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A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted by the Evidence Analysis Center to evaluate the effect of MNT provided by dietitians on nutrition status and key health outcomes compared to no MNT for patients with protein-energy malnutrition.
Learn moreThe Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has released a new position paper called “Vegetarian Dietary Patterns for Adults: A Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,” which provides an excellent review of the latest research on vegetarian and vegan diets.
Learn moreType 1 diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases among children and adolescents in the U.S., with a notable rise over the past two decades. The Academy recently published new guidelines for RDNs offering medical nutrition therapy to children and adolescents ages 6 to 19 with T1DM.
Learn moreEvidence-based practice (EBP) is the foundation of nutrition and dietetics care. As a member benefit, the Academy offers tools and resources to incorporate EBP into members' work to improve practice, as well as client and patient outcomes.
Learn moreRecently published online in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the paper "Communicating Nutrition and Dietetics Research: A Crucial Step to Advancing Evidence-Based Practice" provides recommendations and considerations for how all RDNs, even those not affiliated with the research, can and should participate in communication and dissemination of nutrition research.
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The paper Incretin-Based Therapies and Lifestyle Interventions: The Evolving Role of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Obesity highlights the RDN's role in comprehensive obesity care, provides expert guidance and advocates for expanded access to RDN-provided MNT in addition to obesity medications, opportunities for RDNs to advise on medication management, and a leadership role for RDNs on interdisciplinary care teams.
Learn moreHeart disease (also known as cardiovascular disease) is the number one cause of death in the U.S. according to the CDC. Individuals can significantly reduce their risk of developing heart disease by making changes to their diet.
Learn morePlant-based dietary patterns, including vegetarian and vegan diets, have been shown to be beneficial to human health for a variety of reasons. In a new systematic review, researchers found that vegetarian eating may help manage Type 2 diabetes (T2DM).
Learn moreEnsuring optimal nutrition during transitions from hospital to home remains a significant challenge for older adults, particularly those facing food insecurity and malnutrition. Learn about the CONNECT Study's innovative approach.
Learn more“Food as medicine” is a hot topic with great potential to improve the health of Americans. Registered dietitian nutritionists have the unique knowledge and skill set to champion these initiatives.
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Registered dietitian nutritionists play an important role in timely identification of malnutrition and implementation of effective interventions. A new evidence-based practice guideline aims to provide RDNs with the tools they need to help protect susceptible older adults.
Learn moreThe AAIM Validation study assessed all six malnutrition indicators: subcutaneous fat loss, muscle loss, weight loss, reduced energy intake, functional status, and fluid accumulation. Findings support the predictive validity of the AAIM tool, suggesting its suitability for routine use in diagnosing malnutrition in hospitalized adults.
Learn morePublished in Nutrition in Clinical Practice, this study describes completion rates of Nutrition-Focused Physical Exams (NFPE) by registered dietitian nutritionists in hospitalized adults and children.
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Researchers wanted to know: Does MNT from a RDN could lower blood pressure, decrease cardiovascular risks and improve other health measures compared to standard care or no intervention? Learn more from this systematic review.
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The Evidence Analysis Library’s Vegetarian Nutrition project focuses on two aspects: disease management and disease prevention. This comprehensive analysis provides insights for nutrition and dietetics practitioners working with people who are interested in or following vegetarian or vegan diets.
Learn moreAuthors of a new article argue that a comprehensive nutrition assessment should go beyond just counting calories and nutrients to truly harness the power of nutrition intervention. They suggest considering internal factors such as genetics and disease, as well as external factors such as access to nutritious food, environmental conditions and exposure to toxins.
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The newly released guideline summarizes the recommendations and supporting evidence, including that all individuals with celiac disease should follow a gluten-free diet that may include gluten-free oats in adults.
Learn morePublished in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a new Position Paper on the role of MNT behavioral interventions for adults with overweight or obesity underscores how providing interventions that facilitate improvement of dietary intake and other health behaviors can improve nutrition-related outcomes in this population.
Learn moreThe objective of this review was to summarize the state of the science on the nutrient composition of human milk in the United States and Canada published from 2017 to 2022.
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A recent CKD guideline implementation study found that registered dietitian nutritionists from two national dialysis chains were almost universally using dialysis center serum phosphate goals instead of the goal recommended by the updated KDOQI guideline.
Learn moreA new umbrella review of systematic reviews describes the best available evidence on the impact of obesity prevention interventions with a nutrition component.
Learn moreThe Academy convened a Global Food and Nutrition Security Research Task Force that hosted a two-day virtual roundtable to leverage existing information and expertise in food and nutrition security and identify the need for future evidence. Discussions focused on research gaps, potential entry points for nutrition and dietetics practitioners, and important equity considerations in food and nutrition security research.
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Learn about the Saqmolo’ Project, a randomized controlled trial that included a comprehensive nutrient analysis was conducted on eggs produced during the wet and dry seasons in the highlands of central Guatemala.
Learn moreA systematic review was completed with the goal of examining the effectiveness of MNT provided by an RDN — compared with standard care — on glycemic, cardiometabolic and anthropometric outcomes in adults with prediabetes.
Learn moreThe Academy’s saturated fat evidence-based nutrition practice guideline aims to provide recommendations on saturated fat intake to prevent or treat cardiovascular disease. Learn more and read the full guideline, published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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A systematic review was conducted to examine the effectiveness of nutrition interventions on hemoglobin A1C in children and adolescents living with Type 1 diabetes.
Learn moreRecently published, this evidence-based practice guideline aims to inform nutrition and exercise practitioners on how they may use existing guidelines for the general population.
Learn morePrevious evidence has demonstrated that food as medicine interventions led by RDNs, such as medically tailored meal or food programs, prescription programs, personalized nutrition education, path-to-purchase marketing and incentive programs, can improve nutrition and health outcomes.
Learn moreThe Academy and NICHD co-authored a series of articles published in a supplement in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Learn moreOlder adults are at risk for malnutrition due to a variety of factors such as physical and mental changes, isolation and limited income. Health care practitioners, particularly registered dietitian nutritionists, need evidence-based guidance to provide quality nutrition care to older adults living in long-term care and community settings.
Learn moreA recently published narrative review summarizes current research on the effectiveness of MNT provided by RDNs compared to usual care in the management of adult dyslipidemia.
Learn moreA two-year, quasi-experimental study aimed to describe alignment of registered dietitian nutritionists' documented nutrition care with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' EBNPG for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Learn moreThe objective of a recent study was to describe changes in practice and areas of need related to addressing food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic for registered dietitian nutritionist survey respondents.
Learn moreThe article “Documentation of the evidence-diagnosis link predicts nutrition diagnosis resolution in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' diabetes mellitus registry study: A secondary analysis of Nutrition Care Process outcomes,” was published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Learn moreA study was conducted with nutrition and dietetics professionals in Mexico to evaluate the capacity building of an NCP training program delivered in an online format as a viable strategy to scale NCPT implementation in global settings.
Learn moreRecommendations in this guideline highlight the importance of considering complex contributors to overweight and obesity and individualizing interventions to client-centered goals based on specific needs and preferences and shared decision making.
Learn moreThe Academy's Council on Research Implementation Subcommittee developed the “Implementing Evidence: from Guidelines to Daily Practice” manual.
Learn moreThe Academy's Scientific integrity Principles originally released in 2015 have been updated and highlights the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion as an integral part of scientific integrity.
Learn moreA new JAND article describes how Academy members can use research resources provided by the Academy and how members can become involved in nutrition and dietetics research.
Learn moreA systematic review examines the effect of combined nutrition and physical activity interventions delivered to adults in the general population.
Learn moreA recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the percentage of children and teens living with obesity jumped by 3 percentage points during the pandemic.
Learn moreMembers of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics receive exciting benefits including complimentary continuing professional education opportunities, discounts on events and products in eatrightSTORE.org, invitations to exclusive members-only events and more!
