As the philanthropic arm of the Academy, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is the largest charitable organization devoted exclusively to nutrition and dietetics. The Academy Foundation focuses on food and nutrition research, scholarships, awards and Kids Eat Right. Academy Foundation News features press releases that recognize the Foundation and the grants, awards and initiatives that are important to the Foundation and the Academy — especially Kids Eat Right and supporting nutritious, healthy eating among children and families nationwide.
The Academy Foundation is accepting applications for a new Advancing Diversity in Dietetics Scholarship that will provide $25,000 each to two aspiring RDNs of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
03/31/2021 - The Foundation has awarded its first Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship to registered dietitian nutritionist Marie AK Allsopp, a clinical assistant professor in nutrition science at Purdue University.
03/07/2019 – The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2019-2020 school year. The application period runs through April 22.
01/25/2019 – The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting applications for its 2019 awards and grants program. The application period closes Feb. 10.
12/05/2017 - The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation has awarded scholarships for the 2017-2018 academic year totaling more than $522,000 to 240 students at the undergraduate, graduate and continuing education levels.
01/10/2017 - The Academy Foundation has awarded scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year totaling more than $485,000 to 334 students at the undergraduate, graduate and continuing education levels.
03/16/2016 - More than one-third of food produced in the United States goes uneaten – contributing to problems ranging from hunger and malnutrition to environmental and economic concerns. RDNs are uniquely qualified to help reduce food loss and waste by individuals, families, communities, business and industry, according to a new report.
