Savor the Flavor, Drop the Saturated Fat During National Nutrition Month® 2019
America is known as a melting pot of cultures who enjoy a variety of ethnic dishes, but some of these recipes can be high in saturated fat and calories. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers tips on how to cut down on fat while savoring the...
15-Feb-2019 12:05 PM EST
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Practice Kitchen Safety During National Nutrition Month® 2019
You know to wash your hands before eating — but many people aren’t aware of other common kitchen mistakes that can cause illness. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages everyone to practice food safety before, during and after...
7-Feb-2019 4:05 PM EST
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Wins 2019 AVA Digital Awards for Excellence in Communications
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recently won two AVA Digital Awards and one honorable mention for its communications efforts. The awards recognize outstanding work in the planning, concept, direction, design and production of digital...
5-Feb-2019 4:05 PM EST
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Widely available food in US workplaces: Perk or hazard?
Philadelphia, January 22, 2019 – Nearly a quarter of employed adults obtain foods and beverages at work at least once a week, according to a new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and published in the Journal of the...
22-Jan-2019 12:05 AM EST
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EAT-Lancet Report’s Recommendations Are Achievable if Nutrition Education Is Included, Says Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Many dietary recommendations in a report released January 16 by the EAT-Lancet Commission are achievable if people around the world also receive guidance in nutrition and meal planning, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the...
18-Jan-2019 1:05 PM EST
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During National Nutrition Month® 2019, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Promotes Healthful Eating, Physical Activity
Choosing nutritious foods and getting enough physical activity can make a real difference in your health. For National Nutrition Month® 2019, in March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages people to make informed food choices and...
17-Jan-2019 6:05 PM EST
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Farm Bill Ensures Access to Vital Nutrition Programs, but Proposed USDA Rule Threatens Food Security, Says Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The new farm bill, signed into law December 20 by President Trump, will serve the public by investing in a strong food safety net, nutrition education programs that promote healthy people, and a robust food system and strengthened economy, according...
21-Dec-2018 11:05 AM EST
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A New Year, a New You: RDNs Share Their Top Health Tips
CHICAGO –Many people view the start of a new year as an opportunity to accomplish big goals: losing 20 pounds, running a marathon or hitting the gym every day at dawn. Such lofty goals, especially without a game plan on how to accomplish them,...
21-Dec-2018 8:05 AM EST
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Recommends: Plan Ahead Before Dining Out on Valentine's Day
Going out is a Valentine’s Day treat. To make a restaurant experience healthful and nutritious as well as fun or romantic, plan your plate before you leave the house, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
30-Jan-2019 7:00 AM EST
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Academy Spokesperson Jennifer Bruning Can Speak to Media on Parents Modeling Good Eating Habits for Kids
20-Mar-2017 2:05 PM EDT
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Academy Spokesperson Robin Foroutan Can Speak to Media on Nutritional Considerations When Dining Out
20-Mar-2017 1:50 PM EDT
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Academy Spokesperson Angel Planells Can Speak to Media on Choosing Healthy Options When Cooking at Home
20-Mar-2017 1:05 PM EDT
In Wake of New Diabetes Risk Study, Academy Highlights Value of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Reducing Risk, Providing Treatment
A new study indicates that Americans have approximately a 40 percent risk of developing diabetes during their lifetime. Nutrition counseling provided by a registered dietitian nutritionist can help reduce the risk of diabetes and its related health...
14-Aug-2014 11:00 AM EDT
As Children Head Back to School, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Encourages Parents to Fuel Kids Right with a Healthy Breakfast
The back-to-school movement is in full swing. As parents scour stores for the year’s school supplies, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages them to stock up on healthy breakfast foods, too. August is Kids Eat Right Month, the perfect...
12-Aug-2014 11:00 AM EDT
As Kids Head Back to School, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Says Students Should Expect Healthy Meals
Significant improvements in school meals designed to improve the health of 32 million schoolchildren are taking place nationwide thanks to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, championed by the First Lady Michelle Obama and implemented through the...
22-Jul-2014 12:00 PM EDT
Kids Eat Right Month Spotlights 'Hungry-Overweight' Paradox
It may seem like a contradiction, but millions of American children are both hungry and overweight. During Kids Eat Right Month, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spotlights the “hungry yet overweight paradox” and ways to ensure children...
17-Jul-2014 11:45 AM EDT
