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FNCE 2026: Call for Sessions | Submit your proposal by November 20

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Call for Sessions and Workshops

FNCE® 2026 will be held in San Antonio, Texas. from October 24-27, 2026. We encourage proposals that inspire discussion, provoke thought and offer actionable solutions for our attendees. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or new to the FNCE® stage, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on the profession.
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  • Government Shutdown Update

    Academy staff and consultants are monitoring this situation and actively engaging with members of Congress to emphasize the critical ramifications this shutdown will have on Academy members and health care systems along with federal nutrition programs.

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  • Academy Supports Reintroduction of the School Food Modernization Act

    The Academy supports the reintroduction of H.R. 5731, the bipartisan legislation designed to help schools upgrade aging kitchen facilities, purchase durable equipment and provide training that supports safe, appealing and nutritious meals for students.

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  • Academy Applauds Bill that Addresses Link between Diet and Chronic Illness for Older Americans

    Passage of the legislation would would help older Americans with diet-related chronic diseases receive nutritious meals that are created by an RDN to meet their individual health needs.

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Nutrition Fact Check

The Academy's Nutrition Fact Check summarizes today's best available science and evidence on hot topics in nutrition and provides practitioners with a scientific review paper, as well as information that can be shared with patients and clients.
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Food as Medicine (FAM) Hub

Food as Medicine Hub

Discover what FAM means in practice, access tools to support education and communication with consumers, and explore opportunities to learn from experts and actively engage in this expanding movement.
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Career Building Benefits

Academy membership provides access to a variety of resources that help take your career to the next level at any stage — from student to seasoned professional.
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Weighing the Options: A Comprehensive Approach to Weight Management after Breast Cancer

This webinar covers the latest research-supported recommendations for diet, physical activity and cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques that lead to successful weight loss. Join us to learn how to apply these techniques and gain access to valuable resources.
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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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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