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In Nutrition Policy-Making, Communication is KeyBeing the policy and advocacy intern for the Healthy Nutrition Academy’ Policy Initiatives and Advocacy team in Washington, D.C., has allowed me to gain significant exposure to nutrition policy and policy-making.…Cassidy Pont · 2 min read
I Didn’t Get Into My Dream School: and It Wasn’t a TragedyWhen I first got the idea of becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist, I was listening to an NPR interview with someone who worked in the nutrition department at a top-notch university. Why had I never considered…Rebecca Coady · 2 min read
Dietitians on Social Media: Making Connections for Better HealthIt’s no secret that the media plays an important role in nutrition. Long before social media existed, magazines, commercials and a multitude of internet articles portrayed both factual and distorted nutrition…Sammi Haber · 3 min read
Mascha A. Davis: Making a Global Impact through NutritionAt the age of 7, Mascha Davis and her family became political refugees, fleeing the former Soviet Union and settling in the United States. Shaped by this experience and having traveled while growing up, Davis was…Lauren Fox · 2 min read
Taking Nutrition One Step (or Sip) at a TimeWhen I first started studying nutrition, I was far from the healthiest eater I knew. In fact, I suffered from a serious addiction to diet lemon-lime soda : as in, a 24-ounce bottle a day addiction. This habit was…Kate Egan · 2 min read
Susan Weiner: Devoted to Delivering Diabetes EducationFor 28 years, registered dietitian nutritionist Susan Weiner has run a private practice specializing in sports nutrition, weight management and, most notably, diabetes education. In a Long Island, New York, office…Lauren Fox · 1 min read
SocialPro: Top 12 Tips for TwitterLauren Fox is the managing editor of Food & Nutrition Magazine and senior manager of creative media at the Healthy Nutrition Academy.Lauren Fox · 3 min read
Stephanie Schultz: Helping Customers Make Better ChoicesFor Stephanie Schultz, MSM, RDN, CD, being a dietitian at Festival Foods in Wisconsin means being passionate about helping people make better choices. Customers seek her help for everything from general information…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 2 min read
Miriam Frucht: Providing Support through Long-Term CareWhat drew Miriam Frucht to the dietetics profession was a love of providing nutrition education to people who genuinely want to improve their lives. After completing her internship, she was most interested in…Lauren Fox · 1 min read
How an Unsolicited Email Turned into a Valuable InternshipBack when I was a freshman at American University, just starting my undergraduate journey, I wanted to become more involved in the field of nutrition. Our dining services were changing, and there was a meeting being…Cassidy Pont · 2 min read
5 Tips for Surviving and Thriving in a Dietetic InternshipOne of the scariest things I've ever seen was an estimate of the total cost of tuition and expenses over two years during a dietetic internship/graduate degree program. "How am I going to afford my electricity bill?…Kate Egan · 2 min read
Kathleen Zelman: Translating Science into SoundbitesKathleen Zelman, MPH, RDN, is dedicated to mastering the art and science of nutrition communication. Affectionately called "Chatty Kathy" as a child, Zelman earned an undergraduate degree in nutrition and dietetics…Christine Rosenbloom · 2 min read
Why the Low-FODMAP Diet Is a Growing Dietitian-Led Treatment for People with IBSIrritable bowel syndrome is a complex digestive condition that interferes with the daily lives of millions of people worldwide. Typically occurring in episodes, the condition is characterized by symptoms such as…Taylor Wolfram · 4 min read
Naomi Trostler: A Shining Star of Service and ScholarshipMany descriptors apply to Naomi Trostler, PhD, RD, FAND, from international researcher, educator and mentor to consultant, communicator and volunteer. Now, she may add another: 2016 Marjorie Hulsizer Copher Award…Christine Rosenbloom · 2 min read
The Power of Virtual Reality Comes to FNCEChances are, if you've been on social media, watched the news or been anywhere near a videogamer in the last year, you've heard about virtual reality. But what is it?Food & Nutrition Magazine · 2 min read
SocialPro: How to Recover from a Social Media Faux PasUnless your career is centered on shock-jock sensationalism, you may find there is little to gain in offending or polarizing your social networks : and much to lose, including professional credibility and potential…Matt Alderton · 3 min read
Lauren Au: Child Nutrition ResearcherDrawn to nutrition and dietetics from a prevention perspective, Dr. Lauren Au strives to fight and prevent childhood obesity through improving federal nutrition initiatives, such as the National School Lunch Program…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 3 min read
Mary Beth Kavanagh: Science and CommunicationAs a longtime educator at Case Western Reserve University, Mary Beth Kavanagh has a passion for both science and communication. It's no surprise that she's been involved in nutrition and dietetics research for more…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 2 min read
Where Evidence-Based Health Experts Fit on Social MediaSocial media is a powerful force. From politics to promotion, finance to fashion, social media impacts the world we live in today. Social media, defined as websites or applications that allow interaction and social…Jenica Abram · 2 min read
Carol Elliott: The Future Is in ResearchWhen Carol H. Elliott, RDN, LDN, FAND, opened her private practice in 1979, few if any nutrition counseling services were available. "Everyone was surprised because I was thinking outside the box, but I think it was…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 2 min read
Jennifer Kerner: Passion for ResearchWhen Jennifer Kerner, RDN, LD, was in college pursuing a chemistry degree, her advisor suggested the dietetics program to combine her passions for science and food. Now, as a clinical dietitian at University…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 2 min read
Phyll Dondis Ribakoff: Fighting Hunger in BostonIn the Boston area, Phyll Dondis Ribakoff, RD, LDN, is active in the fight against hunger and food insecurity. Working with dietetic interns at Sodexo, she teaches how to reach food-insecure families through…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 1 min read
Raffaele DiMatteo: Treated Ebola in New York CityAfter a few years on the job, it takes a special case to surprise many health-care workers. For Raffaele DiMatteo, RDN, CDN, a clinical dietitian at New York’s Bellevue Hospital, that surprise came in 2014 when his…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 2 min read
9 Keys for Dietetics Students Trying to Land an InternshipThe journey to becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist is a years-in-the-making process that takes advanced preparation. One part you can't avoid : and which can make or break your future success : is getting…Valerie Agyeman · 3 min read