Working on a broad range of issues to advance the nutritional status of people in the United States and around the world, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics focuses on priority areas covering aging, child nutrition, food and food safety, health literacy and nutrition advancement, Medical Nutrition Therapy, nutrition research and monitoring and weight management for health. Public Policy press releases inform the public and the media of the efforts of the Academy and legislation at the state and federal level.
10/26/2021 - The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics thanks U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (Mass.) and U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (N.J.) for championing legislative efforts to convene a national White House conference focused on food, nutrition, hunger and health.
09/27/2021 - Leaders of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., and the announced a strategic partnership aimed at reducing health disparities for African Americans focused on aligning nutrition security and ministry outreach during the launch of NBCUSA’s convening of faith leaders.
09/07/2021 - During September, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ 2021 Spotlight on Malnutrition Month will highlight initiatives that enable registered dietitian nutritionists and other health care providers help alleviate a condition that affects many seniors, especially those in hospitals and long-term care facilities.
08/18/2021 - The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics commends the USDA for reevaluating the Thrifty Food Plan to improve access to nutritious, healthful food to underserved communities.
05/11/2021 - While millions of people with serious, chronic medical conditions could achieve potentially life-changing benefits from nutrition care services provided by registered dietitian nutritionists, Medicare currently covers nutrition therapy only for people with kidney disease and diabetes.
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.
08/06/2020 - 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.
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.
The Academy supports the legislation, which would provide coverage for Medicare beneficiaries to obtain treatment from RDNs and other qulaified nutrition experts.
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.
