Posts Tagged ‘RD’

Summer offers plenty of tasty fresh fruits and vegetables, but whether it comes from the local farmer’s market, grocer or even your own garden, produce may become contaminated with harmful pathogens that can cause food poisoning. As part of the Home Food Safety program, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and ConAgra Foods reminds Americans [...]

AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICALLY BECOMES ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS   New name, same commitment to public’s nutritional health CHICAGO – The American Dietetic Association, the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, has officially changed its name to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The change took effect January 1. “The Academy of [...]

Just in time for Father’s Day, here’s some great advice from the AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION on how to encourage the men in your life to take ownership of their health and nutrition. When was the last time your father, brother, husband or partner cooked a meal, asked for a second helping of vegetables or did [...]

Happy Registered Dietitian day! I wanted to thank all of my colleagues who tirelessly get out the good news, everyday, about the benefits of eating healthy foods. And I thought I would celebrate this special day with the one food that dietitians have to defend the most – potatoes! Please join honorary dietitian, Barbie, as she [...]