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Beyond Billing Questions: The Academy's Approach for Payment Reform

This event communicates national payment policy strategy. As payer rules, regulations, and value-based models grow more complex, meaningful gains in reimbursement, network recognition, and access to MNT require structural change, advocacy, payer engagement, code valuation, and legislative action—not case-by-case fixes.

Powered by Purpose: Share What Energizes You in Dietetics

The Academy is seeking member stories describing what part of being in the nutrition and dietetics field gives you the biggest energy boost — including what inspires you and keeps you motivated as a student, dietetic intern, RDN or NDTR.

eatrightPREP® Virtual Product Spotlight

Join us for a product spotlight showcasing new and exciting features of eatrightPREP^®.

All-Member Townhall: February 16

Join the Academy president and CEO for an engaging all-member townhall to discuss the strategic priorities.

Advocating for the MNT Act: How You Can Help Expand MNT Coverage

Join Academy leadership, congressional champions, clinical experts and interprofessional partners to learn more about the recently introduced Medical Nutrition Therapy Act.

Kushner Lunch and Learn

Join us for a free Lunch & Learn on January 15 from noon to 1 p.m. (Central Time). This 45-minute presentation by Dr. Kushner, will get into detail about how to use the Six Factor approach with clients. Fifteen minutes will be allocated to Q&A. Leave the event ready to put what you learn into practice!

Food as Medicine Coffee Break Spotlight on Meal Delivery Services

Join us on January 28 at 11 a.m. (Central Time) for an informal conversation with Lisa Zullig, MS, RDN, CSG, CDN, as we explore how meal delivery services fit into the growing Food as Medicine movement. We'll talk about what's working, what's new and how programs like medically tailored meals are helping individuals better manage their health.

November 12 Webinar: Protecting Nutrition and Food Access for All

The webinar features a conversation with leading nutrition and food organizations serving individuals across the lifespan to highlight ongoing nutrition security efforts, as well as ways RDNs, NDTRs and their networks can get involved.

Quarterly Spotlight on Quality - Elevating Nutrition Care in Post-Acute Settings: Barriers, Solutions and Proven Strategies

This free webinar will highlight the common barriers in post-acute care, while providing practical strategies to address barriers such as workflow, documentation and interdisciplinary communication.

Supporting Quality in Nutrition and Dietetics Survey

Help shape the future of quality in nutrition and dietetics by sharing your insights.

Food as Medicine Coffee Break

Join us for a 45-minute interactive conversation with Hope Barkoukis, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND. She'll share her experiences working in the Food as Medicine space and offer insights into how you can get involved. Bring your questions for this informal and engaging discussion.

We want your feedback in this survey.

National Nutrition Month® 2026 Theme and Logo Survey

Academy members are encouraged to share feedback on theme and logo options for National Nutrition Month^® 2026.

The Foundation for MNT Pricing and the RDNs Future Paycheck webinar

The Foundation for MNT Pricing and the RDN's Future Paycheck

This session will demystify RVUs, GPCIs and the conversion factor, and show how they shape both Medicare and commercial fee schedules.

All-Member Townhall: September 9

Join the Academy president and CEO for an engaging all-member townhall to discuss the five-year strategic plan, advocacy, research and key initiatives.

August is National Breastfeeding Month

In alignment with our ongoing commitment to nutrition and food security, the Academy is spotlighting the importance of breastfeeding and highlighting the work of RDNs and NDTRs in this area of practice and available resources.

Unpacking the Science: The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report Webinar

This webinar unpacks the science used throughout the process to develop the Scientific Report of the 2025 DGAC, including the methods used by the 2025 DGAC to evaluate and grade the available scientific evidence.

Call for Applications: ICDA Academy Representative

The Academy Board of Directors is seeking nominations for its representative to the International Confederation of Dietetic Associations.

Help Shape the Future of Wellness in Healthcare Workplaces

The HBA and Academy are partnering to invite members to participate in the "Mental Health, Wellness & Work: A Survey of the Healthcare Industry" global survey.

Member Feedback Needed On Academy Positions and Practice Guidelines

The Academy’s House of Delegates is seeking valuable insights from practitioners, students, educators and members like you! Your perspective is essential in shaping the future of dietetics by helping us understand how evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, position papers and consensus statements are used in real-world settings.

Making a Difference as an RDN or NDTR Survey

Academy members are invited to share how they are making an impact as a registered dietitian nutritionist or nutrition and dietetics technician, registered. Complete a short survey for a chance to be featured in Academy social media posts, websites and newsletters during National Nutrition Month^®.

Member Feedback Requested on Draft MiOA Consensus Statement

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' consensus statement emphasizes the need for equitable access to nutrition care, particularly MNT provided by RDNs, to improve health outcomes for older adults in long-term care and community settings. Academy members are encouraged to review this draft consensus statement and provide feedback via an online survey by Friday, February 21, 2025.

Post-Election 2024 Analysis Webinar: Prospects for Nutrition Policies

Join 2024-2025 Academy President Livleen Gill, MBA, RDN, LDN, FAND for a fireside chat that will focus on the Academy's current policy goals and advocacy strategies while examining how the results of the 2024 election could impact next steps.

Member Feedback Requested on Draft Vegetarian Nutrition Position Paper

An updated Position Paper from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics discusses evidence-based benefits and potential risks of following vegetarian including vegan dietary patterns for different populations, and strategies to facilitate healthy vegetarian/vegan dietary patterns in specific populations and settings. Peer review is an important part of developing Position Papers. Feedback from members is essential for refining and enhancing practitioner resources such as this.

We want your feedback in this survey.

National Nutrition Month 2025 Theme and Logo Survey

Member Input Requested: National Nutrition Month^® 2025 Theme and Logo Survey

Apply for CEO Advisory Panel

The inaugural CEO Advisory Panel will play a pivotal role in advising on strategic initiatives and contributing to the future direction of the Academy. It will involve dynamic discussions and generating innovative solutions as a group.

Travel Tips for FNCE 2024 in Minneapolis

FNCE® 2024 Coffee Chat Recap: Savvy Travel Tips

Learn about some great and affordable ways to get around, see the town and eat well when you're at FNCE^® 2024. And, brush up on some cost-saving tips for registration, earning CPEUs, booking your hotel and flying to the city.

Academy Members Invited to Share Experiences with Workforce Burnout

To better understand the levels of stress and burnout within the profession, the Council on Future Practice is requesting Academy members to please share their insights and experiences via an online survey, which is open until Monday, September 16, 2024.

Academy Requests Member Feedback and Engagement on Proposed Payment Rule

The Academy is preparing a summary of the information contained in the draft 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule and will host two listening sessions in August to inform members and solicit feedback that is essential to the comment-writing process.

Member Feedback Requested on Draft Nutrition and Physical Activity Position Paper

A new Position Paper from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Council on Exercise is in draft status; it discusses various topics to support these practitioners, including advanced certifications, effective communication with clients, access to preventive services, and future areas of practice. Peer review is an important part of developing Position Papers. Feedback from members is essential for refining and enhancing practitioner resources such as this.

Foundation Hosts Inaugural Nutrition Science Forum

Attendees of the first-ever forum explored malnutrition research efforts and gaps, implementation research needed to address different forms of malnutrition, and frameworks for consideration to inform future global research which will support national and local policies to combat this issue.

RDNs: Participate in the Clinician Information Survey

The Clinician Information Surveys are now being sent out by Mathematica — if you receive this survey, it's important to participate and share your feedback. Here's why.

Survey to Inform Upcoming Change Driver Brief on Disaster Preparedness

Academy members who have lived through or worked in the midst of a natural disaster are invited to share experiences and insights in a short survey by February 19.

Survey: What Makes You Proud To Be an RDN or NDTR?

Academy members are invited to share their unique perspectives on what aspects of their profession evoke a sense of pride. Complete a short survey for a chance to be featured in Academy social media posts, websites and newsletters during National Nutrition Month^®.

Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Workshop

This workshop will span three half days and cover how to search for and assess nutrition research, interpreting study results from systematic reviews of randomized and non-randomized studies, assessing certainty and strength of evidence, and evidence-based practice guidelines.

We want your feedback in this survey.

National Nutrition Month® 2024 Theme and Logo Survey

Academy members are encouraged to share feedback on theme and logo options for National Nutrition Month^® 2024.

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Apply to Serve on an Academy Committee

Academy members interested in volunteering for a committee should complete the Opportunities to Serve application.

Remarks from Academy CEO Wylecia Wiggs Harris, PhD, CAE during the Member Showcase

FNCE® 2023 Member Showcase Remarks

These are the prepared remarks by Academy CEO Wylecia Wiggs Harris, PhD, CAE, October 9 at the Member Showcase of the 2023 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo^® in Denver, Colo.

Academy President Lauri Wright, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND on stage speaking to a packed auditorium

FNCE® 2023 Opening Session Remarks

These are the prepared remarks by Academy President Lauri Wright, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND, October 7 at the Opening Session of the 2023 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo^® in Denver, Colo.

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Feedback Requested on Draft Position Paper

The Academy is requesting member feedback on the draft of an upcoming Position Paper on adult weight management by Friday, September 8, 2023.

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SNAP-Ed's Role in Addressing America's Nutrition and Health

The Academy is joining the Association of SNAP Nutrition Education Administrators, in cooperation with the offices of U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (Penn.) and U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson (PA-15), to lead a congressional briefing highlighting the importance of SNAP-Ed.

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Retail RDN Virtual Coffee Break

Join us on Tuesday, August 1, at 2 p.m. Central for a virtual coffee break featuring retail registered dietitian nutritionists Allison Yoder, MA, RDN, LD, and Krystal Register, MS, RDN, LDN.

Application Deadline Extended for Council on Research Subcommittees

The Academy’s Council on Research is currently seeking energetic volunteer members to serve on the following Council on Research Subcommittees for 2023-2024: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Health Informatics Infrastructure (ANDHII); Dissemination; Survey Review; Implementation; and Scientific Integrity Principles subcommittees. Applications are due by June 14, 2023.

Agriculture and Diet Workshop Series

Beginning on April 14, 2023, this series of five webinars will employ a multi-disciplinary approach that accounts for all the elements of the nutrition ecology to better position nutrition and dietetics professionals to achieve public health goals through the development of context-specific, equitable, safe and efficacious interventions and guidance.

Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2023-2024 Academic Year

Scholarship applications for the 2023-2024 academic year are open through 10 a.m. (Central time) on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Academy Bylaws Proposed Revisions and Comment Period

Following requests for minor changes in two sections of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Bylaws by ACEND and CDR, Academy members are invited to review changes and submit questions through March 7.

Academy president and New York area members ring Nasdaq closing bell during its Wellness Week celebration

Academy Rings Closing Bell During Nasdaq's Wellness Week

Academy President Ellen R. Shanley and members from the New York area represented the Academy on Tuesday, January 3, to ring Nasdaq’s Closing Bell.

Members Invited to Town Hall

Ellen Shanley encourages Academy members to watch the livestream White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health and join her in a Town Hall on September 29.

White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health

Date Set for White House Conference

The Biden administration has announced September 28, 2002, as the date for White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health.

NIH Malnutrition Workshop

The National Institutes of Health Office of Nutrition Research will hold a five-day virtual workshop, the Malnutrition in Clinical Settings: Research Gaps and Opportunities Workshop, to address research gaps and opportunities related to malnutrition in clinical settings.

Join White House Conference Listening Sessions

Leading up to the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, regional listening sessions will provide the White House with Americans' insight and experiences on hunger and diet-related diseases in communities across the country.

Top Presentations of Future Practice Session

The Academy's Council on Future Practice has announced the top two presentations from the thirteenth annual Future Practice Session at FNCE® 2021.

Join the Academy

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