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RD Spotlight: Sue-Ellen Anderson-Haynes, MS, RD, CDCES, LDN, NASM-CPT

February 29th, 2024

Sue-Ellen Anderson-Haynes was recently featured on Hub Today from the NBC 10 Boston News Station for Black History Month. We got to ask her a few questions about her time on TV as well as about Black History Month! Check out some of the details below, and here is the link to see her featured […]

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Greeting from your MAND President!

September 1st, 2022

Dear MAND Members,  Summer is the start of the new fiscal year for MAND, which means those who have been in elect positions transition into their director roles, and new faces fill their elect roles. It’s a time for change and a time for reevaluating the goals of MAND. I am excited to serve as […]

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Take Action Today: Keep Kids Fed!

June 26th, 2022

New Academy Action Alert! Please take action as soon as possible on the Academy’s supporting the newly introduced Keep Kids Fed Act. With waivers expiring on June 30, this critical legislation that will ensure students have access to healthful meals throughout this summer and the next school year. Take action now and tell your members of Congress to […]

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White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health

June 16th, 2022

Academy Seeking Comments for White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health Listening Sessions!! The White House announced on May 4th that it was convening the second-ever White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. The first was held in 1969 and led to the creation of the food stamp program, WIC, NSLP and other […]

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Summer Events: Mark Your Calendars!

June 7th, 2022

These CEU events are FREE for all Rds, students, interns and not only open to MAND members, and donations to MDEF will be accepted. Please share! Registration links JUST POSTED! The details are as follows: 1. Monica Moreno, MS, RDN – Bubbe’s Cocina and Diverse Dining: World Jewish Flavors and Cultural Competence in Dietetics – June 20 @ […]

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Language Barriers and Healthcare Access

May 31st, 2022

Since the Covid 19 pandemic worldwide and in the United States (US), we have found more evidence in the areas of how social determinants of health (SDoH) impact health outcomes. Along with that notion, we also have increased attention in the areas of cultural competency and cultural humility. Most efforts are dedicated to increasing understanding […]

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May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! This month we spotlight Wendy Ng, RD, LDN, SNA, CCNP

May 16th, 2022

May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! We celebrate Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.  The Pacific Islands include: – Melanesia – New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands – Micronesia – Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands Kiribati, Nauru, and the Federated States of Micronesia […]

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Nutrition for Athletes in Team Sports: Practical Recommendations

May 9th, 2022

Nutrition can play a valuable role in optimizing the physical and mental performance of highly competitive soccer players during training and match-play, and in maintaining their overall health throughout a long season. Preparing for Match DayThe day before the competitive event, athletes should:• train only lightly; this allow muscles time to refuel.• hydrate well; the […]

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FREE Student Membership to the Academy!

May 9th, 2022

MAND Board Committee:  Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Announcement: Free Student Membership to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Description: The IDEA Committee will be providing 15 complimentary student memberships to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to students who identify with underrepresented communities. Applications are due by May 31, 2022. The first 15 eligible […]

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Call for Multicultural Recipes!

May 2nd, 2022

Highlighting the diverse and individual food culture of our members, as well as MA students and dietitians. All recipes submitted using the short form below will be entered into a drawing to receive a $25 gift card to the local business of choice. There are four gift cards available. There is no demographic criteria required to submit […]

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Board of Directors Recruitment

Want to get more involved with the MAND Leadership Team? Apply to join!
 
The 2025-2026 Nomination forms are due December 31st 2024, elections take place February 205 and term of office begins July 1, 2025.

Please consider nominating candidates that may be a good fit. Self-nomination is also highly encouraged.
 
Open positions below. Get detailed info on each role in the application form.
  • President-Elect
  • Secretary-Elect
  • Delegate
  • Director-Elect of Member Communications/Public Relations
  • Director-Elect State Professional Recruitment Coordinator (SPRC) and Diversity Liaison
  • Director-Elect Socials for Success
  • Director-Elect of Technology
  • Director-Elect of Education
  • Director-Elect Nutrition Services Payment Specialist
  • Nominating Chair 
  • Nominating Committee Member
  • MDEF President Elect
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Registered Dietician/Nutritionist Perform education needs of nutrition consumers as well as meeting standards set forth by Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA). Assist with maintaining compliance within the Nutrition Department.. Read more >

Dietitian .. Read more >

Part Time Outpatient Dietitian Fabulous Registered Dietitian (RD) wanted for busy, fun and inspiring private nutrition practice in Wilbraham Massachusetts working alongside other Dietitians, Nurse Practitioners and other health.. Read more >

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MDEF Scholarships

For 2024, MDEF will be giving out two MDEF scholarships and one MDEF Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) scholarship to deserving nutrition students, each in the amount of $1500. Please pass along to any nutrition students or interns who may be eligible to apply!

All applications are due by May 31st