Academy Position Papers by Subject
This list of position papers explains the Academy's stance on issues that affect the nutritional status of the public.
A position paper is a critical analysis of current facts, data and research literature. A key feature of the paper is the position statement, which presents the Academy's stance on an issue. The Academy and its members, other professional associations, government agencies and industry use position papers to shape food choices and impact the public's nutritional status.
Position papers are available to Academy members, health professionals and the public on the Academy's website at no charge and are published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
This list of position papers explains the Academy's stance on issues that affect the nutritional status of the public.
An index of all Position Papers (including new and recently updated) and Position and Practice Papers on the same topic, as well as joint papers with other associations.
It is the position of the ADA that the best nutrition-based strategy for promoting optimal health and reducing the risk of chronic disease is to wisely choose a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods.
It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that children ages 2 to 11 years should achieve optimal physical and cognitive development, attain a healthy weight and enjoy food.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics continues its participation in the Partnership for Health in Aging (PHA, a loose coalition of organizations representing health care professions caring for older adults).
The Academy has adopted the American Society of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition (ASPEN) Position Paper: Parenteral Nutrition Glutamine Supplementation.
It is the position of the ADA that the schools and the community have a shared responsibility to provide all students with access to high-quality foods and school-based nutrition services.
It is the position of the Academy that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.
It is the position of the Academy that nutrition services provided by RDNs and NDTRs, who work under RDN supervision, are essential components of comprehensive care for adults with IDD and CYSHCN.
It is the position of the Academy that all women of reproductive age receive education about maternal and fetal risks associated with prepregnancy obesity, excessive gestational weight gain, and significant postpartum weight retention.