Recent News

September 2022

Read the latest letter from USDA Secretary Vilsack to states for SY 2022-2023!

September 2022

Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15th and goes through October 15th!

September 2022

• Head to Orlando Oct 8th - 11th for the first in-person Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo® in 2 years! The conference will feature a handful of exciting school nutrition-related sessions you won’t want to miss.
• Join SNS for our DPG Social dinner event taking place at FNCE® on Saturday, October 8th at 6 pm!
• The social will take place at The Hampton Social (https://www.thehamptonsocial.com/) near the convention center hotel area. Cost to register is $50. Registration link HERE!

September 2022

Register today to join Academy President Ellen Shanley to reflect on the outcomes from the White House Conference on Hunger, Health, and Nutrition! Happening Thursday September 29th at 1 pm.

August 2022

• Head to Orlando Oct 8th - 11th for the first in-person Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in 2 years! The conference will feature a handful of exciting school nutrition-related sessions you won’t want to miss.
• Last chance to enjoy Early Bird pricing through August 31! Visit Eatrightfnce.org for registration details.

August 2022

The social will take place at The Hampton Social (https://www.thehamptonsocial.com/) near the convention center hotel area. Registration link TBD!

August 2022

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August 2022

Healthy Drinks, Healthy Kids: Milk, Plant-Based Alternatives, Flavored Milk, Toddler Milk – A Deeper Dive into the Science and Resulting Recommendations: In this webinar, attendees will discover the latest in milk recommendations for children. Release Date: August 30, 2022. Register for FREE today!

August 2022

Check out the new Team Nutrition Back to School Online Kit that RDNs can use to help SFAs and schools create strong school environments that support students’ growth, learning, and well-being.

July 2022

• Head to Orlando Oct 8th - 11th for the first in-person Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo® in 2 years! The conference will feature a handful of exciting school nutrition-related sessions you won’t want to miss.
• Enjoy Early Bird pricing through August 26! Eatrightfnce.org

July 2022

Registration and details coming soon.

July 2022

The Academy has provided guidance to consumers during the national infant formula shortage. Read details here.

July 2022

Understanding the basics of different culinary terms is key to preparing delicious, nutritious meals. Share the B, C, and D’s of culinary vocab with this list of cooking lingo.

July 2022

They make more than just a pretty smoothie…try this tangy twist on classic grilled chicken!

July 2022

Celebrate our favorite versatile botanical berry as an addition to your everyday meals!

June 2022

June 2022

Studies show that schools are the healthiest place for kids to eat in the U.S. Here’s why we need Healthy School Meals for All.

June 2022

Juneteenth on June 19th commemorates the day that enslaved Texans found out — more than two years after Emancipation Day — that they were free.

It's also a day known for celebratory meals and red drinks. Learn more here.

June 2022

July 11th - SNA ANC - SNS DPG Member Breakfast

Sponsored by General Mills

📍CHANGE📍 Location: Hyatt Hotel on the lobby level in the Manatee Springs Room.

• Time: 6:00am to 8:00am
• Guest speaker: Maria Boyle, MS, RDN–Principal researcher with Mathematica presenting Why School Meals Matter: Insight from the USDA’s School Nutrition and Meal Cost Study.
• $20 per member ($10 student/retired members)

Register Here!

May 2022

July 11th - SNA ANC - SNS DPG Member Breakfast Sponsored by General Mills

Location: Rosen Centre Hotel

$20 per member ($10 student/retired members)

Additional Registration/details Coming Soon!

May 2022

May 18th - USDA discussion with SNS DPG Members

Time: 3:00-4:30 EST

Register in advance by clicking here!

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

April 2022

This is the perfect time to help shape the nutrition and dietetics profession! Sign up to be a preceptor here.

April 2022

School Lunch Hero Day 2022 is May 6th this year! Don’t forget to celebrate both yourself, and the hardworking cafeteria staff in your schools!

April 2022

Did you recently receive an award or complete a project that you’d like to share with other SNS DPG members? Send your accomplishments to Dayle Hayes to be shared on the SNS DPG Social Media Pages!

April 2022

For the Feedback on Transitional Standards from SNS DPG Members Shared with USDA for milk, whole grains and sodium; these responses were compiled and shared in comments submitted by the Academy to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's request.

April 2022

May 18th - USDA discussion with SNS DPG Members

Time: 3:00-4:30 EST

Register in advance by clicking here!

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

April 2022

July 11th - SNA ANC - SNS DPG Member Breakfast Sponsored by General Mills

Registration/details: Coming Soon!

March 2022

Learn more by clicking Here.

March 2022

Thank you for attending our Transitional Nutrition Standards listening sessions with the Academy and USDA on March 1 & March 3! The turnout and discussion was wonderful! A follow-up meeting was discussed, but a date has not been set yet.

• We encourage you to share your comments for School Nutrition Standards on this form.
• For more information, Read the School Nutrition Standards Blog!

March 2022

March 22nd - Prescott Labs Webinar: To waste or not to waste? Exploring the complexity of student dietary behaviors in school cafeterias

Register by clicking Here!

March 2022

July 11th - DPG Breakfast at ANC

Registration link to follow soon!

February 2022

February 2022

Other 2022 award honorees include:

• Public Policy Leadership Award: U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop (Ga.)
• Public Policy Leadership Award: U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (Mich.)
• Health Equity and Diversity Leadership Award: U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (Ill.)

February 2022

February 2022

The Academy has a variety of resources to share with your clients, patients and social media followers:

• Love Your Heart, Love Your Food
• Family Dinners for a Healthy Heart
• Preparing Heart-Healthy Foods for your Family

February 2022

February 15th , 2:00 pm ET - Virtual Q&A with AND Policy Leader!

• Do you have a question for the Academy Policy and Advocacy team? Come ask your questions in an informal virtual session, with our Child Nutrition Policy expert, Liz Campbell.
• Register HERE

February 24th, 3:00 pm ET - Advocacy & School Nutrition

• Everyone in School Nutrition has a story and your legislators need to hear it!
• Register HERE

March 9th, 3:00 pm ET - USDA’s Team Nutrition Meal Talk

• Join USDA’s Team Nutrition initiative for the new webinar series, Meal Talk Webinars! These webinars provide interactive trainings on hot topics related to school meals.
• The first Meal Talk webinar will focus on School Breakfast.
• Register HERE

February 2022

March 22nd - Prescott Labs

March 3rd - Time TBD

Join SNS for a special meeting with USDA regarding the updated transitional nutrition standards.

*Registration links to follow soon!

February 2022

Join NE DPG on March 4th and 11th to be inspired, make meaningful connections and gain the confidence you need to start or grow your business in 2022.

Summit includes:

• Featuring 12 thriving nutrition entrepreneurs
• Access to pre-recorded sessions a week in advance
• ~30-minute sessions with interactive live Q&A
• Networking opportunities
• 6+ CPEs

Presentation topics include:

• Authenticity
• Business Growth
• Blogging
• Ethics
• Self-care
• How to create success mindset
• Telehealth
• Photography and more!

Register today at https://www.nedpg.org/springsummit/

Watch the current NE Chair talk more about this year’s Summit!

January 2022

Learn more by clicking here.

January 2022

Policy Webinar - January 20th, 3:00 pm ET - Register Here

Public Policy should be every RDN or NDTR's passion as it affects our profession tremendously. This webinar will get you up to speed on what you need to know to be able to be a good advocate for our profession. Click here to learn more!!

January 2022

Virtual Q&A with AND Policy Leader - February 15th , 2:00 pm ET - Register Here

Do you have a question for the Academy Policy and Advocacy team? Come ask your questions in an informal virtual session, with our Child Nutrition Policy expert, Liz Campbell.

January 2022

An Insider's Look into Child Nutrition Reauthorization
Policy & Advocacy Webinar - February 24th, 3:00 pm ET
Everyone in School Nutrition has a story and your legislators need to hear it!

Prescott Labs
March 22nd - Registration Coming Soon!

Navigating the Latest Science and New Lexicon Related to Gut Health and Biotics

January 2022

January 26th, 1:00 pm ET - Register Here

The gut microbiome has emerged as a foundation of overall health, and consumer interest has escalated in recent years. Yet, there's a tremendous amount of misinformation on this quickly evolving subject that is adding to the current confusion – including the launch of products that are being marketed to help positively impact the microbiome. Learn about the science on biotics and the evidence-based strategies to modulate the microbiota. The webinar will review the latest research on the microbiome and human health, and provide RDNs with actionable strategies to accurately counsel clients, communicate to the public and offer science-based messages in the media.

January 2022

One of the Foundation’s key initiatives is to assist nutrition and dietetics students, educators, and practitioners in their academic and educational endeavors through awards, fellowships, and more. And, the Foundation offers research grants for those who are conducting research and in search of funding.

Applications for the annual Foundation awards and research grants are due February 1, at 5 p.m. Central Time. You can find the link to the application and list of criteria on the Foundation’s application portal.

The Foundation also offers a fellowship specific to nutrition public policy, the Grace L. Ostenso Nutrition and Public Policy Fellowship, in collaboration with the American Association for the Advancement of Science. This fellowship will be awarded to a doctoral-prepared, RDN member of the Academy, and it begins September 1 in Washington, D.C. View the criteria and apply. The application deadline is March 7 and will be posted on the Foundation’s application portal.

January 2022

If you are interested in volunteering for an Academy committee, please complete the Opportunities to Serve Survey. In support of the Academy’s IDEA Action Plan, we encourage diverse leaders with the necessary qualifications to apply. The information provided will assist the Academy’s President-elect and Speaker-elect in making appointments for the 2022-2023 program year. The survey will be available until January 20, 2022.

January 2022

Are you frequently quoted in the media for your expertise in food and nutrition? If so, consider applying to join the Academy’s landmark volunteer media Spokesperson Program. Three-year Spokesperson terms begin June 1, 2022. Openings are available in a number of geographical and practice specialty areas. Academy members from all geographic areas are encouraged to apply.

The application deadline is February 4. Learn more here.

December 2021

Been promoted at work? Completed your master's project or thesis recently? Successfully implemented a new foodservice program at your facility? We want to celebrate YOU!

Email us and tell all about your latest success. We will share your accomplishment on social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook) for all of the dietetic community to see. Let your successes be an inspiration for others!

Don't be shy, let us publicly acknowledge your hard work and dedication by paying you a compliment and words of encouragement.

December 2021

The Academy’s National Honors and Awards recognize outstanding food and nutrition practitioners and supporters of the profession. Submit a nomination!

#eatrightPRO

December 2021

• January 20th, 2:00 pm CST – Policy Webinar
• February 15th - Q&A with Liz Campbell
• February 24th - Policy Webinar 2.0 for SNS
• March 22nd - Prescott Labs

Registration links to follow soon!

December 2021

December is Worldwide Food Service Safety Month. Use these #foodsafety and #cooking tips to have a happy, healthy meal! #eatright