Jimmy Keeton

CAST papers are developed by interdisciplinary task forces composed of volunteer authors, chairs, reviewers, liaisons, and translators from academia, industry, and government. This index recognizes those contributors and highlights the breadth of expertise that supports CAST’s work.

Publications as Author

December 18, 1991
Task Force Report

Food Fats and Health

This CAST report supports dietary recommendations to decrease food fat consumption from the present national average of 37% to less than 30% of the total caloric intake. The agricultural and food industries are responding by redesigning fresh and processed foods so that consumers can more readily meet these recommendations.

Publications as Reviewer

April 27, 2020
CAST Commentary

Producing Food Products from Cultured Animal Tissues

This paper examines the current state of cell cultivated meat and the scientific, regulatory, and consumer challenges that must be addressed before these products can achieve widespread adoption. While rapid advances in cell culture technology have accelerated commercialization, questions remain about food safety, regulatory oversight, nutritional composition, sensory characteristics, and product consistency. The paper explores how cultivated meat compares with conventional meat in appearance, texture, flavor, and nutritional value, highlighting the need for rigorous scientific evaluation and adaptable regulatory frameworks.