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Sep 08, 2021, 14:06 ET Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics' 2021 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™ To Be Held As a Virtual Event October 16-19

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will host the 2021 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™ October 16 to 19 via a virtual event in response to...

Sep 07, 2021, 14:36 ET Spotlight On Malnutrition Month 2021: Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Highlights Initiatives To Address A Condition That Affects Many Hospitalized Seniors

During September, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Spotlight on Malnutrition Month 2021 will highlight initiatives that enable registered...

Aug 18, 2021, 13:57 ET Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics: Increased SNAP Funding Will Improve Nation's Health

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, along with rising food costs and increasing rates of food insecurity, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics...

Aug 04, 2021, 11:52 ET Teen Athletes Prepare For Fall Sports With Good Nutrition, Physical Activity: Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Celebrates Kids Eat Right Month™

As teen athletes start to return to fall sports and get excited watching the delayed 2020 Olympics underway in Tokyo, some of them might push...

Jul 27, 2021, 12:45 ET Healthful Eating, Physical Activity During Growth Spurts: Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Celebrates Eighth Annual Kids Eat Right Month™

"My, how you've grown!" will be a common exclamation from friends and family who haven't seen a child in some time. Many children will hear these...

Jun 01, 2021, 15:38 ET Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Names New National Media Spokespeople For 2021-2024

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, has appointed three registered...

Jun 01, 2021, 15:33 ET Kansas State University Educator, Researcher Kevin L. Sauer Becomes 2021-2022 President of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Registered dietitian nutritionist Kevin L. Sauer, professor in the department of food, nutrition, dietetics and health at Kansas State University and ...

Apr 22, 2021, 14:26 ET Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Revitalizes Strategic Plan For Dynamic Health Care Environment

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Board of Directors has revitalized the organization's ongoing Strategic Plan to prioritize programs and...

Mar 10, 2021, 06:00 ET Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Celebrates Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day

March is National Nutrition Month®, when the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages people to make informed food choices and develop sound...

Feb 23, 2021, 13:32 ET Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics: Personalize Your Plate During National Nutrition Month® 2021

Developing a healthful eating pattern is not a one-size-fits all endeavor. The key is tailoring your favorite foods to meet your individual nutrient...

Jan 15, 2021, 12:18 ET Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Commends Evidence-Based 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Notes Opportunities for Future Updates

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for...

Oct 16, 2020, 11:18 ET Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics To Present 2020 Medallion Awards To Eight Members For Service To Academy, Profession

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will honor eight registered dietitian nutritionists with the prestigious 2020 Medallion Awards, in recognition ...

Oct 15, 2020, 13:11 ET Internationally Known Educator And Researcher Esther F. Myers Receives Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics' Highest Honor

Esther F. Myers, PhD, RDN, FAND, a registered dietitian nutritionist and an internationally known author, lecturer, educator and researcher in...

Oct 14, 2020, 14:25 ET Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Addresses Hot Topics At 2020 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™ Virtual Event

Optimizing nutrition in the time of COVID-19 and supporting equity in foods systems are just a few of the topics that will be addressed at the...

Sep 01, 2020, 10:30 ET September Spotlight On Malnutrition Month: Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Calls On Congress To Pass Medical Nutrition Therapy Act

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics urges Congress to pass the bipartisan Medical Nutrition Therapy Act, which would be a crucial step in...

Aug 25, 2020, 12:15 ET Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' 2020 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™ to be Held as a Virtual Event October 17-20

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will host the 2020 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™ October 17 to 20. Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic,...

Aug 11, 2020, 12:33 ET During Kids Eat Right Month™, Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Encourages Healthful Snacking

When a snack attack strikes, many children satisfy their cravings with sweet or salty snacks that do not provide the healthful nutrients their...

Jul 30, 2020, 09:00 ET In August: Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Celebrates Seventh Annual Kids Eat Right Month™

August is Kids Eat Right Month™, when the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and its Foundation focus on the importance of healthful eating and...

Jun 02, 2020, 11:26 ET Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Names New National Media Spokespeople For 2020-2023

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, has appointed five registered dietitian ...

Jun 01, 2020, 12:34 ET San Antonio Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Linda T. Farr Becomes 2020-2021 President Of Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics

Registered dietitian nutritionist Linda T. Farr began her one-year term on June 1 as the 2020-2021 President of the Academy of Nutrition and...

Jun 01, 2020, 12:27 ET Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Names 2020-2021 Board Of Directors

Nineteen national leaders in nutrition, health and business will serve as the 2020-2021 Board of Directors of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. ...

May 26, 2020, 12:09 ET Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Supports Introduction Of Medical Nutrition Therapy Legislation In Congress

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics supports U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel (N.Y.) and Rep. Pete King's (N.Y.) commitment to America's health by...

May 05, 2020, 13:38 ET Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Play Integral Role In Treating Patients With COVID-19

Health care teams are working to comfort and treat patients with the novel coronavirus COVID-19 including helping them breathe and providing...

Mar 27, 2020, 18:28 ET Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Offers Nutrition Guidance During Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 Emergency

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has created the COVID-19 Nutrition Resource Center to offer guidance to the public about grocery shopping,...

Mar 11, 2020, 12:03 ET March 11: Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Celebrates Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day

March is National Nutrition Month®, when the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages people to make informed food choices and develop sound...