Academy Encourages Healthful Eating in Child Care Programs
Early care and education programs should meet children’s nutrition needs and promote their optimal growth in safe and healthy environments, according to an updated position paper published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
18-Sep-2018 12:05 PM EDT
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Holds 2018 Food & Nutrition Conference & ExpoTM October 20-23 in Washington, D.C.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will bring the 2018 Food & Nutrition Conference & ExpoTM to Washington, D.C., October 20 to 23. The world’s largest conference of food and nutrition professionals will address the latest scientific...
30-Aug-2018 2:00 PM EDT
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Shines Spotlight on Identifying, Treating Malnutrition
During its September Spotlight on Malnutrition, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will raise awareness of malnutrition, promote the crucial role of registered dietitian nutritionists in identifying and treating this serious medical condition,...
22-Aug-2018 7:05 PM EDT
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During Kids Eat Right Month™, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Recommends Parents, Kids Team Up for Healthful Lunches
Back to school means coming up with creative, nutritious ideas for your child’s lunch that they will actually want to eat. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends parents and children team up to pack a lunch they’ll love.
20-Aug-2018 9:00 AM EDT
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Medical Nutrition Therapy Provided by RDNs Can Help Slow the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease
According to a new review to be published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the majority of patients with chronic kidney disease aren’t receiving potentially lifesaving treatment that can be offered by registered dietitian...
9-Aug-2018 6:00 PM EDT
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Statistics Reinforce Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Position: Federally Funded Youth Nutrition Assistance Programs Improve Nutrition
Children and adolescents living in households without access to nutritious foods benefit greatly by participating in federally funded nutrition programs, according to an updated position paper by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
8-Aug-2018 5:05 PM EDT
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Kids Eat Right Month™: Academy Urges Adults to Instill Healthy Habits That Will Last A Lifetime
August is Kids Eat Right Month™. Kids aren’t born with healthy eating habits – they learn from their parents. With repetition and practice, healthy eating habits can become a way of life for the entire family.
6-Aug-2018 8:00 AM EDT
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In August: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Celebrates Fifth Annual Kids Eat Right Month™
August is Kids Eat Right Month™, when the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and its Foundation focus on the importance of healthful eating and active lifestyles for children and their families.
18-Jul-2018 4:00 AM EDT
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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
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Improve Children's Health During Kids Eat Right Month and All Year
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation and its Kids Eat Right initiative empower more than 5,000 registered dietitian nutritionists to address childhood obesity and food insecurity, making an impact both locally and nationally through...
15-Jul-2014 9:00 AM EDT
