Connecticut Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

09/03/2026

Our Board of Directors gathered in Middletown for our September meeting and a tour of the CHC greenhouse and rooftop garden. 🌿🍅

Thank you to Timothy and Mary for welcoming us and sharing the incredible work happening at CHC—and to our board members for all you do! 💚

09/03/2026

🌱 Growing connections at the CT Academy!

Last night, the Connecticut Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Board of Directors gathered in Middletown for our September board meeting, followed by a wonderful tour of the Community Health Center, Inc. greenhouse and rooftop garden.

A special thank you to the whole CHC team and especially Timothy, Greenhouse & Garden Manager, and Mary, Lead Dietitian, for welcoming us and sharing the incredible work happening at CHC to connect fresh food, nutrition, and community health. 🥬🍅🌿

Thank you as well to our CT Academy board members who made the trip to Middletown and continue to give their time, expertise, and energy to our organization. It was wonderful to spend time together, learn from our community partners, and see this innovative work firsthand.

We’re grateful for opportunities like these to strengthen connections across Connecticut and continue working toward a seat at every table for nutrition and dietetics. 🌱 🪴

07/29/2026

✨Help Shape the 2027 CTAND Spring Conference✨

Calling all members! CTAND is seeking educators to join the 2027 Spring Conference Planning Committee and help support the poster session. If you enjoy mentoring emerging professionals and creating meaningful learning opportunities, we’d love to have you involved!

Interested in joining the committee? Contact us to learn more! Email [email protected] or via www.eatrightct.org/contact-us

07/21/2026

Cyclosporiasis Consumer Prevention: What Helps—and What Does Not - from Dr. Indu Upadhyaya with UConn Extension

DO
• Wash hands with soap and running water for at least 20 seconds.
• Rinse produce under clean running water before eating, cutting, peeling, or cooking.
• Discard outer two to three layers of leafy greens when practical.
• Scrub firm produce with a clean produce brush.
• Separate unwashed produce from washed and ready-to-eat foods.
• Refrigerate cut, peeled, or cooked produce within 2 hours—or within 1 hour above 90°F.

KNOW THE LIMITS
• Rinsing is recommended but may not reliably eliminate Cyclospora.
• Commercial “pre-washed” or “ready-to-eat” processing may not remove the parasite.
• Standard chlorine-based sanitizers are not reliable against Cyclospora.
• Whole heads of lettuce may permit removal of outer leaves and individual rinsing, but are not risk-free.

DO NOT
• Do not wash produce with soap, detergent, bleach, or household disinfectants.
• Do not eat, serve, sell, or donate recalled products.
• Do not place washed produce back into an unwashed container or dirty sink.
• Do not prepare food for others while experiencing diarrhea.

COOKING IS THE MOST RELIABLE CONSUMER CONTROL
For produce that can be cooked, FDA advises cooking to at least 158°F (70°C). Cooking is more dependable than washing or routine chemical disinfection for destroying Cyclospora. Brief warming or wilting may not heat the entire food uniformly.

07/17/2026

Calling all members! CTAND is seeking volunteers to join the 2027 Spring Conference Planning Committee and help shape the conference experience.

If you enjoy planning, collaborating, and supporting professional learning opportunities, we’d love to have you involved! Interested in joining the committee?

Reach out to learn more! [email protected] www.eatrightct.org/contact-us

07/15/2026

CT AND has another exciting Member Meet-up scheduled for July 21st in Naugatuck! Members are invited to join us at 3-21 No Kiddin' on Tuesday July 21 at 5:30pm for networking and a "Meet-the-Owner " 3-21 No Kiddin' is a woman-owned, social club & non-alcoholic bottle shop in Naugatuck, CT.

We'll get to meet and talk to owner Bobbie as she shares how 3-21 No Kiddin' serves up delicious drinks to the sober community as a social club! Members can learn more about the sober community in CT, how we can help our clients in sobriety or simply explore non-alcoholic beverage options and mixed mocktails. The CT Academy invites members to bring a fellow RD to discover the benefits of membership, meet, network and stay for the "Meet the Owner" portion of the night as well.

Don't miss out! Register today & bring a +1 RD colleague! Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Event Link:

CT Academy Member Benefit! Join us for a member meet-up and "Meet the Owner" at 3-21 No Kiddin' Social Club and Non-Alcoholic Bottle Shop!

06/10/2026

Thank you to Oakridge Dairy Farm and the Connecticut Milk Promotion Board, as well as New England Dairy. Our member meetup was an amazing tour of the farm and an education on 21st Century Dairy Farming.

Fun Facts from our visit:
*Oakridge supplies 20% of all the milk in CT 🐄
*Moozy canned milk is amazing 🏅
*Dairy production is incredibly high-tech with state of the art cow health monitoring and materials recycling ♻

06/04/2026

CT AND President, Heather Peracchio, shares some practical tips for hurricane season.

We love seeing the ways in which our members are making an impact in CT communities and beyond! Thanks for the great tips, Heather!

06/04/2026

There’s still time left to register for our next member meet-up! Join us tomorrow, June 4th, at Oakridge Dairy for networking & a tour!

Registration & Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ct-academy-member-event-oakridge-dairy-farm-tour-tickets-1989386842599?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/01/2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to renew your Academy membership to avoid a lapse in benefits!

Learn more about exclusive member benefits here including access to all the resources, CPEU opportunities, & networking your CT Academy has to offer: sm.eatright.org/PRObenefits

Need financial assistance with your membership? Your employer may be able to cover your dues, and you can also save by paying for multiple
memberships!

New to the field? The Career Starter Dues Program offers reduced rates for your first 5 years:

Learn more and renew here ➡ Only 3 days left to renew your Academy membership and continue to be a part of your CT Academy! Remain part of a passionate community of nutrition professionals driving policy, research and innovation when you renew your Academy membership by May 31!

Learn more about exclusive member benefits: sm.eatright.org/PRObenefits

Need financial assistance with your membership? Your employer may be able to cover your dues, and you can also save by paying for multiple

memberships!

New to the field? The Career Starter Dues Program offers reduced rates for your first 5 years:

Learn more and renew here - https://www.eatrightpro.org/membership/join-renew