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Practitioners

Need some advice on best practices? These Academy resources and updates are imperative in keeping up with today's dietetics practice.

Clinical Staffing Issues

Most dietetics professionals who work in a clinical setting have concerns about staffing: How many staff members are needed? What skill sets do staff members need? Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. That's why the Clinical Nutrition Management Dietetic Practice Group and the Academy Research Committee have initiated a research study on clinical staffing.

Research Study on Clinical Staffing

Nutrition Services Provided by Registered Dietitians

Numerous studies show that patients can improve their health and quality of life by receiving medical nutrition therapy. The Academy provides many resources to help you advocate for the expansion of MNT coverage.

Medical Nutrition Therapy Resources

Working with private insurers, employers and Medicare Part B can be a challenge, as policies and procedures are always in flux. Academy Teleseminars and Webinars can help keep you up-to-date.

Influence Policy Makers

Academy members work at a grassroots level on a broad range of issues that advance the nutritional status of people here and around the world.

Academy Position and Practice Papers

Academy Position and Practice Papers explain the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic's stance on issues that affect the nutritional status of the public.

Collaborate with the Academy

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics welcomes corporate relationships that help the Academy fulfill its mission. The Academy is mindful of the need to avoid a conflict of interest and to act at all times in ways that will only enhance the credibility and professional recognition of the Academy and its members.

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Call for Authors, Reviewers, Advisors

The Academy Position Committee is asking members to identify individuals who would be qualified to serve as potential authors, reviewers and content advisors for two evidence-based positions and three practice papers.
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Nutrition Care Manual

The Academy's Nutrition Care Manual is a comprehensive online resource that covers all aspects of nutrition management. NCM’s user-friendly resources include:

Disease-specific nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation recommendations.
Printable client handouts in English and Spanish.
Formulary database.

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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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Latest Academy Food and Nutrition Information

Posted: May 22, 2013

Nutrient Needs Change with Age: Eat Right Throughout Life for Optimal Health, Says Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

During Older Americans Month, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reminds Americans that nutrient needs change as we age, so eating right and being physically active are keys to staying healthy throughout life. Ensure you and loved ones are getting... Read more »

Posted: May 21, 2013

Watch Your Waistline While Filling Your Grill with Nutritious, Colorful Produce this Memorial Day and All Summer Long

Many Americans find it challenging to fill half their plate each meal with fruits and vegetables – a recommendation of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages Americans to add both color and... Read more »

Posted: May 21, 2013

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Urges FDA: Reject Petition to Alter the Standard of Identity of Milk

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics urges the Food and Drug Administration to "keep milk milk" and reject an industry petition to amend the standard of identity of milk and milk products. The petition, submitted by the International Dairy Foods Association... Read more »

Posted: May 20, 2013

Calling All Grill Masters: Is It Done Yet? Don't Rely on Color or Texture Alone - Food Thermometer is Key to Avoid Food Poisoning

Ready to fire up the grill for a cookout with family and friends? As part of their award-winning Home Food Safety program, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and ConAgra Foods encourage all grill masters to equip themselves for the job with a food... Read more »

Posted: May 14, 2013

In Wake of New Report, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Reminds Consumers to Follow Dietary Guidelines' Sodium Recommendations

Prompted by a report issued today by the Institute of Medicine on the consequences of dietary sodium reduction, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reminds everyone to keep their sodium intake within the recommendations of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines... Read more »

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Current Journal Issue

	May 2013 Vol. 113 No. 5

Resource Center

Discover the great resources the Academy offers to health professionals seeking to become food and nutrition leaders - and help achieve the organization's mission of optimizing the nation's health through food and nutrition.

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