Articles from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Chicago, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics proudly honors preceptors who are making a difference in the lives of students studying to become registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) or nutrition dietetic technician, registered (NDTRs). April is National Preceptor Month, a celebration that highlights the critical role of preceptors in supporting the next generation of RDNs and NDTRs.

Chicago, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, March 13, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is proud to shine a spotlight on the important work of nutrition and dietetics technician, registered (NDTRs) in celebration of Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered Day. NDTR Day is an annual celebration during National Nutrition Month®, held the second Thursday of March with the goal of encouraging consumers to make informed food choices and develop healthful eating and physical activity habits throughout the year.  

Washington, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, recognized the essential role of registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) with a special Dietitian Demo on Capitol Hill, hosted in celebration of Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day on March 12.

Chicago, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is honored to shine a spotlight on the important work of registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) today, March 12, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day. Recognized the second Wednesday of March, RDN Day is an annual celebration during National Nutrition Month®, when the Academy encourages consumers to make informed food choices and develop healthful eating and physical activity habits throughout the year.

Chicago, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (“the Academy”), today announced the launch of its new online resource hub dedicated to countering misinformation and uninformed opinions by promoting science-based nutrition.

Chicago, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During Obesity Care Week, March 3-7, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spotlights the critical need for a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to obesity treatment. Effective obesity care must go beyond medication alone, incorporating medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and behavioral counseling to support long-term health improvements.

Chicago, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the theme of Food Connects Us, March 1 marked the start of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' annual celebration of National Nutrition Month®.

Chicago, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates the role of registered dietitian nutritionists as the food and nutrition experts during Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day on March 13. This annual celebration takes place during National Nutrition Month®, when the Academy encourages consumers to make informed food choices and develop healthful eating and physical activity habits all year long.

Chicago, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Estimates suggest that 25% to 50% of hospitalized patients have malnutrition, which is a serious health condition that can decrease a person’s quality of life and increase a person’s risk of death. Many of these patients went undiagnosed because health care providers had no universally accepted tool to check, until now.

Chicago, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics kicks off its annual National Nutrition Month® campaign on March 1. This year’s theme is Beyond the Table.

Chicago, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- November is National Diabetes Month, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is raising awareness about the positive impact that healthful eating habits can have on individuals with Type 2 diabetes, as well as those at risk of developing the chronic disease.

Chicago, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics supports and advocates for expanded access to medical nutrition therapy and additional coverage for more chronic conditions to ensure Medicare beneficiaries can receive the care they need to live healthy lives. 

Chicago, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics commends U.S. Sens. Gary Peters (Mich.) and Shelley Capito (W.Va.) for their leadership in championing the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act, which aims to prevent cases of diabetes and reduce related health disparities in the Medicare population.

CHICAGO, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Children are not eating enough fruits and vegetables, so the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages families to prepare Thanksgiving meals that incorporate fruits and vegetables such as cranberries, apples, pumpkins and green beans to encourage children to eat more of these healthful foods.

Chicago, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS OFFERS TIPS FOR HEALTHFUL EATING AS CONSUMER FOOD SPENDING INCREASES

Chicago, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food and nutrition experts from around the world will gather at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ 2023 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo® October 7 to 10 at the Denver Convention Center in Denver, Colo. Attendees will have the opportunity to teach, learn and network, all in the interest of improving the nutritional health of all people.

Chicago, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Take your original recipes from kitchen to plate to publication with The Complete Recipe Writing Guide, a new book released by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on September 1.

CHICAGO, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the first day of school on the horizon, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers parents and caregivers some breakfast ideas to make the morning mealtime rush a little easier. In August, the Academy and its Foundation celebrate the importance of healthful eating and active lifestyles for children and their families during the annual Kids Eat Right Month®.

Chicago, July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has received a grant of $3 million from the Administration for Community Living, which will test a new model of care that leverages registered dietitian nutritionists as the essential connection between clinical and community settings.

CHICAGO, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, has appointed two registered dietitian nutritionists to three-year terms as media spokespeople and reappointed six spokespeople to another term.

Chicago, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lauri Wright, PhD, RDN, began her year-long term on June 1 as the 2023-2024 President of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.