Heather J. Leidy, PhD

Professor
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas, United States

Heather J. Leidy, PhD is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin. She has a joint appointment in the Department of Nutritional Sciences and the Department of Pediatrics-Dell Medical School. She previously served on the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee and was the American Society of Nutrition Research Interest Group Director. Dr. Leidy received her BS in Biology from Shippensburg University and went on to complete her MS and PhD in Physiology at Penn State University as well as a Post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Nutrition Science and Ingestive Behavior at Purdue University. Dr. Leidy's research examines the effects of increased dietary protein, eating frequency, and timing of consumption on the signals that promote satiety, healthy eating behavior, and weight management. Her current research focus examines the effects of consuming a high-protein breakfast on satiety, glycemic control, and weight management in adolescents.

Presentation(s):

• Protein: Bridging Requirements and Food-Based Guidance

  Sunday, July 26, 2026
  10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET

  Disclosure(s): Beef Checkoff: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
  General Mills Bell Institute of Health & Nutrition: Advisory Committee/Board Member (Ongoing); Consultant (Ongoing); Speaker/Speaker's Bureau (Ongoing)
  National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: Speaker/Speaker's Bureau (Ongoing)
  National Pork Board: Advisory Committee/Board Member (Ongoing); Consultant (Ongoing)
  Novo Nordisk: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
  Pork Checkoff: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)

• Development of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans Protein Recommendation

  Sunday, July 26, 2026
  10:50 AM - 11:05 AM ET

  Disclosure(s): Beef Checkoff: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
  General Mills Bell Institute of Health & Nutrition: Advisory Committee/Board Member (Ongoing); Consultant (Ongoing); Speaker/Speaker's Bureau (Ongoing)
  National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: Speaker/Speaker's Bureau (Ongoing)
  National Pork Board: Advisory Committee/Board Member (Ongoing); Consultant (Ongoing)
  Novo Nordisk: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
  Pork Checkoff: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)

• Panel Discussion - Protein: Bridging Requirements and Food-Based Guidance

  Sunday, July 26, 2026
  11:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET

  Disclosure(s): Beef Checkoff: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
  General Mills Bell Institute of Health & Nutrition: Advisory Committee/Board Member (Ongoing); Consultant (Ongoing); Speaker/Speaker's Bureau (Ongoing)
  National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: Speaker/Speaker's Bureau (Ongoing)
  National Pork Board: Advisory Committee/Board Member (Ongoing); Consultant (Ongoing)
  Novo Nordisk: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
  Pork Checkoff: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)

• What’s New in Dietary Protein? Optimal Intakes for Metabolic Health and Beyond (Sponsored Satellite Program)

  Sunday, July 26, 2026
  12:30 PM - 2:00 PM ET

  Disclosure(s): Beef Checkoff: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
  General Mills Bell Institute of Health & Nutrition: Advisory Committee/Board Member (Ongoing); Consultant (Ongoing); Speaker/Speaker's Bureau (Ongoing)
  National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: Speaker/Speaker's Bureau (Ongoing)
  National Pork Board: Advisory Committee/Board Member (Ongoing); Consultant (Ongoing)
  Novo Nordisk: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
  Pork Checkoff: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)

• The Role of Dietary Protein in Satiety and Weight Management - What’s New in Dietary Protein? Optimal Intakes for Metabolic Health and Beyond (Sponsored Satellite Program)

  Sunday, July 26, 2026
  12:55 PM - 1:15 PM ET

  Disclosure(s): Beef Checkoff: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
  General Mills Bell Institute of Health & Nutrition: Advisory Committee/Board Member (Ongoing); Consultant (Ongoing); Speaker/Speaker's Bureau (Ongoing)
  National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: Speaker/Speaker's Bureau (Ongoing)
  National Pork Board: Advisory Committee/Board Member (Ongoing); Consultant (Ongoing)
  Novo Nordisk: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
  Pork Checkoff: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)

• Panel Discussion / Questions and Answers - What’s New in Dietary Protein? Optimal Intakes for Metabolic Health and Beyond (Sponsored Satellite Program)

  Sunday, July 26, 2026
  1:35 PM - 2:00 PM ET

  Disclosure(s): Beef Checkoff: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
  General Mills Bell Institute of Health & Nutrition: Advisory Committee/Board Member (Ongoing); Consultant (Ongoing); Speaker/Speaker's Bureau (Ongoing)
  National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: Speaker/Speaker's Bureau (Ongoing)
  National Pork Board: Advisory Committee/Board Member (Ongoing); Consultant (Ongoing)
  Novo Nordisk: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
  Pork Checkoff: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)