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As grills across the country heat up for picnics in the park or backyard barbeques, so does the risk of food poisoning. Luckily, it's easy to safely prepare foods for outdoor dining or on the grill by sticking to a few simple food-handling and preparation steps.
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Memorial Day weekend doesn't have to be a washout for those who don't eat meat. When you're celebrating the holiday at home, classic holiday foods can be easily transformed into delicious vegetarian or vegan fare.
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Power outages put your food supply at risk, so it's important to be prepared. An outage can last for hours, days or weeks. Learn what food essentials to stock, how much water you need and how to keep your food safe when it comes to emergencies.
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It's easy to grab candy and soda at a gas station, but with a little planning, you can snack the smart way on a road trip and arrive at your destination feeling energized.
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Get your meat safely from the supermarket to the kitchen table by taking an active role in safeguarding the meat you eat.
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A good biking snack is about more than just energy. It needs to be portable, provide your muscles with the nutrients they need, be eaten on a good schedule and can't melt. Here are five super snacks for you to tuck into your jersey pockets.
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Food choices away from home are important to your health and weight because many of us are eating more meals away from home. Fortunately, making healthful and delicious choices in restaurants is also easier today. Restaurants of all types are responding to customers’ desires with more options in portion sizes, preparation methods and menu items.
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Calcium is perhaps the most essential nutrient when it comes to bone health. Building strong bones is like building a healthy balance in your “calcium bank account.” Registered dietitians recommend food as the primary source of nutrients such as calcium. Keep your bones healthy with these tips.
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Your source for scientifically-based health and nutrition information you can trust to help your child grow healthy.
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Calling all fun-loving kids and adults! Have fun while building your food and nutrition knowledge with our interactive games. Test your eat right knowledge with Nutrition Sudoku, Rate Your Plate and more!
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Additional Academy Information
About the AcademyThe Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Academy is committed to improving the nation’s health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. |
The Healthy Beef CookbookNational Cattleman's Beef Association and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics show today's health-conscious cooks exciting new ways to use lean beef in everything from quick and easy mid-week suppers to special-occasion meals. This full-color healthy cookbook features more than 130 delicious, nutritious recipes using one of 22 cuts of beef that meet government guidelines for lean labeling. |
Good Nutrition Reading ListThis online guide identifies and describes books, newsletters and websites that provide timely and scientifically-based nutrition information you can trust. |
March 2013: Eat Right, Your Way, Every DayNational Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Registered Dietitian Day, also celebrated in March, increases awareness of registered dietitians as the indispensable providers of food and nutrition services and recognizes RDs for their commitment to helping people enjoy healthy lives. Learn More » |
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The Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the premier source for the practice and science of food, nutrition, and dietetics. The monthly, peer-reviewed journal presents original articles prepared by scholars and practitioners and is the most widely read professional publication in the field. The Journal focuses on advancing professional knowledge for dietetics practitioners and other health care professionals as well as others allied to the field, such as students and libraries. This focus encompasses a diverse range of research and practice issues such as: nutritional science, medical nutrition therapy, public health nutrition, food science and biotechnology, foodservice systems, leadership and management, and dietetics education. The Journal also offers Articles in Press in addition to continuing professional education, podcasts, topic collections, and other educational materials for dietetics practitioners and other health care professionals. Learn More » Members Login » |
Make plans to join us at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' annual conference!  | Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo October 19-22, 2013 in Houston, TXGet the latest nutrition science information, learn about trends in foodservice and gain access to food and nutrition experts at the 2013 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo. |
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