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You realize the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. But getting the best and most accurate information isn’t always easy online. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) is here to assist you in your search for answers. Registered dietitians (RDs) are the food and nutrition experts. Find out if it’s time to seek the assistance of a registered dietitian.


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The Health Professional’s Guide to Food Allergies and Intolerances (10% off During the Month of May)

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This comprehensive guide sheds light on the latest science behind food allergies and intolerances as well as practical suggestions for their management.

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Water Waste

People everywhere are looking for ways to live a greener life. A good place to make a big difference in your own home is by conserving water.

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Nix Meat: Vegetarian Options for Memorial Day

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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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Food Safety in a Power Outage

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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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Smart Snacks for Your Trip

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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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How to Safely Buy, Store and Cook Meat

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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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5 Snacks for Your Bike Ride

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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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Tips for Eating Out

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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

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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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About the Academy

The 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.