05/02/2022 - Vitamin K is the name of a group of common chemical structures, including: phylloquinone (vitamin K1), menaquinones (vitamin K2) and menadione (vitamin K3).
05/25/2022 - Academy Member Ginger Carney represented the profession during today's hearing on the current infant formula shortage.
05/23/2022 - Carrolyn Patterson, a member of the Academy staff for over 21 years, serving in recent years on the Executive Team as Senior Director of Human Resources and Office Services, has been promoted to Vice President of Human Resources Culture and Diversity.
05/20/2022 - The proposed questions aligned with and reflected the Academy’s recommendations from the key focus areas of the Academy’s Strategic Plan.
05/20/2022 - The Academy commends the passage of the bipartisan Access to Baby Formula Act by the 117th U.S. Congress, which now waits the signature of President Biden.
05/19/2022 - Leading up to the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health taking place in September 2022, the dates of virtual, regional listening sessions have been shared.
05/18/2022 - There are few naturally occurring sources of vitamin D, especially ones suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
05/18/2022 - Two bills intended to ensure that infant formula scarcity is avoided in the future and that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has resources to support safety and oversight were introduced.
05/16/2022 - Key information and resources for professionals are available in the Academy's Infant Formula Safety hub.
05/12/2022 — Academy members have been asked to provide critical input for Congressional hearing on infant formula shortages.
The Academy continues to support RDNs and NDTRs regarding the formula supply chain issues.
