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We represent over 112,000 credentialed practitioners: registered dietitian nutritionists; nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered; and other professionals and students.

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Join the ACT Now for MNT Campaign to Support MNT Expansion

Passage of the Medical Nutrition Therapy Act would be a win-win for the profession and the communities Academy members serve. To get the Medical Nutrition Therapy Act over the finish line, Academy members are asked to take three easy steps to ACT now for MNT. Learn more and add your support!
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Latest News

  • Update on the Next Farm Bill

    The increases in food insecurity in the U.S. following the pandemic and link between food and agriculture make the Farm Bill a critical and timely legislative issue.

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  • Member Feedback Requested on Draft Nutrition and Physical Activity Position Paper

    A new Position Paper from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Council on Exercise is in draft status; it discusses various topics to support these practitioners, including advanced certifications, effective communication with clients, access to preventive services, and future areas of practice. Peer review is an important part of developing Position Papers. Feedback from members is essential for refining and enhancing practitioner resources such as this.

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  • FNCE® Call for Late-Breaking Abstracts Open May 1

    Late-breaking submissions will be accepted until May 31.

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Book Spotlight

Health Professional's Guide to the Treatment of Overweight and Obesity

This all-inclusive resource addresses the multifaceted treatment of overweight and obesity in adults, including the physical, behavioral, psychological and nutritional factors involved.
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Nutrigenomic On-Demand Learning Series

Training Modules

Nutrigenomics On-Demand Learning Series

Get an introduction to the trending practice of genomics in nutrition. This three-module course will review genetics and genomics concepts, including an overview of genetics, direct-to-consumer testing, scope of practice, and a review of research.
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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Hub

Learn how your fellow members are expanding equity and access across the profession, view resources and reading lists, read about the experiences and insights of peers, apply for opportunities through diversity awards and grants, watch videos and more.
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Everyday Heroes in Nutrition and Dietetics

Keiy Murofushi

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Impacting Patient Lives through Nutrition

Keiy Murofushi, MS, RD, explains his role in spreading knowledge on the importance of nutrition to create change in one individual at a time.
Arnetta Fletcher

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Interdisciplinary Roles of Nutrition in Education

Assistant professor and program director Arnetta Fletcher, PhD, RDN, LDN, helps to direct her university's strategic plan to ensure nutrition is a part of expanding programs.
Dezi Abeyta

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Connecting through Culture and Diversity

Culture and entrepreneurship drive the work of registered dietitian Dezi Abeyta, RDN, as he builds a business and gives back to the Tucson community.
Topacio A Ortiz

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Combat Medic Dietitian Impacts Lives

Topacio A. Ortiz, RDN, LMNT, describes her journey from combat medic to working in COVID-19 operations during the pandemic, as well as her passion for nutrition.
Jacqueline Burning

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Creating Opportunities for Future Practitioners

Educator Jacqueline R. Berning, PhD, RD, CSSD, shares her story starting out in sports dietetics, building a new center for sports medicine and serving as chair of her university's health science department.
Debbie Petitpain

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Taking Care of Our Communities

Debbie Petitpain, MS, RDN, LDN, wellness director in South Carolina, explains the many facets of her role serving the community and collaborating across the health care team.
Xismari Collazo-Colon

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The Power of Healing with Food

Xismari Collazo-Colon, RDN, LD, a telehealth dietitian, shares the power of helping veterans by providing the right care at the right time that works for them.
Megan Gutierrez

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Preparing Patients for Transplants

Renal nutrition dietitian Megan Gutierrez, MS, RDN, CSR, LDN, shares her story on giving back in the clinical care setting.
Kelsee Gomes

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Inspiring Athletes through Sports Nutrition

Florida registered dietitian Kelsee Gomes, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, CLT, shares how good nutrition inspires college football athletes and helps them prepare for games.
Mary Niewinski

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Giving Back to the Dietetics Community

Mary Niewinski, MS, RDN, LDN, works to teach future credential practitioners in nutrition and dietetics and oversees a team of registered dietitian nutritionists in clinical nutrition.
Jonathan Tanguay

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Fueling Elite Student Athletes

Assistant director of performance nutrition at Texas A&M University, Jonathan Tanguay, MS, RDN, LD, fuels student athletes for peak performance.
Marie Colmerauer

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Food Science: An Instructor's Story

Food scientist Marie Colmerauer, MS, CFS, NDTR, educates students on using tools we all have to make food choices that are not only convenient, but nutritious.
April Hackert

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The Intersection of Nutrition and Mental Health

April N. Hackert, MS, RDN, CEDRD, shares her perspective of the impact food has on mental health as a registered dietitian nutritionist and psychiatric clinical researcher.
Lara Field

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Building Relationships in Private Practice

Lara Field, MS, RD, LDN, shares how her interest in pediatrics and nutrition helped her expand and grow her private practice to also provide services for adults.
Cicely Thomas

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Providing Hope through Community Resources

Registered dietitian nutritionist Cicely Thomas MEd, RDN, LD, shares how she incorporated her personal experiences and love of nutrition into helping communities.
Samantha Coogan

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Elevating Compassion in the Classroom

The director of a didactic program in nutrition and dietetics, Samantha M. Coogan, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD, FAND, creates confidence in her students to become future leaders of the profession.

Qwamel Hanks

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Making Healthful Food Accessible

Qwamel Hanks, NDTR, works to fight hunger in America through outreach with the School Breakfast Program.
Divya Aggarwal

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Health and Wellness with Telehealth

Telehealth dietitian Divya Aggarwal, MS, RDN, LD, explains how she helps clients achieve their goals as a health and wellness coach based in Cleveland, Ohio.

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