Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Join Academy President Livleen Gill, MBA, RD, LDN, FAND, on March 21 at noon ET as she addresses key issues impacting the nutrition and dietetics profession and answers questions about the Academy’s ongoing initiatives to elevate and amplify the role of RDNs and NDTRs. This event is open to both Academy members and non-members—all are welcome! Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the Academy President and stay informed.

Measles is considered one of the most contagious infectious diseases, and vaccination is the strongest defense against it. While medical nutrition therapy is an important component of managing a variety of conditions, is measles one of them? Learn more in our latest practice trends article. 📃 #NationalNutritionMonth #eatrightPRO #dietetics #measles

✨ Now available in print or as an eBook! ✨ 📖 "Lessons in Foodservice Management: Case Studies for Nutrition and Dietetics Practitioners," utilizes richly detailed case studies to provide a personal and relatable take on management concepts. Learn more and read sample pages today: sm.eatright.org/foodmgmt #NationalNutritionMonth #eatrightPRO #foodservice #dietetics

DYK? According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2023 there were an estimated 153,020 new colorectal cancer cases in the U.S. and 52,550 deaths from the disease. During #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth, learn about screening guidelines, symptoms, and lifestyle recommendations to reduce the risk in our practice trends article. 👇 #eatrightPRO #NationalNutritionMonth #dietetics

We're more than halfway through #NationalNutritionMonth! 🤯 📱 Keep the momentum going by sharing our weekly messages and graphics from our social media toolkit throughout the rest of March: https://lnkd.in/eQmrEKyB #eatrightPRO #dietetics #RDN #NDTR

On March 12, Academy CEO Wylecia Wiggs Harris kicked off the special Dietitian Demo on Capitol Hill by sharing the purpose of the event: to educate, engage and advocate. Some of the many speakers included Dr. Andrew Bremer, Director of the National Institutes of Health Office of Nutrition Research, who spoke about how federal research initiatives support evidence-based dietary recommendations and the role of nutrition science in disease prevention, as well as Christina Economos, PhD, Dean of the Gerald J. Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, who spoke about the importance of "Food Is Medicine" and the role of RDNs. #RDNday #NationalNutritionMonth

✨ ICYMI ✨ Last week, the Academy launched a new online hub dedicated to countering misinformation and uninformed opinions by promoting science-based nutrition! Take a look during #NationalNutritionMonth. 👇 #eatrightPRO #dietetics #RDN #NDTR

We're continuing the #NationalNutritionMonth celebration with inspiring words from our dedicated DTRs and RDs! 🤗 🙏 Thank you to Academy member Jordan Michelle Callahan, NDTR, for sharing how you're making an impact in your community and creating connections through food and nutrition! 🙌 #eatrightPRO #dietetics #RDN #NDTR

In honor of #NDTRday, we thank all nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered, for your work in the nutrition and dietetics profession. 💚🙌 "Whether educating individuals on balanced eating, supporting clinical nutrition plans, or promoting wellness initiatives, NDTRs play a vital role in translating nutrition science into practical, everyday guidance that improves patient and community health," says registered dietitian nutritionist Debbie Petitpain, an Academy Spokesperson.

📆 Save the Date: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation's Give Day is in 1 week! When you make a gift anytime between now and Give Day, you'll be supporting our #MakeIt1Million Campaign, an effort to raise $1M by the end of 2025 to enable us to award $1M in scholarships. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ete54jiS #eatrightPRO #NationalNutritionMonth #dietetics #RDN #NDTR