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.
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 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that older adults should have access to evidence-based food and nutrition programs.
It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that the quality of life and nutritional status of older adults in long-term care, post-acute care, and other settings can be enhanced by individualized nutrition approaches.
It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that Registered Dietitian/Nutritionists should play a significant role in educating medical students, residents, fellows and physicians in practice.
Successful treatment of overweight and obesity in adults requires adoption and maintenance of lifestyle behaviors contributing to both dietary intake and physical activity.
It is the position of the Academy that, based upon current evidence, the Malnutrition Screening Tool should be used to screen adults for malnutrition (undernutrition) regardless of their age, medical history or setting.
It is the position of the Academy that micronutrient supplements are warranted when requirements are not being met through the diet alone.
It is the position of the Academy, Dietitians of Canada, and the American College of Sports Medicine that the performance of, and recovery from, sporting activities are enhanced by well-chosen nutrition strategies.
It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that nutrition informatics is a rapidly evolving area of practice for registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition and dietetic technicians, registered, and that the knowledge and skills inherent to nutrition informatics permeate all areas of the dietetics profession.