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Foundation's New Giving Club: NEW - Early Professionals Eat Right Society

The Foundation's giving society, The Eat Right Society, to recognize donors that support the Foundation's many important initiatives. Learn More »

Donor Spotlight: Ajinomoto
The Academy Foundation was thankful to have Ajinomoto as a 2012 FNCE Foundation supporter. The company's philosophy is to contribute significant advances in food and health on a global basis and, ultimately, to create a better life for all.

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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is the world's largest charitable organization devoted exclusively to nutrition and dietetics. The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a 501(c)3 charity.

The Foundation focuses on:

Food and Nutrition Research
Scholarships
Awards
Kids Eat Right

Foundation Receives Four-Star Charity Rating

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation has received consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator, America's premier independent charity evaluator, for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. Only 16 percent of the charities rated have received at least two consecutive 4-star evaluations.

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What's New at Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation.

Posted: June 07, 2013

Academy Foundation Disaster Relief Fund Application

The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Academy Foundation are with those who have been affected by the tornado in Oklahoma. Relief efforts are under way. The Academy Foundation and CDR established Disaster Relief Funds after Hurricane Katrina and the funds remain in existence for victims of future disasters such as this devastating tornado. ... Read More »

Posted: January 31, 2013

Mini-Grants 2013

To support the use of Kids Eat Right initiatives, various grants are available to Kids Eat Right members through the year. ... Read More »

Posted: January 11, 2013

Academy Foundation Awards $447,400 in Scholarships for 2012-13 Academic Year

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation has awarded 206 dietetic scholarships totaling nearly $447,400 to students at the undergraduate, graduate and continuing education levels of study for the 2012-2013 academic year. As the largest provider of scholarships in the dietetics field, the Academy Foundation has awarded nearly $3.4 million in scholarships to more than 2,400 students over the last ten years. ... Read More »

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Donate Now!: This past year, the Foundation provided more than $1,000,000 in scholarships, awards and research grants to registered dietitians and dietetic technicians. Your support enables the Foundation to continue in its mission to fund the future of the dietetics profession through research and education.

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Grace L. Ostenso Fellowship

Support for this nutrition and public policy fellowship promotes working effectively with legislators in the interest of the nutrition community

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Donor Report

Advancing food and nutrition research, scholarships, awards and public awareness.

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Everyday Heroes

Be inspired by these Everyday Heroes as they bring healthy change to their communities.

June 2013 Everyday Heroes

Everyday Heroes Archive

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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is the world's largest charitable organization (501c3) focused on food, nutrition and dietetics. Academy Foundation is dedicated to working with the Registered Dietitian to help kids and their families eat right.
Participate in the only political action committee broadly focused on food, nutrition and health. If dietetics is your profession, politics is your business!
Through accreditation of more than 600 undergraduate and graduate didactic, dietetic technician and supervised practice programs, the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics ensures entry-level education meets quality standards.
The Commission on Dietetic Registration awards credentials to individuals at entry and specialty levels who have met CDR's standards for competency to practice in the dietetics profession.