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.
The Academy's House of Delegates approved development of a new position paper "Nutrition Informatics." The position paper was written by two individuals who are well known for their long-time work in this area.
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.
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 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that early care and education programs should achieve recommended benchmarks to meet children's nutrition needs and promote children’s optimal growth in safe and healthy environments.
It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that children and adolescents should have access to safe and healthy foods that promote physical, cognitive and social growth and development.
The ASPEN Position Paper: Clinical Role for Alternative Intravenous Fat Emulsions was developed by ASPEN’s working group on Parenteral Fat Emulsions.
It is the position of the Academy, School Nutrition Association, and Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior that comprehensive, integrated nutrition programs in preschool through high school are essential to improve the health, nutritional status, and academic performance of our nation's children.
It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that systematic and sustained action is needed to achieve food and nutrition security for all in the United States.
It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that all older adults should have access to food and nutrition programs that ensure the availability of safe, adequate food to promote optimal nutritional status.
