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Evidence Analysis Library: What you will find inside the Academy's Evidence Analysis Library:

Use Academy Evidence-Based Guidelines to apply cutting-edge, synthesized research to practice!

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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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2011 Research Grant Award Recipients

The Foundation has several named funds which support research. Each award has specific criteria governing its use and a separate review committee is appointed for each of these grants. Below are the 2011 research grant recipients:

Abbott Nutrition Award

Mona L Soucy, RD, CSR, MSB, LD

Allene Vaden Memorial Grant for Foodservice Management Research

Kevin Sauer, PhD, RD, LD; Yee Ming Lee, MS; and Junehee Kwon, PhD, RD

Amy Joye Memorial Research Award

Recipient: Shannon Looney, MPH, RD

Ann A. Hertzler Research Grant

Jennifer Martin-Biggers, MS, RD

Colgate Palmolive Fellowship in Nutrition, Oral Health/Dental Education

Anna E Arthur, MPH, RD

Dietitians in Nutrition Support DPG Research Grant

Patricia Sheean, PhD, RD, CNSC

Herbert D. and Nylda Gemple Research Award

Ann M Gaba, EdD, RD, CDE

Jean Hankin Nutritional Epidemiology Award

Lauren E Au, MS, RD

Julie O’Sullivan Maillet Research Grant

Rachel G Tabak

McCormick Science Institute Research Award

Jo C Chezem, RD

Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group Research Grant Award

Gabrielle Turner-McGrievy, MS, PhD, RD

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