Staying on top of your professional development? If you're looking for convenient ways to earn CEUs in the comfort of your own office or home, MSNA's new webinar series can help. Our webinars are available to members and non-members and is available via the Zoom Webinar or Zoom Meeting software. Please only share the Zoom link with other registered webinar attendees.

A maximum of 1 CEU hour can be obtained per webinar. Your CEU certificate will be available to you following your attendance at the webinar and submission of the the post-webinar evaluation..

Learn more and register for our upcoming webinar below!

Beyond the Kids Menu: The New Rules of Eating for Gen Z and Gen Alpha

.TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM (1 CEU)
KEY AREA: 1120 (Nutrition, Menu Planning)
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Taylor Heitzinger, RD LD CD, Dietitian, Upper Lakes Foods 

This session will equip participants to:

  1. Recognize at least two emerging food trends driven by Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
  2. Evaluate 3 current food offerings and determine if they align with Gen Z and/or Gen Alpha food preferences listed in the presentation.
  3. Demonstrate increased confidence in discussing the next generation of food preferences.
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PRICING: FREE for members | $10.00 for non-members
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About the Presenter:

Taylor Heitzinger RD, LD, CD is a Registered Dietitian with 10 years of experience, blending real world operations expertise with practical, science based nutrition with a proven record of helping others succeed through education and leadership.

Taylor earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin – Stout. She holds certificates in Child and Adolescent Weight Management, Adult Malnutrition, Nutrition Counseling, Food Allergies, Retail in the Food Industry, and Culinary Nutrition. She is also a proud member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as well as the Minnesota Consultant Dietitians.

Taylor has experience in completing nutrition and allergen assessments of food products, conducting evaluations of patient/client nutrition care and intake, and supervision of employees. Her passion for food and providing superior service has shone throughout her 20 years in food service.

As a Registered Dietitian for Upper Lakes Foods, Taylor is a resource to all customer segments, with a strong emphasis in nutrition education. She works with the ULF team to provide additional support such as on-site evaluations, food cost per day assessments, and menu/nutrition analysis. Her proven strengths in education and training make her an esteemed member of the team.