Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics MAND, an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, is a non-profit professional organization

Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MAND) is an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. Currently, there are approximately 1600 members throughout the state. Membership is limited to Registered Dietitians (RDs), and Diet Technicians, Registered (DTRs), those eligible for these classifications, students, and retired members.

06/15/2026

✨ MEMBER MONDAY ✨
Hi, I'm Alex Turnbull, your Membership Director for the Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics!
Many of you may know me as , where I share practical, realistic nutrition tips for families and help bring a little more nuance back into nutrition conversations online.

A few fun facts about me:
🎒 Former school food service dietitian
🎨 Started my college career in graphic design before switching to dietetics
👩👧👦 Mom to two busy kids
☕ Fueled by coffee
🤝 Firm believer that networking can change both your career and your life

One of the things I value most about MAND is the connections. Some of my closest friendships, biggest opportunities, and favorite professional experiences have come from saying yes to getting involved and meeting other dietetics professionals across Minnesota.
I'm excited to help create opportunities for members to connect, learn, and grow together.
Tell me in the comments: How long have you been a MAND member, or what do you value most about being part of our profession?

06/11/2026

MAND Leadership Opportunity: Consumer Protection Chair

Interested in advocacy, licensure, and protecting the public in dietetics?

What you’ll gain from this role:
⭐ Advanced training in advocacy and public policy
⭐ Hands-on experience with state and national legislative issues
⭐ Direct involvement in consumer protection and licensure work
⭐ Exposure to statewide and national dietetics policy conversations

This is a fantastic leadership opportunity for RDNs looking to grow their impact in policy and the profession!

Interested? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more!

Registered dietitians play a vital role in improving health, preventing disease, and empowering individuals to make info...
06/06/2026

Registered dietitians play a vital role in improving health, preventing disease, and empowering individuals to make informed nutrition choices.

Today we highlight the impactful work of Karyn Lutz, RDN, LD who recently attended local career fairs to inspire the next generation of nutrition professionals. As she reflected on her time at these events she stated, “I appreciate the career I've had as a registered dietitian and want to make high school students aware of the opportunities and flexibility available within our profession. More importantly, I want to help fill the pool of future nutrition experts. We need bright and talented students to choose dietetics to ensure science/evidenced based nutrition information is elevated and dispersed throughout our nation.”

Thank you to all of our nutrition community who serve as nutrition experts, mentors, advocates, and ambassadors for the future of dietetics!

Interested in getting involved? Comment on this post or reach out to [email protected] to find out how.

📅 June 4 | 5:30–7:00 PMJoin us in just 1 week for a free event where you will get to connect with fellow nutrition profe...
05/28/2026

📅 June 4 | 5:30–7:00 PM

Join us in just 1 week for a free event where you will get to connect with fellow nutrition professionals at the MAND Public Policy Happy Hour!

Enjoy an evening of networking, meaningful conversation, and community as we talk about the issues and policies impacting nutrition and health. Whether you are actively involved in advocacy or simply interested in learning more, this is a great opportunity to exchange ideas, meet new colleagues, and build connections!

Tag a friend you’d like to see there and register today! https://eatrightmn.org/event/happy-hour-with-the-mand-public-policy-team/

Protect our profession by getting involved! Renew your membership today to stay connected to advocacy, leadership opport...
05/27/2026

Protect our profession by getting involved! Renew your membership today to stay connected to advocacy, leadership opportunities, and to stay connected with the nutrition community that supports you every step of the way.

Not a member yet? Join today and start building meaningful connections within the profession!

Join or renew MAND by going to eatrightpro.org and selecting MINNESOTA as your state affiliate.

Protect Your Profession- Join us for a MAND Public Policy Happy Hour!What if you could help protect your profession and ...
05/18/2026

Protect Your Profession- Join us for a MAND Public Policy Happy Hour!

What if you could help protect your profession and expand where you can practice? Curious how public policy efforts are shaping the future for RDs across states?

Come find out how the MAND Public Policy Team is advocating for you and how you can get involved.

🗓️ June 4, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Dock and Paddle Pavilion

👉 Register here: https://eatrightmn.org/event/happy-hour-with-the-mand-public-policy-team/

Want to shape the future of MAND? Join the Nominations Team!This is your chance to help identify, encourage, and support...
05/09/2026

Want to shape the future of MAND? Join the Nominations Team!

This is your chance to help identify, encourage, and support the next generation of leaders within MAND. If you’re passionate about community, leadership, and making an impact behind the scenes, we want YOU on the team.

Whether you’re experienced or just looking to get more involved, the Nominations Team is a great place to grow and contribute.

Ready to learn more? Email us at [email protected]

Join us for a MAND Public Policy Happy Hour!What if you could help protect your profession and expand where you can prac...
05/08/2026

Join us for a MAND Public Policy Happy Hour!

What if you could help protect your profession and expand where you can practice? Curious how public policy efforts are shaping the future for RDs across states?

Come find out how the MAND Public Policy Team is advocating for you and how you can get involved.

🗓️ June 4, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Dock and Paddle Pavilion

👉 Register here: https://eatrightmn.org/event/happy-hour-with-the-mand-public-policy-team/

Our members are making headlines and shaping the future while they are at it!We are starting a new campaign featuring YO...
05/05/2026

Our members are making headlines and shaping the future while they are at it!

We are starting a new campaign featuring YOU - Members in the Spotlight. See this month’s story where MPR News host Angela Davis (right) talks with MAND members Tara Schmidt and Aimee Tritt on March, 2026. You can listen to the podcast here - https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/03/04/how-much-protein-do-you-really-need

Have you been featured or published recently? Or do you have an impactful story to share? Send a brief description to [email protected] so we can celebrate your contributions.

Don’t forget to share and celebrate the voices making a difference in the comments!

*Please note that the views and opinions expressed in these features are those of the individual members and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official position of MAND.

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