Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Post

Over the years, I’ve noticed a powerful shift in the field of dietetics and nutrition leadership. More transparent leadership, more meaningful professional conversations, and more career-building connections than ever before. I just renewed my membership with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and I’m inviting my fellow registered dietitians (RDNs) and nutrition professionals to join me. We’re not perfect AND we’re moving in the right direction. That’s something to celebrate. In our profession, we get to come together not because we have to. It’s because we choose to as leaders in evidence-based nutrition. We get to agree to disagree, to challenge systems that don’t serve us, and to advocate for change in public health nutrition and nutrition policy. We get to take a united stand for a well-nourished nation and a future where credentialed nutrition experts have a seat at every table. To anyone on the fence about renewing, I see you. Maybe you’ve been frustrated. Maybe you’ve felt unheard. I hear you. I invite you to reflect: 🤔 Why did you become a dietitian in the first place? 🤔 What kind of change do you want to see in our profession? If we want better representation, stronger nutrition advocacy, and more support for our careers, we have to build it together. ✅ There is power in numbers. ✅ There is power in unity. ✅ There is real power in showing up, especially when it’s hard. Let’s rise together, challenge respectfully, and lead boldly. Our collective voice as credentialed dietitians is stronger with YOU in it.