Academy Says 'Bah, Humbug' to Holiday Weight Gain with Healthful Desserts
12/10/2019 – With just a few simple ingredient swaps, making a healthful dessert is not a contradiction in terms.
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.
10/23/2019 - The Houston Astros and Washington Nationals each benefit from working with Academy members who are experts in sports nutrition.
10/15/2019 – The Academy will present its prestigious 2019 Medallion Awards to eight RDNs in recognition of outstanding service and leadership in the Academy and the nutrition and dietetics profession.
10/08/2019 – Stella H. Cash, senior advisor to the president and provost for international engagement at Michigan State University, has been named the 2019 recipient of the Marjorie Hulsizer Copher Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
09/30/2019 – Behavioral health and cultural competence are just a few of the emerging topics that will be addressed at the Academy's 2019 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™ October 26 to October 29 in Philadelphia, Pa.
09/25/2019 – Food insecurity is a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life, according to the US Department of Agriculture.
09/18/2019 – Leading medical and nutrition organizations recommend breast milk, infant formula, water, and plain milk as part of a new set of comprehensive beverage recommendations for children, outlined by age (birth through age 5).
08/29/2019 – Preventing a patient from becoming malnourished can shorten his or her hospital stay, decrease hospital fees and, most importantly, improve the patient’s quality of life
08/21/2019 – The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will bring its 2019 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™ to the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pa., October 26 to October 29.
08/01/2019 – Gathering around the table to eat as a family has all kinds of benefits. Family meals allow parents to be role models who create a supportive environment for the entire family.
07/31/2019 – The Academy recently honored U.S. Rep. Alma Adams (N.C.) with its 2019 Public Policy Leadership Award for her work in food and nutrition policy.
07/31/2019 – The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recently honored U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie (Ky.) with its 2019 Public Policy Leadership Award for his work to improve health through nutrition policy.
07/30/2019 - The propensity to overeat may, in part, be a function of the satisfaction derived from eating, according to a new study in the Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics.
07/17/2019 – August is Kids Eat Right Month, when the Academy and its Foundation focus on the importance of healthful eating and active lifestyles for children and their families.
07/03/2019 – Registered dietitian nutritionist Linda T. Farr began her one-year term on June 1 as the 2019-2020 President-elect of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
06/27/2019 – Older adults benefit from participating in community-based food and nutrition programs that enable them to remain healthy and independent, according to an updated position paper by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior.
06/25/2019 – The Academy joins FoodCorps and United Fresh Produce Association in commending the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives on the introduction of the School Food Modernization Act of 2019.