Academy Names New National Media Spokespeople for 2020-2023
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 – 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.
03/27/2020 – The Academy has created the COVID-19 Nutrition Resource Center to offer guidance to the public about grocery shopping, healthful eating, recipes, food safety and more.
03/11/2020 – March is when the Academy celebrates Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, honoring the contributions and expertise of all RDNs as the food and nutrition experts.
03/04/2020 – The updated Nutrition Facts Label can help the public make more informed decisions about their food and beverage choices.
02/18/2020 – The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages everyone to eat healthfully at work.
02/11/2020 – Using one standardized screening tool to identify adults who may have malnutrition (undernutrition) increases the likelihood of an accurate diagnosis and timely treatment, according to a position paper from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
02/06/2020 – The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is collaborating with Intellicure, Inc. - U.S. Wound Registry to help make it easier for clinicians in ambulatory, small group practices, surgical specialties and private practice to comply with reporting malnutrition quality measures to government agencies.
02/06/2020 – The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is collaborating with Premier Healthcare Solutions, Inc. - Premier Clinician Performance Registry to help make it easier for clinicians in hospitals, medium to large medical practices and other health care facilities to comply with reporting malnutrition quality measures to government agencies.
02/04/2020 – Millennials are always on the move. They’re a generation in the midst of building their careers, starting families and trying to carve out time for fun with their friends.
01/21/2020 – Choosing nutritious foods and getting enough physical activity can make a significant difference in your health. For National Nutrition Month® 2020, in March, the Academy encourages people to make informed food choices and develop sound eating and physical activity habits.
12/10/2019 – With just a few simple ingredient swaps, making a healthful dessert is not a contradiction in terms.
11/21/2019 – The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has announced the publication of its new book, Six Factors to Fit: Weight Loss that Works for You!, which tailors weight loss plans to fit each person’s lifestyle, habits and mindset.
11/18/2019 – A new survey conducted by the Academy shows median salaries for registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered have increased significantly more than inflation during the past two years.
11/14/2019 – A new study in the Journal found that nearly two-thirds of infants and almost all toddlers consumed added sugars in their average daily diets.