The world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Formerly the American Dietetic Association

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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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RD Coach Spotlight: Mary Dutcher

RD Coach Spotlight: November 2010
Mary Dutcher, MS, RD, CDE
RD Coach
Des Moines, Iowa

I am thrilled to be a RD Coach! I have held numerous positions during my 30 plus years as an RD. Being an RD coach has to be one of the most fulfilling and fun jobs that I ever have been given the opportunity to participate in. I love watching the kids get excited about nutrition and learning how to take care of their bodies by making healthy choices. The program is ingenious, in that it pairs delightfully fun activities with learning about healthy foods and energy balance. It allows kids to interact with their friends and explore what may be a new way of thinking about nutrition for them, in an environment where they feel comfortable. One of the changes I am most proud to report is multiple children said they were drinking less pop and more water, as a result of our intervention! Music to my ears!

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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.