Every day, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics works with the media to obtain news coverage of the Academy and registered dietitians. This report contains highlights of the outstanding news coverage that appeared recently in national and local media outlets.

The Academy's Public Relations Team works with the news media to raise public awareness of the Academy, the important contributions of Academy members, scientific research published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the importance of healthful nutrition for everyone.

One of the Academy's most-effective outreach programs is its national network of media-savvy experts—your volunteer media spokespeople. In thousands of interviews per year, spokespeople take a positive approach to promoting the Academy and the relationships between good health and diet, communicating messages that reflect solid science and research.

Media Coverage

Below is a selection of recent media coverage from some of the country's top news and lifestyle publications highlighting the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association), Academy spokespeople and the dietetics profession:

Eating More Fiber Could Lower Your Risk of Having a Stroke

Huffington Post – March 28, 2013
Karen Ansel and Jessica Crandall, Academy spokespeople quoted

5 Tips to Keep Weight in Check

Fox News – March 26, 2013
Academy and National Nutrition Month highlighted

American’s Wildest Food Habits, Revealed

CNN – March 25, 2013
Joan Salge Blake, Academy spokesperson quoted

Want Clear Skin?

Prevention – March 22, 2013
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics highlighted

Where Should You Get Your Nutrition Advice? Seek the Guidance of the Food and Nutrition Experts

Atlanta Business Chronicle – March 13, 2013
National Nutrition Month, Academy President Ethan Bergman and RDN credential highlighted

Celebrate National Nutrition Month

Examiner – March 12, 2013
Academy and National Nutrition Month highlighted

The Magic of Hunger

U.S. News & World Report – March 8, 2013
Authored by Melinda Johnson, Academy spokesperson

It’s National Nutrition Month: Health Tips from Some of the Fittest People Out There

Time – March 6, 2013
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics highlighted

Selling Kids on Veggies When Rules Like ‘Clean Your Plate’ Fail

National Public Radio – March 4, 2013
Kristi King, Academy spokesperson quoted

Head Start Teachers Behind on Nutrition: Study

Chicago Tribune – March 3, 2013
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics cited

Healthy Older Women Advised Against Taking Calcium

Philadelphia Enquirer – February 25, 2013
Christine Gerbstadt, Academy spokesperson quoted

5 Fats You Should Be Eating

Fox News – February 25, 2013
Debbi Beauvais, Academy spokesperson quoted

Study Says Too Many Americans Still Drink Too Much

The New York Times – February 24, 2013
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics highlighted

Feast & Famine

New York Post – February 21, 2013
Joan Salge Blake, Academy spokesperson quoted

Diet and Acne: For a Clearer Complexion, Cut the Empty Carbs

National Public Radio – February 20, 2013
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics highlighted

Is Your Favorite Snack a Healthy Choice?

Doctor Oz – February 15, 2013
Rachel Begun, Academy spokesperson quoted

Healthy Foods, Happy Tummies

WebMD the Magazine – February 14, 2013
Kristi King, Academy spokesperson quoted

Alkaline Products Promise Health Benefits with Little Proof to Support Such Claims

The Washington Post – February 11, 2013
Joy Dubost, Academy spokesperson quoted

Shape Up: Best Advice for Getting Fit, Dropping Pounds

USA Today – February 11, 2013
Andrea Giancoli & Heather Mangieri, Academy spokespeople quoted

Red Foods Keep You, Your Sweetheart Healthy

Daily Herald – February 4, 2013
Authored by Toby Smithson, Academy spokesperson

Seventy Five Percent of Formulated Foods Use Sweeteners

Bloomberg Businessweek – January 28, 2013
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics cited

Why You Should Eat a Complete Breakfast

San Jose Mercury News – January 24, 2013
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics highlighted

Clearer Food Labels Might Help with Healthy Food Choice: Study

Reuters – January 23, 2013
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics cited

Immune-Boosting Foods May Add to Flu Defense

Philadelphia Inquirer – January 23, 2013
Heather Mangieri, Academy spokesperson quoted

Can Cheating on Your Diet Actually Help You to Lose Weight

Forbes – January 23, 2013
Marjorie Nolan, Academy spokesperson quoted

Grapefruit Not Only Food that Can Effect Medication

USA Today – January 22, 2013
Christine Gerbstadt, Academy spokesperson quoted

U.S. Black, Poor Youth Consume More Sugar-Laden Drinks: Study

NBC News – January 17, 2013
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics cited

You’re Probably Overfeeding Your Toddler

Huffington Post – January 8, 2013
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics highlighted

Superfoods that Fight Colds

Health – January 8, 2013
Karen Ansel, Academy spokesperson quoted

Let Mom’s Meals Help You Make It a Healthy New Year with Five Easy Tips for 2013

Houston Chronicle – January 3, 2013
Dee Sandquist, Academy spokesperson quoted

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