The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has announced that every August will be Kids Eat Right Month. The timing is perfect as children across the country head back to school. Of course in my neck of the woods in the Northeast, school is not in session until the very [...]
freedigitalphotos.net Nutrition is a vital part of being well, and an even more important part to getting well (or healing). It’s a critical part of prevention, yet if I surveyed physicians or lay people, and asked them “Does diet therapy work?” chance are at least 70 [...]
I posted an article last week about the current sponsorships of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, my professional organization. It received a lot of feedback, primarily positive. One issue that came up in the comment section was the idea of "conflict of interest". This individual seemed to [...]
I really enjoy attending my national associations annual conference. Every year I peruse the exhibits, passing by some booths, and stopping at others. I pick up some written material (new product info, or nutrition profiles) and also pick up some of the actual product samples. Not only do [...]
I'm a nutrition consultant for various food and beverage companies, but my opinions are my own. Answering questions about caloric sweeteners at the Sweetener Studies booth. The 2013 annual conference of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FNCE©) was a huge success! There were so many insightful sessions [...]
I was a Nutrition Consultant to the Corn Refiner's Association when this posted, but my opinions are my own. I attended the Pennsylvania Dietetic Association's (PADA) 80th Annual Meeting in April. The annual meeting is a great opportunity to network with colleagues and hear both local and [...]
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics just announced this week that they have approved the (currently) optional credential "RDN" for use by all Registered Dietitians (RD) credentialed by the Commisssion of Dietetic Registration. This is a hot topic among RDs right now, and, as with any change, there [...]
Today is the launch of National Nutrition Month®! The entire month of March, registered dietitians will be promoting good nutrition, and helping you learn how to balance food and exercise for your life. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics realizes that everyone eats differently and lives differently. These [...]
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will be holding its annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition (aka FNCE, or "Fen-cee") in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania beginning this weekend. Over 10,000 registered dietitians, registered diet technicians, and other food and nutrition professionals will come together to share, learn and explore [...]
You've heard about it by now - Aiming to fight the obesity epidemic, the mayor of New York has proposed a ban on the sale of large (>16 ounce) sugary beverages by restaurants, mobile food carts, movie theaters, and delis. Will it help? As Chaos Theory purports: Nature [...]