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Let’s Get This Legislation Passed!

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / June 22, 2022

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics supports the newly introduced Keep Kids Fed Act – a piece of legislation that will ensure students have access to healthful meals throughout this summer and…

SEEKING ADJUNCT INSTRUCTORS/PROCTORS

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / June 10, 2022

The Minnesota State University Mankato Dietetic Program is in the process of transitioning to a master’s program, including the Supervised Experiential Learning (“internship”) hours as a “Future Education Model” master’s…

June Student/Intern Spotlight: Brianna Cochlin

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / June 6, 2022

Brianna Cochlin University of Houston Distance Dietetic Internship, February 2022 Where did you grow up? I grew up in La Crosse, WI. Why did you choose to pursue this degree?…

June Member Spotlight: Toni Swanson, RDN, CSG, LD

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / June 6, 2022

Toni Swanson, RDN, CSG, LD MAND President Provide us with a brief description of your job: I’m the corporate Dietitian with Ecumen. I assist with all aspects of nutrition care…

May Student/Intern Spotlight: Jacquie Conner

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / May 9, 2022

Jacquie Conner, Sodexo Dietetic Intern, Degree in Nutrition with a minor in Health Psychology, graduated in 2021 from University of MN Where did you grow up? Plymouth, Minnesota Why did…

May Member Spotlight: Kristina Swanson, RDN, LDN

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / May 9, 2022

Kristina Swanson, RDN, LDN Provide us with a brief description of your job: Hy-Vee Corporate Dietitian- working at multiple stores in person and virtually to educate customers on healthier eating…

Levi Teigen, PhD Article

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / May 6, 2022

Our own Levi Teigen, PhD, and incoming Twin Cities Regional Rep is a co-author of the article Differential hydrogen sulfide production by a human cohort in response to animal- and…

April Student/Intern Spotlight: Katie Tarnowski

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / April 5, 2022

Katie Tarnowski Provide us with your school & program, degree and graduation date:  I hold a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Wisconsin Superior, and Minnesota…

April Member Spotlight: Kelsey Bigbee

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / April 5, 2022

Kelsey Bigbee, MPH, RD, LD Provide us with a brief description of your job: I work as a registered dietitian and care coordinator at the Indian Health Board of Minneapolis,…

REGISTER for MAND Day at the Capitol by March 11th!

By Jana Dengel, Executive Director / March 8, 2022

It’s that time of year again! MAND will be heading to the State Capitol (virtually) to advocate for strong food and nutrition policies in Minnesota. You were an excellent advocate…