The American Dietetic Association (ADA) is a source of science-based food and nutrition information. As one of the world’s largest organizations of food and nutrition professionals, the ADA improves the nation’s health and advances the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy of dietary guidelines. This topic discusses the role the ADA plays with registered dieticians (RD) and the public to promote healthy eating and healthy living.
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) submitted comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) offering scientific perspective and practical insights on reducing sodium consumption in the United States. ...More
The American Dietetic Association officially changed its name to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics effective Jan. 1, marking the first change since it was established in 1917. ...More
Nestlé has introduced and expanded new Nutrition, Health and Wellness (NHW) initiatives, announced several partnerships with leading industry organizations, and launched multiple campaigns to increase nutrition awareness and help combat epidemic rates of obesity. ...More
Adding a small amount of dip to a serving of vegetables helps bitter-sensitive children eat more vegetables, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. ...More
People with a lower socioeconomic status are more likely to be overweight, regardless of racial/ethnic background, and the level of nutritional knowledge and health awareness does not lead to significant racial differences in weight and diet, according to a new study ...More
Portion-controlled frozen meals eaten as part of a reduced-calorie eating plan help consumers learn portion control, which plays a vital role in helping people lose weight, according to results of a new survey conducted by ConAgra Foods. ...More
The American Dietetic Association released “Nutrition and You: Trends 2011," results of a survey on consumers' current knowledge and attitudes about food, nutrition and health. ...More
Eating and physical activity behaviors formed during the preschool years have the potential to prevent obesity in the short term, and if carried into adulthood, to set the stage for a lifetime of better health, according to a new study published in the Journal of the ...More
Results of a new survey by the American Dietetic Association and ConAgra Foods’ Home Food Safety program reveal the majority of Americans are playing Russian roulette with food safety by eating at their desks. The findings come nearly four years after a University of ...More
College students are flunking “Nutrition 101" by not eating enough fresh fruits and vegetables, according to a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, The findings reveal students aren’t even eating one serving per day—far from the ...More
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