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

Your Nutrition Source: It's About Eating Right

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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 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 »

Posted: May 10, 2013

During National Women's Health Week, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Encourages Women to Make Healthful Eating a Priority

Busy 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,... Read more »

Posted: May 07, 2013

Eating Right with Celiac Disease: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Offers Advice for Staying Healthy

Celiac 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. Read more »

Posted: May 03, 2013

Links Between Nutrition and Oral Health: Updated Position of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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... Read more »

Posted: May 02, 2013

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Reaches Highest Membership Level in History, Passes 75,000

While 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... Read more »

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Academy releases new Gluten Detective app now available in iTunes store

Academy President Calls for Action Following CMS Decision

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Annual, weekly and group subscriptions are available to the Academy Evidence Analysis Library®

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Current Journal Issue

May 2013
Vol. 113
No. 5

Featured Articles

Vitamin D and Health Disparities

Factors Affecting Menu Labeling Utilization

Position: Oral Health and Nutrition

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Academy Career Resources

Whether you're looking for a new job or polishing up your skills, the Academy's Career Center has the tools you need. Resources include our online job center (Eat Right Careers), resume templates, an interactive salary calculator, ways to help you create your own brand and more.

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Professional Center

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers many professional opportunities to learn the latest in dietetics practice, discuss current issues and meet colleagues:

Public Policy Workshop

Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE)

Leadership Institute*

* Exclusive to Academy Members

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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Are you looking for a pocket guide on nutrition assessment? Would you like to satisfy your CPE requirements? Is it time to register for FNCE? Shop gives you all of this and more. Subscribe to the Nutrition Care Manual. Find professional development resources. Download client education handouts. Learn about resources from allied health care associations. It’s all right here.
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The Academy has released more than 30 position papers that explain the association's stance on issues that affect the nutritional status of the public, covering topics such as food choices, the food supply, life span, nutrition management and public health.

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Call for Position Paper Authors, Reviewers and Content Advisors

ADA Complete Food and Nutrition Guide, 3rd Edition (Hardbound)
By Roberta Larson Duyff, MS, RD, FADA, CFCS
Updated to reflect new research studies and government recommendations, this best-selling guide provides nutrition and activity advice for every age and stage of life. The third edition features more practical tips on managing weight with nutrition and activity, an expanded chapter on women's health and nutrition, more facts about functional foods and phytonutrients for health, up-to-date information on food labeling and food allergens and intolerances, including celiac disease, and help in making the right food choices in restaurants, with more on nutritious ethic food selections. Visit Shop to order.

Expect the Best: Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During and After Pregnancy
By the American Dietetic Association and Elizabeth M. Ward, MS, RD
From the Academy — the most comprehensive book available on all aspects of pregnancy fitness and nutrition. From preconception through pregnancy and post-delivery, this book gives women the latest nutrition and exercise information and research for every aspect of their childbearing years. Topics include weight management; eating and exercise during pregnancy; and breastfeeding. Visit Shop to order.

The Academy forms alliances with other organizations for special projects and to participate in coalitions with shared goals and objectives. In addition to official alliances, DPGs may engage in informal networking with organizations related to their special areas of interest that are not official Academy alliances. And the Academy's Corporate Relations Sponsorship Program provides access to key influencers, thought leaders and decision makers in the food and nutrition marketplace.
Examples of Academy Alliances
Academy Networks
The Academy's Corporate Relations Sponsorship

About the Academy
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, formerly the American Dietetic Association, 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.

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Your Nutrition Source: It's About Eating Right

In This Section

Latest Academy Food and Nutrition Information

Posted: May 14, 2013

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

Posted: May 10, 2013

During National Women's Health Week, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Encourages Women to Make Healthful Eating a Priority

Posted: May 07, 2013

Eating Right with Celiac Disease: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Offers Advice for Staying Healthy

Posted: May 03, 2013

Links Between Nutrition and Oral Health: Updated Position of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Posted: May 02, 2013

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Reaches Highest Membership Level in History, Passes 75,000

Resource Center

ADA Complete Food and Nutrition Guide, 3rd Edition (Hardbound)By Roberta Larson Duyff, MS, RD, FADA, CFCS

Expect the Best: Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During and After PregnancyBy the American Dietetic Association and Elizabeth M. Ward, MS, RD

About the Academy

ADA Complete Food and Nutrition Guide, 3rd Edition (Hardbound)
By Roberta Larson Duyff, MS, RD, FADA, CFCS

Expect the Best: Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During and After Pregnancy
By the American Dietetic Association and Elizabeth M. Ward, MS, RD