Sign up Enter your work email address * I consent to the use of my personal data. In accordance with SmartBrief's privacy policy, including its cookie policy. Complete sign up About the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals founded in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1917, by a visionary group of women dedicated to helping the government conserve food and improve the public's health and nutrition during World War I. Today, the Academy has over 100,000 credentialed practitioners — registered dietitian nutritionists, dietetic technicians, registered, and other dietetics professionals holding undergraduate and advanced degrees in nutrition and dietetics, and students — and is committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. Summaries of what matters to you, written by expert editors to save you time and keep you informed and prepared. A daily snapshot of nutrition topics with news from Today's Dietitian, HealthDay News and other leading sources. Welcome to SmartBrief. SmartBrief is the leading online publisher of targeted business news and information by industry. By combining technology and editorial expertise, SmartBrief filters thousands of sources daily to deliver the most relevant industry news in partnership with more than 180 trade associations, professional societies nonprofits and corporate entities.