Every day, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics works with the media to obtain news coverage of the Academy and registered dietitians. This report contains highlights of the outstanding news coverage that appeared recently in national and local media outlets.
The Academy's Public Relations Team works with the news media to raise public awareness of the Academy, the important contributions of Academy members, scientific research published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the importance of healthful nutrition for everyone.
One of the Academy's most-effective outreach programs is its national network of media-savvy experts—your volunteer media spokespeople. In thousands of interviews per year, spokespeople take a positive approach to promoting the Academy and the relationships between good health and diet, communicating messages that reflect solid science and research.
Media Coverage
Below is a selection of recent media coverage from some of the country's top news and lifestyle publications highlighting the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association), Academy spokespeople and the dietetics profession:
Peanuts or Pistachios? Which Nuts Are Best for Your Health
Fox News – April 28, 2012
Judy Caplan, Academy spokesperson quoted
For the Best Breakfasts, Look to Our Neighbors
Huffington Post – April 27, 2012
Authored by Academy spokesperson Manuel Villacorta
7 Warm-Weather Foods with Surprising Health Benefits
Care2 – April 24, 2012
Ruth Frechman, Academy spokesperson quoted
8 Myths about Arthritis
ABC News – April 22, 2012
Lona Sandon, Academy spokesperson quoted
What’s Your Ideal Weight
Prevention – April 17, 2012
Jessica Crandall, Academy spokesperson quoted
How Being Polite Can Hurt Your Health
US News & World Report – April 12, 2012
Joy Dubost, Academy spokesperson quoted
Miley Cirus Slammed for Gluten-free Diet
US Weekly – April 10, 2012
Karen Ansel, Academy spokesperson quoted
Exergaming vs. Exercise: Which Burns More Calories
Self – April 10, 2012
Jim White, Academy Spokesperson quoted
Eat More Superfoods to Lose Weight
CNN – April 10, 2012
Marisa Moore, Academy spokesperson quoted
Don’t Be an Oversnacker! Ways to Curb the Habit
Chicago Sun-Times – April 10, 2012
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics cited
10 Best Ways to Add Color to Your Diet
Seattle Times – March 26, 2012
Vandana Sheth, Academy spokesperson quoted
Supermarkets Ditch Pink Slime
US News & World Report – March 23, 2012
Roberta Anding, Academy spokesperson quoted
Is Oversnacking Becoming the Norm in Our Nation
USA Today – March 20, 2012
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics highlighted
10 Things You Must Know about Asian Takeout
Fox News – March 20, 2012
Angela Ginn, Academy spokesperson quoted
Add a Registered Dietitian to Your Healthy Living Team
Examiner.com – March 14, 2012
Academy and Registered Dietitian Day highlighted
Mela Kunis on the Dangers of Extreme Diets
Everyday Health – March 8, 2012
Andrea Giancoli, Academy spokesperson quoted
Time to Refresh Those Healthy Eating Resolutions
San Francisco Chronicle – March 6, 2012
Academy and National Nutrition Month highlighted
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
Yahoo! Finance – March 1, 2012
Academy and President Sylvia Escott- Stump highlighted
New Rules for School Lunch
Food Network – March 1, 2012
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics cited
March Is National Nutrition Month – Get Your Plate in Shape
About.com – March 1, 2012
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics highlighted
7 Ways to Tame Your Salt Habit
Yahoo! Shine – February 28, 2012
Marilyn Tanner-Blasiar, Academy spokesperson quoted
One Way to Lose Weight: Watch What You Drink
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – February 20, 2012
Toby Smithson, Academy spokesperson quoted
Sensible Switches for Healthier Eating
Chicago Tribune – February 15, 2012
Bethany Thayer, Academy spokesperson quoted
Girl Scout Cookies: Calories, Fat and More
WebMD – February 14, 2012
Sarah Krieger, Academy spokesperson quoted
How Good Is Walmart’s ‘Great for You’ Nutrition Labeling
Time – February 9, 2012
Lona Sandon, Academy spokesperson quoted
Should Everyone Avoid Gluten for Good Health
Huffington Post – February 8, 2012
Authored by Manuel Villacorta, Academy spokesperson
Avoid the Afternoon Stress-Eating Binge
CNN – February 8, 2012
Marjorie Nolan, Academy spokesperson quoted
Is It Un-American to Avoid Meat?
ABC News – February 8, 2012
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics cited
Sodium Overkill – Top 10 Culprits in U.S. Diet
CBS News – February 7, 2012
Amy Jamieson-Petonic, Academy spokesperson quoted
Yo-Yo Dieting Not Tied to Early Death; Study
Yahoo! - February 2, 2012
Judy Caplan, Academy spokesperson quoted
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