Context can take many forms, depending on the message and the audience. Some of the ways nutrition is best put into context is by making sure the audience understands it in the context of their body, their lifestyle, and their environment.

You’re scrolling social media or looking at magazine covers in the grocery check-out line… which of these ads have you seen? “Doctors...

A common complaint about scientists in general and nutrition scientists, in particular, is that they can’t agree. One day they say coffee...

Do you, or others you know or work with, have a fear of a particular food or food component? If so, why? Is there truly danger lurking?...

One of the misconceptions about food and nutrition that drives nutrition professionals crazy is when people categorize food as all good...

Is using AI smart? Is it safe? That is the question... Just one day before publishing this post, the New York Times published an article...

National Nutrition Month® is a campaign of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, held each year in March, to “focus attention on the...

When communicating about nutrition, the adjective “healthy” is used a LOT. Consider the many ways we use the word healthy as a descriptor...

Beryl Krinsky owns a wellness company, B.Komplete, and the Komplete Business Dietetic Internship. Her company focuses on educating and...

Do your menus need a revamp? Do you find yourself eating the same things over and over and over? Boring! This year’s National Nutrition...

Zero Waste Cooking for dummies, by Rosanne Rust, MS, RDN, is a book much needed by today’s western consumers who have been spoiled by a...

Why should nutrition professionals pitch story ideas and messages to the media? In a nutshell: to expand our reach and influence by...

As dietitians, we dedicate years to learning how to help people be the healthiest they can be. We learn what to eat in what amounts, how...

During my many years of counseling patients from all walks of life, a common perception they arrived with was the fear that meeting with...

Communication expertise is essential for nutrition professionals to make a difference and have an impact.

Would you agree we live in an increasingly polarized culture? Specifically, in the field of nutrition, polarization and controversy are...

Our guest blog is written by registered dietitian nutritionist Julie Satterfeal. Get to know her better on the community page. Julie is...

March is the month for St. Patrick’s Day, Spring Break, March Madness, and… if you are an RDN, or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist,...

Asking this question in the first place… begs these questions: “Are there myths in medicine?” and if there are, “what might they be?” As...

What do you think is illustrated with the visual aid depicted in the photo? Did you guess BMI (Body Mass Index)? How can I use a visual...