Food as Medicine, and the Future of Dietetics

September 24, 2026​​

Speakers: Andrea Carter, MS, RDN, Julie Drzewiecki, MS, RD, CDCES

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Learning Objectives

1. Describe current legislation affecting dietitians, including the Medical Nutrition Therapy Act, telehealth policy, and food as medicine initiatives.

2. Explain the potential impact of the Medical Nutrition Therapy Act on access to nutrition care and dietetics practice.

3. Identify the Academy’s advocacy activities related to nutrition policy.

4. Apply advocacy strategies to communicate with legislators about nutrition-related policy issues.