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Organizations Urge Congress to Pass Bills to Increase Access to Nutrition and Diabetes Care
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the Academy) and the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) call on Congress to pass legislation that would reduce the burden of diabetes and other chronic disease for Medicare beneficiaries and for the nation.
Learn MoreAcademy Champions Access to RDNs and Nutrition Metrics in Organ Transplants Model
Registered dietitian nutritionists are included as collaborators in the newly proposed Increasing Access to Organ Transplants (IOTA) Model, but the Academy is advocating for more integration of nutrition care. The Academy’s recommendations focus on developing metrics that ensure access to medical nutrition therapy and support patient adherence to dietary and supplement guidance provided by RDNs.
Learn MoreNew Position Paper Details Impact of Exercise and Nutrition on American Adults
The Academy and ACE released a joint position paper stating that nutrition and physical activity interventions delivered by qualified nutrition and exercise practitioners can decrease risk of cardiovascular diseases and improve lifestyle behaviors among adults. The paper shows that individuals who consistently attain a nutritious diet and adequate physical activity have improved overall health and lower incidence of non-communicable diseases.
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