her consulting and industry work today. Known for translating complex nutrition science into clear, actionable guidance, Naz helps organizations and professionals move from theory to practice with confidence. |