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.
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.
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.
07/31/2019 – 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.
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.
03/05/2019 – The Academy commends the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives on the introduction of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2019.
