Dietetics Resources

The Academy offers an abundance of resources related to the prevention and management of chronic diseases and conditions, including positions and guidelines, dietetic practice groups and more.

RDNs have the opportunity and responsibility to be at the forefront of the prevention and treatment of malnutrition. Poor nutritional status — "clinical malnutrition" or "undernutrition" — applies to individuals who are overweight and underweight.

How food is grown and produced, what types of foods are consumed and how much food is wasted have major impacts on the sustainability of the world's food system.

RDNs and NDTRs play integral roles in food systems, foodservice and management in hospitals, post-acute care facilities, schools, universities, restaurants, correctional facilities, nongovernmental organizations and corporate cafeterias.

From clinical and research to promotion and policy, RDNs and NDTRs are experts in the role of nutrition in health and wellness. The Academy offers a plethora of resources in general nutrition and wellness.

Nutrition and dietetics professionals work in an immensely "data rich" world, with efficient ways to collect, display and study data from such tools as food/nutrient analysis tables, electronic health records and mobile apps.

Post-acute and long-term care can include long-term acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, home health agencies, hospice, assisted living facilities, and correctional facilities.

The terms "public health," "community health" and "population health" are often used interchangeably, with public health being the broadest term with the longest history of use.

Resources related to sports nutrition and athletic performance include standards of practice and standards of professional performance, webinars and presentations, Nutrition Care Manuals and dietetic practice groups.