05/26/2021 - For older adults, there has been some research suggesting a protective effect in individuals with certain health conditions and an overweight or obese BMI; however, further research is needed regarding the effect of obesity on mortality in this population.
06/08/2021 - A new scoping review from the Evidence Analysis Center describes available evidence on nutrition and exercise interventions for adults in the general population.
06/03/2021 - A segment-weight-to-body-weight chart and revised standards can be incorporated into a formula to estimate BMI for patients with amputations. Alternative methods have also been proposed to assess BMI for individuals with amputations.
06/03/2021 - Almost all Medicare beneficiaries have at least one chronic condition and more than two-thirds live with multiple chronic conditions that could be prevented, managed or treated in large part with medical nutrition therapy provided by registered dietitian nutritionists.
06/02/2021 - A new Data Science Center article presents essential information for nutrition professionals on dietary intake and physical activity measurement tools.
06/01/2021 - In May 2021, Linda T. Farr, RDN, CSOWM, LD, FAND, symbolically "passed the gavel" of the Academy's 2021-2022 presidency to Kevin L. Sauer, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND.
06/01/2021 - National leaders in nutrition, health and business will serve as the 2021-2022 Board of Directors of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
06/01/2021 - Registered dietitian nutritionist Kevin L. Sauer began his one-year term on June 1 as the 2021-2022 President of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
06/01/2021 - The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, has appointed three registered dietitian nutritionists to three-year terms as media spokespeople and reappointed four spokespeople to another term.
05/26/2021 - For older adults, there has been some research suggesting a protective effect in individuals with certain health conditions and an overweight or obese BMI; however, further research is needed regarding the effect of obesity on mortality in this population.
