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Our Mission

Our Academy Foundation is the only public charity, funded solely by donations, dedicated exclusively to supporting nutrition and dietetics students and professionals by empowering them to help consumers live healthier lives. From scholarships and awards to research grants and disaster relief, our Foundation makes a direct impact on thousands of individuals each year.

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Raising $1 Million to Give $1 Million!

The Foundation is asking all Academy leaders, members, students and affiliated organizations to come together and support this effort that will raise $1 million over the next three years to build Foundation resources and enable us to award $1 million in scholarships annually!

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2023 Foundation Scholarship Recipients Say Thanks!

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Scholarships

Our Foundation invests in the current and next generation of food and nutrition professionals, helping to build a diverse, ample, qualified, and highly educated workforce.

Awards

Our Foundation recognizes individual Academy members and their professional excellence through numerous annual Foundation awards.
    

Grants

Our Foundation offers several annual research grants in an effort to stimulate innovation and discovery within the profession.
    

Fellowships

Our Foundation makes a positive impact on global health and nutrition by collaborating efforts with external stakeholders and the Academy's research, science and international affairs team.

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Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon – Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Charity Bib Runner Team

Run with us!Are you a fanatical runner looking for your next event or have always wanted to run a marathon?

The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon is taking place the weekend of the 2024 Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE®) and our Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation has limited charity bibs for both the 10 Miler and Marathon. Join our team as a charity bib runner, commit to fundraising and our Foundation will provide you with the support and incentives to help you along the way and through to the finish line!

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