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The world's largest organization of nutrition and dietetics practitioners.

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

Introducing the Academy's New Strategic Plan (2025-2030)

Introducing the Academy's New Strategic Plan (2025-2030)

Join us for an informative webinar where Academy President Livleen Gill will unveil the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. This five-year plan is a roadmap for the future of the organization, providing direction through key priorities that will help us achieve our goals and drive impact.
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Latest News

  • Kansas Becomes Ninth State to Pass Dietitian Licensure Compact Legislation

    The historic Dietitian Licensure Compact legislation has passed in Kansas, making it the ninth state to do so. The Academy commends the Kansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for their advocacy efforts in championing this bill to reduce licensure burden and expand access to nutrition care services across the country.

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  • Academy Celebrates National Preceptor Month

    The Academy proudly honors preceptors who are making a difference in the lives of students studying to become RDNs or NDTRs.

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  • Academy President's Message — April 2025

    Harlivleen "Livleen" Gill, MBA, RDN, LDN, FAND, the Academy's 2024-25 President, shares important upcoming goals and changes for our organization.

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Science and Evidence-Based Nutrition Information You Can Trust

This hub is your go-to source for credible, research-backed insights that help dispel misinformation and ensure nutrition policies and recommendations are rooted in science.
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Career Support for RDNs and NDTRs

Whether you're looking for a new job, considering a career change, or exploring entrepreneurship, there are resources and a community of professionals ready to support you.
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Use this special offer to gain new insights and explore industry innovations. Take advantage of this Buy2, Get 2 free offer on individual FNCE® 2024 sessions to discover the latest advancements in nutrition and dietetics.
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Nutrition Focused Physical Exam Pocket Guide

This fully updated edition includes detailed descriptions of physical exam and micronutrient exam findings to help guide the clinician in interpreting levels of muscle and fat wasting, signs of micronutrient deficiencies and toxicities, and assessment of edema.
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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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