07/05/2022 - The DSM-5 included the designation of a newly defined eating disorder called avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, also referred to as ARFID.
08/05/2022 - In preparations for its November discussion about “RDN and NDTR Workplace Value and Public Trust,” the Academy’s House of Delegates is calling for subject matter experts to share insights about this Critical Issue.
08/04/2022 - The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is saddened to hear of the tragic loss of U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (Ind.) and two members of her staff, Emma Thomson and Zachery Potts.
8/01/2022 - When genes controlling hemoglobin production are missing or altered, thalassemia occurs and is classified as alpha thalassemia or beta thalassemia.
07/27/2022 - A new systematic review from the Evidence Analysis Center examines the efficacy of weight management interventions provided by a registered dietitian or international equivalent.
7/26/2022 - Phenylketonuria is a rare genetic disorder with an incidence in the United States of about one in 10,000 to 15,000 births.
07/22/2022 - In a letter sent to the Biden-Harris Administration last week regarding the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, the Academy highlighted members’ “extensive formal education and training,”.
07/22/2022 - Today, the Academy co-hosted a virtual advocacy day with the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists on two priority issues.
07/21/2022 - The Academy commends congresspeople Robert C. "Bobby" Scott and Suzanne Bonamici for introducing a comprehensive Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill with the following Academy priorities.
07/20/2022 - The Academy has submitted the names of 25 member experts as nominees to serve on the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.
07/19/2022 - Acidity and alkalinity are measured on the pH scale, which ranges from 1 to 14, with 1 being the most acidic, 14 the most alkaline.
