From the Academy

"With so much conflicting information about nutrition, it’s more important than ever to rely on science and evidence-based expertise.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is committed to helping sift through the noise and open more doors for practitioners to be heard by decision-makers and consumers.

The Academy’s Nutrition Fact Check summarizes today’s best available science and evidence on hot topics in nutrition and provides practitioners with a scientific review paper, as well as information that can be shared with patients and clients.

The Academy announced the launch of a new program from its Research and Policy teams called "Nutrition Fact Check."  The program is designed to help "sift through the noise and open more doors for practitioners to be heard by decision-makers and consumers."  It will focus on hot topics and provide evidence and professional materials for nutrition practitioners to share. The program is designed to amplify our voices and ensure that more evidence-based nutrition and health information continues to inform policy, media narratives, and consumer choices.  Topics covered:

Nutrition Fact Check: Food Dyes

You've probably heard the term "food dyes" a lot recently – everywhere from social media to the news to conversations with friends and family. What are food dyes? Academy Spokesperson and Jennifer Bruning, MS, RDN, LDN, shares what you need to know about food dyes.

Nutrition Fact Check: Seed Oils

You've probably heard the term "seed oils" a lot recently – everywhere from social media to the news to conversations with friends and family. What are seed oils? Academy Spokesperson and registered dietitian nutritionist Lena Beal, MS, RDN, LD, CCTD shares what you need to know about seed oils. There are resources to learn about the current state of the science on seed oils and health, a PDF to provide others with evidence-based information about seed oils and a consumer article about understanding seed oils. 

Nutrition Fact Check: Ultra-processed Foods

You've probably heard the term "ultra-processed foods" a lot recently – everywhere from social media to the news to conversations with friends and family. What are ultra-processed foods? Academy Spokesperson and Caroline West Passerrello, EdD, RDN, LDN, shares what you need to know about ultra-processed foods."