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  • Volunteer to be a Student Host at FNCE®!

    By: Denine Rogers Denine Rogers , 15 days ago

    Want to level up your conference experience and get a discount on registration? Apply to be a Student Host at this year's Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo®! You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how it all comes together, build your network, and help keep things running smoothly, whether that's greeting guests, supporting sessions or jumping in where needed. In return for your help, selected Student Hosts can register for the full conference for only $50! Applications are due Monday, August 3.  Click HERE for more information! 

  • 2026 National Honors and Awards Recipients Announced

    By: Denine Rogers Denine Rogers , 15 days ago

    The Honors Committee and Board of Directors have announced the individuals who will receive top Academy national honors and awards, in recognition of outstanding service and contributions to the nutrition and dietetics profession. The honors and awards recipients will be celebrated during the 2026 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo®. Click HERE for more information.  Also let us congratulate our NOBIDAN Members for their awards! 

    Medallion Awardees: 

    Linda Farr, RDN, LD, FAND
    Stella Uzogara, PhD, MS, RDN, LDN, CFS, FAND
    Sharon Cox, MA, RDN, LDN, FAND
    Yvonne Greer, DRPH, RD, CDN

    Excellence in Practice Awards:

    Community and Public Health Practice Award
    Cicely Thomas, DCN, MEd, RD, LD, FAND

    Education Practice Award
    Veronica Oates, PhD, RDN, LDN

    Entrepreneurial Practice Award
    Fabiola Gaines, RD, LD

    Executive Leadership Practice
    Winona Bynum, RDN

    Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Promotion Award
    Jill White, EDD, RD

  • FNCE® 2026 Registration Now Open

    By: Denine Rogers Denine Rogers , 15 days ago


    Registration is now open for Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo®, taking place October 24-27 in San Antonio! Each fall, the Academy hosts the world's largest meeting of food and nutrition experts. RDNs, NDTRs, researchers, policymakers, health care providers and industry leaders attend FNCE® to address key nutrition issues affecting the health of all communities. Explore flexible registration packages tailored to your preferences, ensuring you access the sessions, workshops and networking opportunities that align with your goals. Click this link  HERE    to register.

  • Considering FNCE®? Foundation Stipends Can Help

    By: Denine Rogers Denine Rogers , 15 days ago

    Interested in attending FNCE® 2026 but looking for financial support? The Academy Foundation offers student and practitioner stipends to help offset the cost of attendance. Applications open on Wednesday, June 10. Students, dietetic interns and dietitians who have been practicing for at least 5 years are eligible to apply. Student applications are due Friday, September 4 at 10 a.m. (Central time). Practitioner stipends will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.  Click this link to apply - https://www.eatrightpro.org/events/fnce/attendee-info/financial-support?_zs=os4Fa&_zl=Vh025

  • Academy 2026-2027 Board of Directors Announced

    By: Denine Rogers Denine Rogers , 16 days ago

    The 2026-2027 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Board of Directors consists of 19 leaders in nutrition, health and business from across the country. Representing more than 112,000 credentialed practitioners, the Academy is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. From June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, the board is responsible for implementing the Academy's strategic plan, guiding policy development and overseeing fiscal management.  Click this link - https://www.eatrightpro.org/about-us/for-media/press-releases/academy-2026-2027-board-of-directors-announced?_zs=os4Fa&_zl=Ih025