Academy of Nutrition and Dieteticshttp://www.eatright.org/rssPress ReleasesNutrient Needs Change with Age: Eat Right Throughout Life for Optimal Health, Says Academyhttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442476505During 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 the nutrients you need with expert advice from a registered dietitian nutritionist—the food and nutrition expert.5/21/2013 11:45:13 AMWatch Your Waistline While Filling Your Grill with Nutritious, Colorful Producehttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442476504Many 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 nutrients to Memorial Day cookouts by grilling with a variety of healthy fruits and vegetables.5/21/2013 10:52:16 AMAcademy Urges FDA: Reject Petition to Alter the Standard of Identity of Milkhttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442476497The 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 and the National Milk Producers Federation, seeks to allow artificial sweeteners to be included in flavored milk and milk products as standard ingredients.5/21/2013 8:41:39 AMCalling All Grill Masters: Is It Done Yet? Don't Rely on Color or Texture Alone - Food Thermometer is Key to Avoid Food Poisoninghttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442476483Ready 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 thermometer—the only way to determine if foods are fully cooked and safe to eat—and with tips from www.HomeFoodSafety.org.5/20/2013 12:18:07 PMIn Wake of New Report, Academy Reminds Consumers to Follow Dietary Guidelines' Sodium Recommendationshttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442476390Prompted 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 for Americans and to seek the expert advice of a registered dietitian nutritionist for help on their personal sodium intake.5/14/2013 4:30:03 PMDuring National Women's Health Week, Academy Encourages Women to Make Healthful Eating a Priorityhttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442476375Busy work and family schedules can often lead to women putting their own health on the back burner. During National Women's Health Week, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages women of all ages to make time for regular preventive screenings, as well as eating right and getting regular physical activity.5/10/2013 1:00:23 PMEating Right with Celiac Disease: Academy Offers Advice for Staying Healthyhttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442476323Celiac disease is estimated to affect one out of 141 of Americans, or just under 1 percent of the population. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages Americans to learn about celiac disease – it can affect your health or someone you love.5/7/2013 12:48:58 PMLinks Between Nutrition and Oral Health: Updated Position of Academyhttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442476249

There is a strong connection between the food people eat and their oral health, according to a recently updated position paper of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The Academy's position paper "Oral Health and Nutrition" was published in the May issue of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and can be found on the Academy's website.

5/2/2013 2:52:13 PMAcademy Reaches Highest Membership Level in History, Passes 75,000http://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442476246While many professional member associations in the United States are experiencing membership declines, membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics rose in the past year to 75,067 – the largest in the Academy's 96-year history and the eighth consecutive year of growth. For the 2012-2013 fiscal year, the Academy experienced an overall 1.6 percent increase in members.5/2/2013 9:08:31 AMWomen with HIV Shown to Have Elevated Resting Energy Expenditurehttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442475933Most studies concerning resting energy expenditure (REE) in those infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have been conducted in men and those with solely women have had small sample sizes. A team of researchers has sought to rectify this with a matched, prospective, cross-sectional study. The results are featured in a new report published by the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.4/16/2013 10:05:54 AMAccess to Safe, Nutritious Food and Water is Fundamental Human Right: Updated Position of Academyhttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442475769Consistent access to safe, nutritious and culturally appropriate food and water is a fundamental human right, and is particularly important in helping developing nations to achieve food and nutrition security, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in its newly updated position paper, Nutrition Security in Developing Nations: Sustainable Food, Water and Health.4/9/2013 9:53:05 AMFocus on Diet's Role in Disease Prevention and Management, Says Academyhttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442475705This year, half a million Americans will lose their lives to cancer, and more than 1.6 million men and women will be diagnosed with the illness. During Cancer Control Month, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reminds Americans that eating right can help you prevent cancer and even support your treatment if you’ve already been diagnosed.4/2/2013 11:15:21 AMModest Changes in Military Dining Facilities Promoted Healthier Eatinghttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442475542The prevalence of obesity within the military is currently 13 percent. This rising epidemic, also rampant throughout the general population, could result in military career setbacks, negatively impact operational readiness, and jeopardize Department of Defense operations. To combat the epidemic, a team of researchers chose the military cafeteria as the venue to observe and evaluate eating behavior and the positive impact of modest changes to promote healthy eating and food selection. The results are captured in a new report published by the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.3/22/2013 12:51:59 PMTackle Kitchen Spring Cleaning and Reduce Your Risk of Food Poisoning with Tips from HomeFoodSafety.orghttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442475465Spring is just around the corner, which means flowers, warmer weather and of course spring cleaning. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics along with ConAgra Foods encourages Americans to give their kitchens a thorough cleaning with tips from the Home Food Safety program’s www.HomeFoodSafety.org.3/19/2013 12:04:22 PMWhere Should You Get Your Nutrition Advice? Seek the Guidance of THE Food and Nutrition Expertshttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442475353

All registered dietitians are nutritionists – but not all nutritionists are registered dietitians. It's an important distinction that can matter a great deal to your health. To mark Registered Dietitian Day 2013 and to strengthen the link between the science of dietetics and the overall wellness aspects of nutrition, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Commission on Dietetic Registration have approved the optional use of the credential "registered dietitian nutritionist" by all registered dietitians.

3/13/2013 11:59:03 AMSocial Responsibility: Academy Publishes Practice Paper on Ecological Sustainability in Food Systemhttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442475110A system of food production that protects natural resources and the environment is important to everyone’s health, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The Academy has published a practice paper to help registered dietitians and dietetic technicians, registered "meet the growing needs of those seeking guidance on food choices as they relate to ecological sustainability."3/1/2013 10:59:07 AMIncreasing Evidence Links High Glycemic Index Foods and Dairy Products to Acnehttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442474903A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has determined that there is increasing evidence of a connection between diet and acne, particularly from high glycemic load diets and dairy products, and that medical nutrition therapy (MNT) can play an important role in acne treatment.2/18/2013 4:42:37 PMMedical Nutrition Therapy Offered by Private Insurance Companies Significantly Improves Weight Loss, Improves Health and Saves Money, New Study Sayshttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442474889A new study indicates that medical nutrition therapy provided by registered dietitians as part of a health benefit plan is an effective, low-cost way of helping people safely lose weight, and that MNT should be considered as a standard part of health insurance plans.2/14/2013 4:11:41 PMEn el Mes Nacional de la Nutrición, Tener en Cuenta los Problemas de Salud y 'Aliméntarse Bien, Al Gusto Propio, Cada Díahttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442474789Si usted tiene una condición crónica como hipertensión (presión alta de la sangre) o diabetes, una dieta planificada cuidadosamente puede tener un impacto significativo en el manejo de sus síntomas y la mejoría de su salud. Durante el Mes Nacional de la Nutrición®, la Academia de Nutrición y Dietética anima a los consumidores a desarrollar un plan de alimentación saludable basado en su propia condición de salud y en nuestro lema “Aliméntate bien, a tu gusto, cada día.”2/11/2013 11:09:34 AM'Aliméntese Bien, a Su Gusto, Cada Día' con Comidas de Todas las Tradiciones Étnicas: Consejos de la Academiahttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442474788Estados Unidos es una nación de inmigrantes, donde cada grupo aporta sus tradiciones culturales, incluyendo sus comidas, a la experiencia multiétnica compartida de la nación. En el Mes Nacional de la Nutrición®, la Academia de Nutrición y Dietética recomienda  que se “Alimente bien, a su gusto, cada día” con alimentos de todos los puntos del globo. 2/11/2013 11:04:58 AMEn el Dia del Dietista Registrado, y Todos los Dias, Celebramos Su Liderazgo en Mejorar la Salud de los Estadounidenseshttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442474787En marzo, el Mes Nacional de la Nutrición®, la Academia de Nutrición y Dietética nos recuerda los principios básicos de una alimentación saludable. En esta época del año, la Academia también celebra la contribución y los conocimientos de los dietistas en su calidad de expertos en alimentación y nutrición.2/11/2013 10:55:56 AMDurante el Mes Nacional de la Nutricion y en Adelante, la Academia Comparte Consejos Sobre la Buena Alimentación para Cada Estilo de Vidahttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442474786Alimentarse bien es esencial para mantener el cuerpo funcionando en forma óptima. Durante el Mes Nacional de la Nutrición®, la Academia de Nutrición y Dietética le recuerda que es importante desarrollar un plan de alimentación basado en su estilo de vida y sus necesidades nutricionales. Es decir, si usted es vegetariano, un estudiante, un atleta, un padre o madre muy ocupado o un ejecutivo internacional, es importante que se “Alimente bien, a su gusto, cada día”.2/11/2013 10:52:01 AMDurante el Mes Nacional de La Nutrición y en Adelante, La Academia Anima a Todos a Alimentarse Bien, a Su Gusto, Cada Díahttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442474785Preferencias, estilos de vida, tradiciones culturales y étnicas y cuestiones de salud afectan nuestra selección de alimentos. Por eso, y como parte del Mes Nacional de la Nutrición® 2013, la Academia de Nutrición y Dietética anima a todos a “Alimentarse bien, a su gusto, cada día”.2/11/2013 10:40:33 AMOverall Eating Patterns Are Most Important for Healthful Eating: Updated 'Total Diet' Position of Academyhttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442474717The overall pattern of food that a person eats is more important to a healthy diet than focusing on single foods or individual nutrients, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in its newly updated position paper "Total Diet Approach to Healthy Eating." According to the position paper: "In contrast to the total diet approach, classification of specific foods as 'good' or 'bad' is overly simplistic and may foster unhealthy eating behaviors." The Academy's position paper stresses that moderation, portion size and exercise are the key concepts for balancing food and beverage intakes.2/4/2013 12:11:53 PMWhich Foods Make Americans Ill? Whether Chicken or Salad, Food Safety at Home is Key to Avoiding Illness, Says Academyhttp://www.eatright.org/Media/content.aspx?id=6442474685

 A new study analyzing outbreaks of foodborne illness has found contaminated salad greens make the most people sick, but contaminated poultry have resulted in the most deaths. In light of this study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Home Food Safety program—a collaboration between the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and ConAgra Foods—encourages Americans, rather than avoid certain foods, to practice safe food handling at home instead. 

 

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