The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reinforces the importance of a lifelong healthful eating plan. As a part of this plan, the Academy shares meaningful information with the public that individuals can use and implement into their routine. New in Food Nutrition and Health press releases feature relevant news including cutting-edge research from the industry and the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, data and ground-breaking surveys, programs and ideas on incorporating these healthful eating and fitness messages into your daily life.
07/19/2021 - University of Minnesota School of Public Health researchers recently completed a study to determine how food-insecure young (emerging) adults (18–29 years of age) adapted their eating and child feeding behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
02/03/2021 - New research and analysis appearing in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics highlights the barriers cancer survivors face in maintaining a healthy diet, as well as the role nutrition may play in cancer risk and treatment.
12/10/2020 - A new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, published by Elsevier, found that changes in the food environment around low-income and high-ethnic/racial minority populations over time impact childhood obesity.
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.
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.
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.
11/14/2019 – 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.
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).
