10/16/2020 – The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will honor eight registered dietitian nutritionists with the prestigious 2020 Medallion Awards, in recognition of outstanding service and leadership in the Academy and the nutrition and dietetics profession.
10/15/2020 – Esther F. Myers, PhD, RDN, FAND, a registered dietitian nutritionist and an internationally known author, lecturer, educator and researcher in dietetics and evidence analysis, has been named the 2020 recipient of the Marjorie Hulsizer Copher Award.
10/14/2020 – Optimizing nutrition in the time of COVID-19 and supporting equity in foods systems are just a few of the topics that will be addressed at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2020 FNCE virtual event, to be held October 17 to October 20.
09/24/2020 – According to a new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics the percentage of heavy sugar-sweetened beverage consumers trended downwards in the United States between 2003 and 2016.
09/01/2020 – The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics urges Congress to pass the bipartisan Medical Nutrition Therapy Act, which would be a crucial step in identifying and treating people with malnutrition.
08/25/2020 – The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will host the 2020 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™ October 17 to 20.
08/20/2020 – The NKF in collaboration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics released today the 2020 KDOQI Clinical Practice Guideline on Nutrition in Chronic Kidney Disease that will guide health care practitioners who treat people with all stages of kidney disease.
08/11/2020 – When a snack attack strikes, many children satisfy their cravings with sweet or salty snacks that do not provide the healthful nutrients their growing bodies need.
08/06/2020 - The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics thanks U.S. Sens. Susan Collins (Maine) and Gary Peters (Mich.) for their commitment to America’s health and their introduction of the Medical Nutrition Therapy Act.
07/30/2020 – August is Kids Eat Right Month, when the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and its Foundation focus on the importance of healthful eating and active lifestyles for children and their families.
07/29/2020 – A new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that between 2002 and 2018 purchases by US households of foods and beverages containing caloric sweetener declined while purchases of products containing both caloric sugars and nonnutritive sweeteners increased.
07/20/2020 – The Academy has released a comprehensive guideline to help registered dietitian nutritionists address the needs of people with cystic fibrosis who are at risk of developing nutrition problems commonly associated with pulmonary disorders.
06/29/2020 – Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 37 million people in the United States were food insecure. Now, an additional 17 million people are facing food insecurity.
06/01/2020 – The Academy has appointed five registered dietitian nutritionists to three-year terms as media spokespeople and reappointed eight spokespeople to another term.
06/01/2020 – Nineteen national leaders in nutrition, health and business will serve as the 2020-2021 Board of Directors of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
06/01/2020 – Registered dietitian nutritionist Linda T. Farr began her one-year term on June 1 as the 2020-2021 President of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
The Academy supports the legislation, which would provide coverage for Medicare beneficiaries to obtain treatment from RDNs and other qulaified nutrition experts.
05/07/2020 – The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers tips for planning, preparing and storing healthful meals while under quarantine during the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
05/05/2020 - Registered dietitian nutritionists are an integral part of the health care team managing the nutrition and hydration needs of patients.
03/31/2020 – During the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the Academy urges the HHS to address crucial personal protective equipment shortages for frontline health care workers and those providing access to food security programs.
