Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Encourages Everyone to Eat Right and Exercise to Prevent and Treat Diabetes

For Release October 30, 2013
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Encourages Everyone to Eat Right and Exercise to Prevent and Treat Diabetes 

CHICAGO – With more than 25 million people in the United States currently living with diabetes and another 79 million with prediabetes, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages all Americans to take positive steps towards improving their health as part of American Diabetes Month and beyond. 

What are Diabetes and Prediabetes?
Simply defined, diabetes is a condition that affects the way the body converts sugar, starch and other substances found in food into energy. People with diabetes have a high level of glucose in their blood, which can be caused by too little insulin being produced by the pancreas, the body not accepting or using the insulin it produces, or a combination of both. Blood glucose (blood sugar) levels must be controlled through a healthful eating plan as designed by a professional like a registered dietitian nutritionist, physical activity and, for some people, medication or insulin injections. 

“Prediabetes occurs when your blood glucose levels are higher than the normal range but not high enough to be diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes,” said registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy Spokesperson Toby Smithson. “If left untreated, 15 to 30 percent of people diagnosed with prediabetes will develop Type 2 diabetes within five years.”

How to Prevent Diabetes
While Type 1 diabetes often begins in childhood and the onset is sudden and often unpreventable, Type 2 diabetes develops slowly, and diagnosis usually happens after age 40, but increasingly is being diagnosed in children and adolescents.
 
Type 2 diabetes is associated with certain risk factors, including older age, obesity, family history of diabetes, history of gestational diabetes, impaired glucose metabolism, physical inactivity and race/ethnicity. Research has demonstrated that Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed by weight loss through moderate diet changes and physical activity.

“If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, it’s not too late,” Smithson said. “Studies have identified two effective strategies to help manage prediabetes and prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes.”

1. Reduce your body weight by 7 percent. “While this weight loss may not put you at your goal weight, it is a step in the right direction toward managing your blood glucose levels and increasing your sensitivity to insulin.”

2. Get at least 150 minutes of exercise a week. “A great way to get started is by walking. Aim for 30 minutes of brisk walking five times a week.”

How to Treat Diabetes? 
“There is no one diet for all people with diabetes. There is, however, a ‘recipe’ for eating healthfully that is similar to recommendations for heart health, cancer prevention and weight management,” Smithson said. 

Following a balanced diet and eating meals at consistent times can help with weight loss and blood glucose control. 

Smithson recommends, when putting together a meal plan, keeping the following tips in mind:

• Be mindful of the amount and timing of the carbohydrates you eat.

• Eat a variety of quality carbohydrates every day, like whole-grain foods, low-fat milk or yogurt, fruits and vegetables.

• Eat less saturated and trans fat.

• Limit your consumption of alcohol.

• Monitor your overall sodium intake throughout the day.


“A registered dietitian nutritionist is one of your best resources for developing a plan to make these lifestyle changes,” Smithson said. “If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, an RDN can create a simple eating plan tailored just for you, taking into account your weight, medicines, lifestyle, tastes and other health problems you may have. The expert advice of an RDN can help you manage your diabetes while ensuring you get the nutrients your body needs.”

Registered dietitian nutritionists are food and nutrition experts who have completed multiple levels of training established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Some RDNs also have a specialty interest or an advanced credential such as Certified Diabetes Educator. An RDN who is a CDE will have a unique and specialized skill set to help educate people with diabetes on how to manage their condition and improve their outcomes. Visit www.eatright.org to find a registered dietitian nutritionist near you.

Are You Covered? 
Find out if your health insurance plan covers nutrition services for prediabetes and diabetes, along with access to qualified practitioners, like registered dietitian nutritionists. Call the member services number located on the back of your insurance card today.

-------------------------

All registered dietitians are nutritionists – but not all nutritionists are registered dietitians. The Academy’s Board of Directors and Commission on Dietetic Registration have determined that those who hold the credential registered dietitian (RD) may optionally use “registered dietitian nutritionist” (RDN) instead. The two credentials have identical meanings.


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. Visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at www.eatright.org.



Media contact: Ryan O’Malley, Allison MacMunn800/877-1600, ext. 4769, 4802 media@eatright.org

Don't Let After-School Activities Take Food Safety Off the Menu

Don't Let After-School Activities Take Food Safety Off the Menu: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Offers Food Safety Tips

8/27/2013

Media Contacts: Ryan O'Malley, Allison MacMunn
media@eatright.org

CHICAGO – As children head back to school and families gear up for busy schedules packed with after-school activities, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages families to reduce their risk of food poisoning with food safety tips from the Home Food Safety program – a collaboration between the Academy and ConAgra Foods.

"Hectic after-school activities can leave students with little time to eat, let alone worry about food safety," said registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy Spokesperson Deborah Beauvais. "Whether reheating dinner or packing after-school snacks, set your student up for success with a few simple safety steps."

Reheating dinner

"Between soccer practice, music lessons and other after-school activities, your children may be home late for dinner, and you may find yourself reheating dinner once, twice or even three times in an evening," Beauvais said. "If you're saving dinner for later, make sure you properly refrigerate and reheat the leftovers."

If you’re saving dinner for latecomers, remember:
Leftovers should never sit at room temperature for longer than two hours.
Instead of leaving dinner on the stove before reheating, store it in the fridge (set at 40°F or below according to a refrigerator thermometer) until family members are home and ready to eat.
Leftovers should be reheated to 165°F. A food thermometer is the only reliable way to ensure safety and determine the doneness of cooked foods.

Fueling up between school and after-school activities

For kids with activities directly after school, chances are they'll need a boost of nutrition before they begin practice and sport activities. Be sure to choose snacks that are still safe to eat at the end of the school day.

"As a general rule of thumb, foods should not sit out unrefrigerated for more than two hours; in hot weather, 90 degrees Fahrenheit or above, the time is reduced to one hour," Beauvais said.

When sending kids to school with an after-school snack when a refrigerator isn’t available, Beauvais recommends packing nourishing, shelf-stable foods, such as:

  Breads/grains: Single-serving boxes of whole-wheat cereal, trail mix, energy bars, granola bars, cereal bars, whole-wheat bagels and popcorn without added butter

  Fruits and vegetables: Carrot and celery sticks and other cut-up raw vegetables, grapes, single-serve applesauce, washed whole fruit (apples, peaches, bananas), dried fruit mix and 100-percent juice boxes

  Meat and other protein sources: Cans of tuna, peanut butter (for sandwiches or with celery and apples), nuts and single-serve packages of peanut butter and whole-wheat crackers.

Teach your children to carefully wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before eating or handling food. Include a packet of moist towelettes in your child’s lunch to serve as a friendly reminder to clean up before lunchtime.

For more tips on reducing your risk of food poisoning, visit www.HomeFoodSafety.org, which includes tips on lunchbox safety,reheating dinner and leftover safety and educational activities for kids such as the handwashing maze.

The Home Food Safety program also offers the free Is My Food Safe? mobile app, which includes a kitchen safety quiz, safe cooking temperatures and a guide for shelf-life of foods.

For media interviews with registered dietitian nutritionists, contact media@eatright.org.

###

All registered dietitians are nutritionists – but not all nutritionists are registered dietitians. The Academy’s Board of Directors and Commission on Dietetic Registration have determined that those who hold the credential registered dietitian (RD) may optionally use “registered dietitian nutritionist” (RDN) instead. The two credentials have identical meanings.

The Home Food Safety program is dedicated to raising consumer awareness about the seriousness of food poisoning and providing solutions for easily and safely handling food in their own kitchens. The program is a collaborative effort between the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, and ConAgra Foods, Inc., the largest private brand packaged food business in North America, and a strong commercial and foodservice business. More information about the Home Food Safety program can be found at HomeFoodSafety.org.

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.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Highlights Free Resources to Help Reduce Food Poisoning Risk

In Light of Recent Food Poisoning Outbreaks, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Highlights Free Resources to Help Reduce Food Poisoning Risk

CHICAGO – Food poisoning causes 48 million illnesses in the U.S. each year, and most recently more than 300 Midwesterners were sickened by an outbreak of cyclospora, a foodborne pathogen. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages everyone to reduce their risk with simple safety steps from www.HomeFoodSafety.org and by downloading the free Is My FoodSafe? mobile app.

“While there are no guarantees in life, you can drastically reduce your risk of food poisoning with a few simple safety steps, from washing your hands and produce to cooking meats to a safe minimum internal temperature,” said registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy Spokesperson Libby Mills.

The Academy’s award-winning HomeFoodSafety.org website and Is My Food Safe? mobileapp are free resources provided by the Home Food Safety program - a collaboration between the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and ConAgra Foods. Since the launch of the app in August 2012, it has already been downloaded 20,000 times on Apple and Android devices.

“You can’t rely upon color, taste or smell alone to determine if a food is safe to eat,” Mills said. “The Is My Food Safe? app is a great tool for identifying expired foods and safely cooking pretty much any type of meat: hamburgers, pork, chicken, game meat and even exotic meats and poultry.”

“Don’t let your health and the health of your guests be determined by guesswork in food preparation and storage,” Mills said. “This app should be your number-one companion in the kitchen, offering simple home food safety steps that can reduce your risk.”

The Is My Food Safe? app consists of the following sections:

• ·        IS IT DONE YET? Check the safe minimum internal cooking temperature for meats and more.
• ·        TIME TO TOSS? Learn essential information on how long you can keep leftovers.
• ·        QUIZ: IS MY KITCHEN SAFE? Test your knowledge of kitchen safety and see what grade your kitchen receives.
• ·        ASK AN EXPERT Find out more about food safety from registered dietitian nutritionists—the food and nutrition experts.

According to registered dietitian Barbara Ivens, senior nutrition director at ConAgra Foods, the app is especially useful for those who are more vulnerable to the effects of food poisoning.

“Certain populations may be at far greater risk of developing serious illness with long-term effects, making safe food preparation even more important for these high-risk groups or those preparing foods for them.”

Ivens said those at greater risk includes infants; young children; pregnant women and their unborn babies; older adults and those with weakened immune systems and chronic illness such as diabetes and kidney disease; those with HIV/AIDS and some cancer patients.

For more tips on reducing your risk of food poisoning while preparing foods safely in the kitchen, at the grill or even in the office, visit www.HomeFoodSafety.org.

For media interviews with registered dietitian nutritionists, contact media@eatright.org.

###

All registered dietitians are nutritionists – but not all nutritionists are registered dietitians. The Academy’s Board of Directors and Commission on Dietetic Registration have determined that those who hold the credential registered dietitian (RD) may optionally use “registered dietitian nutritionist” (RDN) instead. The two credentials have identical meanings.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and ConAgra Foods’ Home Food Safety program is dedicated to raising consumer awareness about the seriousness of food poisoning and providing solutions for easily and safely handling food in their own kitchens. More information can be found at www.homefoodsafety.org. 

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. To locate a registered dietitian in your area, visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at www.eatright.org.

Academy Supports USDA’s Call For Healthier Standards For All Foods Sold In Schools

For Release June 27, 2013
Academy Of Nutrition and Dietetics Supports USDA’s Call For Healthier Standards For All Foods Sold In Schools

CHICAGO – The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics applauds new changes by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that aim to lower obesity rates, improve educational achievements and reduce health-care costs.

In calling for healthier standards for all foods sold in schools, the USDA has set healthier requirements for foods sold à la carte, in school stores, snack bars and vending machines starting in Fall 2014.

Under the USDA’s “Smart Snacks in Schools” nutrition standards interim final rule, foods must be low in fat, sugar and sodium and provide kids more of the nutrients they need. Schools will also be required to serve more whole grains, low-fat dairy, fruits, vegetables and lean protein.

“The Academy applauds the USDA for bagging junk food in schools,” said registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy spokesperson Debbi Beauvais. “USDA is to be commended for putting forth these nutrition standards.”

This past spring, the Academy worked with its member experts to comment on USDA’s proposed nutrition standards for school snacks, encouraging a school environment that provides access to healthy foods. The USDA’s “Smart Snack in Schools” rule implements strong, scientifically sound nutritional standards and reflects recommendations from the Academy’s nutrition experts.

“Research shows unhealthy food and beverages sold in schools other than at meals negatively affect students’ diet and weight. The Academy is in favor of all foods sold in schools having a positive nutritional benefit and modeling food choices children should make outside of the school setting. These USDA standards allow schoolchildren to meet their nutrition needs by consuming nutrient-dense foods,” said Beauvais, a school nutrition professional for more than 14 years.

“As an organization committed to improving the nation’s health through food and nutrition, the Academy will serve in many different capacities to assist the USDA in successfully implementing the standards,” Beauvais said. 


“Academy members are among those already bringing real change to school meals across America, with many registered dietitian nutritionists employed in child nutrition programs at the local, state and national levels as researchers, educators, product suppliers, school nutrition directors and consultants in school nutrition and wellness,” Beauvais said.


The Academy will continue to support these members as the nutrition standards are implemented. Additionally, the USDA promises to provide schools with the training and technical assistance necessary to seamlessly adopt these new standards. 


To champion these new standards, the Academy supports bolstering nutrition education in schools to reinforce healthy behaviors by incorporating healthful eating habits into the curriculum, in health education courses as well as in language arts, science and mathematics.


USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has called the new standards a “game changer for our youngsters.”


To learn more about the Academy’s efforts to improve the nutritional health of children, visit www.KidsEatRight.org. 

###

All registered dietitians are nutritionists – but not all nutritionists are registered dietitians. The Academy’s Board of Directors and Commission on Dietetic Registration have determined that those who hold the credential registered dietitian (RD) may optionally use “registered dietitian nutritionist” (RDN) instead. The two credentials have identical meanings.

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. Visit the Academy at www.eatright.org.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Collaborates On Bipartisan Medicare Bill To Treat And Reduce Obesity

FOR RELEASE JUNE 19, 2013

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Collaborates On 
Bipartisan Medicare Bill To Treat And Reduce Obesity

CHICAGO – A promising bipartisan bill that increases vital access and reimbursement for obesity screening and counseling services has been introduced in Congress, thanks in part to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2013 represents nearly two years of work by the Academy and its partners, including the Obesity Care Continuum. Under the proposed bill, Medicare recipients would also benefit from improved coverage of new prescription drugs for chronic obesity management.

“For nearly two years, the Academy has been working on developing legislation to expand coverage for registered dietitian nutritionists to provide intensive behavioral counseling for obesity outside of the primary care setting,” said registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics President Dr. Glenna McCollum. “Further, this bill comes at an opportune time, considering the American Medical Association’s recent announcement joining other organizations in classifying obesity as a disease.”

The bill would allow registered dietitian nutritionists and other qualified health practitioners to independently provide – and be reimbursed for – intensive behavioral therapy for obesity for Medicare participants. In addition, information about intensive behavioral therapy for obesity would be highlighted and distributed to Medicare recipients and their doctors, ensuring they are aware of the valuable service. This bill would also provide pharmacological interventions for chronic obesity management to those who are obese or overweight and suffer from one or more related conditions. 

“We are excited about this bipartisan, bicameral bill, because it is the product of a longtime collaborative effort among the Academy, the Obesity Care Continuum, Senators Tom Carper (Del.) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Representatives Bill Cassidy, MD, (La.) and Ron Kind (Wis.) and other partner organizations to generate legislation that would effectively address obesity in this country,” McCollum said.

Registered dietitian nutritionists are recognized as the trusted and credible source of food and nutrition information. By empowering our members to do their job effectively, we set them up to optimize the health of Americans and tackle the obesity epidemic head-on,” McCollum said.

The Academy plans to execute a comprehensive strategy to move this legislation through Congress. Reaching out to senators and representatives, the Academy will take advantage of the opportunity to educate Congress about the importance of nutrition education and counseling.

The Academy will put in place an effective grassroots effort, asking member leaders in every state to meet with their members of Congress to help gain support for the bill.

###

All registered dietitians are nutritionists – but not all nutritionists are registered dietitians. The Academy’s Board of Directors and Commission on Dietetic Registration have determined that those who hold the credential registered dietitian (RD) may optionally use “registered dietitian nutritionist” (RDN) instead. The two credentials have identical meanings.

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. Visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at www.eatright.org.

Five Registered Dietitians Named To 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Expert Advisory Panel

CHICAGO – Five registered dietitians and one honorary member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics are among 15 nutrition and health science authorities named May 31 by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services to the government’s new 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.

The committee members have been selected for “their expertise in dietary intake, human metabolism, behavioral change, and health,” according to the USDA and HHS. Following an evidence-based systematic review of current scientific literature, listening to and receiving public comment and deliberating in open forums, the committee will prepare an advisory report that will be used in creating the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which were last revised in 2010.

The cornerstone of federal food policy in the United States, the Dietary Guidelines are especially important in developing nutrition education programs and strengthening food assistance programs which include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as the Food Stamp Program) and the Child Nutrition Programs and WIC Programs.

“As the country’s leading organization of food and nutrition professionals, the entire Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is proud that five registered dietitians have been asked to serve on this important committee, reviewing the science that is the basis for the government’s primary guidelines on healthful eating,” said registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics President Dr. Glenna McCollum, MPH, RDN.

“As a registered dietitian nutritionist, I am especially pleased that five of my fellow RDs – all distinguished scientists – are bringing our unique combined knowledge of nutrition science and consumer advice to the committee. They will contribute enormously in developing 2015 Dietary Guidelines that will lead to a healthy and well-nourished American public,” McCollum said.

Academy members and registered dietitians who will serve on the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee are:

•           Chair: Barbara Millen, DrPH, RD, professor in the department of family medicine, Boston University School of Medicine

•           Vice Chair: Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, RD, Stanley N. Gershoff professor of Nutrition Science and Policy at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, and director and senior scientist, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University

•           Gary Foster, PhD, director of the Center for Obesity Research and Education, Laura Carnell Professor of Medicine, Public Health and Psychology, Temple University (honorary Academy member)

•           Marian Neuhouser, PhD, RD, full member at the Cancer Prevention Program, Division of Public Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

•           Anna Maria Siega-Riz, PhD, RD, professor in the departments of epidemiology and nutrition, University of North Carolina

•           Mary Story, PhD, RD, senior associate dean for academic and student affairs and professor in the Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota.

  

###

All registered dietitians are nutritionists – but not all nutritionists are registered dietitians. The Academy’s Board of Directors and Commission on Dietetic Registration have determined that those who hold the credential registered dietitian (RD) may optionally use “registered dietitian nutritionist” (RDN). The two credentials have identical meanings.

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. Visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at www.eatright.org.

Nutrient Needs Change With Age: Eat Right Throughout Life

For Release May 22, 2013

Nutrient Needs Change With Age: 

Eat Right Throughout Life For 

Optimal Health Says Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics

CHICAGO – During 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.

“Healthful eating plays a large role in aging well,” says registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy spokesperson Ruth Frechman. “For seniors, it is particularly important to stay well-hydrated with water and choose a variety of foods from all five foods groups to help your body get the nutrients it needs, especially calcium and vitamin D, fiber, B12, potassium and better-for-you fats.”    

Wednesday, May 29, marks the 20th anniversary of National Senior Health and Fitness Day, rounding out Older Americans Month. It’s the nation’s largest health promotion event for older adults with the goal to educate seniors on the importance of physical activity – as well as taking care of their health by eating right and getting regular health screenings, too.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans provide a clear framework of what to aim for on your plate. Adopting some, if not all, of these recommendations can make all of the difference to your health. 

•         Make half of your plate colorful fruits and vegetables at every meal. Go for the richly colored green, purple, orange, yellow and red produce. You can use fresh, frozen or canned – just be mindful of the sodium content in canned foods.

•         Vary proteins with lean meat, poultry, fish, as well as beans, peas and legumes.

•         Eat at least three 1-ounce servings of whole grains like whole-wheat bread, oatmeal and brown rice daily.

•         Switch from solid, saturated fats (butter, bacon and sour cream) to healthier, unsaturated fats, such as olive oil, canola oil, grape seed oil, avocados and nuts like pistachios, almonds and walnuts.

•         Aim for at least 3 servings of low-fat dairy (low-fat milk, yogurt and cheese), and be sure it’s fortified with vitamin D for healthy bones and teeth.

“Older people have to think about their overall health and the foods they put on their plate can make a big difference,” Frechman says. “Maintaining lean muscle mass by getting enough protein, as well as weight bearing activity is vital for bones and overall fitness level.”

Physical activity does not have to take long. If you are currently inactive, set a goal to start small. Daily activity can be done in short, 10 minutes intervals. “Moving daily makes a big difference when balanced with healthy eating – it’s the perfect equation for a healthy, long life,” Frechman says.

     

If you or a loved one is struggling to meet your nutrition needs there are nutrition programs targeted towards older Americans, like Meals on Wheels or Congregate Dining, that ensure low-income older adults have the nutritional resources they need to prevent or manage chronic health conditions.  These programs help older adults remain independent and in their own homes.

For more information on eating right for older adults and to locate a registered dietitian nutritionist in your area, visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at www.EatRight.org.

###

All registered dietitians are nutritionists – but not all nutritionists are registered dietitians. The Academy’s Board of Directors and Commission on Dietetic Registration have determined that those who hold the credential registered dietitian (RD) may optionally use “registered dietitian nutritionist” (RDN) instead. The two credentials have identical meanings.

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. Visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at www.eatright.org.