Check out these educational infographics developed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Depicting issues from chronic disease prevention to food insecurity, these visual representations of statistics and data were created to present complex information in a simple, yet meaningful way.
The Academy represents more than 100,000 credentialed practitioners, other nutrition and dietetics professionals, and students of nutrition and dietetics. Academy organizational units include ACEND, Affiliates, CDR, DPGs and MIGs, the Foundation and NDEP.
The 2015 DGA's message is clear. Follow a healthy eating pattern throughout life to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight, support nutrient adequacy and reduce the risk of chronic disease.
As the philanthropic arm of the Academy, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is the only charitable organization dedicated exclusively to promoting nutrition and dietetics.
The governing structure of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics includes 19 members of the Board of Directors and 105 members of the House of Delegates.
People should have consistent access to an appropriately nutritious diet of food and water, coupled with a sanitary environment, adequate health services and care that ensure a healthy and active life for all.
The Agricultural Act of 2014, also known as the Farm Bill, protects vital nutrition assistance programs and includes initiatives that will improve the health of the nation.