2020-2025 DGA: An Informed Look at DGAC Report Translation Into Policy (Part I)
Yes, all may be quiet on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) front (out here), but having been there back in 2010 and 2015, I assure you that it’s a combination of “all hands on deck” and “burning the midnight oil” inside the government. With just under a month...
Why to Become a USDA National Strategic Partner NOW!
The Nutrition Communicator’s Network is a program of USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP). This Network includes a group called the National Strategic Partners—comprised of diverse sectors and organizations dedicated to working together to help...
Our World Is Changing, So Is Nutrition On Demand!
Nutrition On Demand was started by Shelley Maniscalco, MPH, RDN in March of 2016 as a way to utilize 20 years of experience in nutrition science, policy, and communications—while balancing the demands of a young family—in the DC area. It was not a “party of one” for...
How To Not Gain (Too Much) Weight While WFH and/or Homeschooling Kids: A Coping Guide for COVID 19
If you’re like the 80% of us (and growing) who are home-bound with a movable finish line—you know that there are no truer words right now than this: THERE IS NO BUSINESS AS USUAL! What does that mean? Well, something different for everyone, but suffice it...
How Different is Eating for Cancer Prevention and Heart Health?
In February we observe both Cancer Prevention Month and American Heart Month! Why take an entire month to shine a light so brightly on these two chronic diseases? I’ll give my 3 top reasons: Mortality (read: death) rates associated with each. ...
Two of our partners, Shelley Maniscalco, MPH, RDN and Tricia Psota, PhD, RDN, will be at the 23rd International Congress of Nutrition in Paris August 24-29. Reach out if you are attending and want to connect! ![]()
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In today’s fast-evolving and unpredictable landscape, nutrition scientists across academia, industry, and government face rapid changes — from shifting research priorities, to evolving funding landscapes, and organizational restructuring. A key factor for successfully navigating change is collaboration - which we greatly value at Nutrition In Demand.![]()
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The American Society for Nutrition’s Sustaining Partner program is based on collaboration. Our partner, Tricia Psota, PhD, RDN, will serve on a panel organized by this program at #NUTRITION2025 on Monday, June 3. She joins Eric D. Ciappio, PhD, RD; Alexandra E. Cowan-Pyle, PhD; Mario G. Ferruzzi, PhD; Shalene McNeill, PhD; and Andrea Wong, PhD for “Real Talk: Navigating Change in the Workplace - Fresh Perspectives, Panel Discussions, and Networking.” This session will provide practical insights and strategies to help nutrition professionals thrive in dynamic workplaces and maximize the value of cross-sector collaborations to advance the future of nutrition science.![]()
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Join us on Monday, June 2 in Orlando, FL for American Society for Nutrition’s #NUTRITION2025 to hear from Arne Astrup, MD, DMSc; Constance Gewa, PhD; Mélanie Guirette, PhD, RD; and our partner Tricia Psota, PhD, RDN on the future of nutrition research funding, chaired by Yvonne T. Maddox, PhD. ![]()
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With changes to federal grant programs in the current environment, this is sure to be a valuable discussion about the role of foundations and commodity boards in funding research.![]()
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Looking forward to seeing everyone in Orlando! ![]()
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We are heading to Orlando next week for the American Society for Nutrition’s annual meeting! Looking forward to thoughtful conversations, new research, and connecting with colleagues across the field.![]()
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Attending NUTRITION 2025 too? Let’s find time to connect — email us at [email protected] (or DM us here) to set something up.![]()
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Last year, USDA announced updates to the WIC food packages for the first time in a decade. States currently have until June 2026 to implement most of the food package updates. We are following the new administration’s goals and the potential impact on the process at the state and federal levels.![]()
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For an in-depth review of the revisions and process, download our new fact sheet at the link in our bio. For the highlights, check out our latest blog post at www.nutritionindemand.com/blog![]()
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Curious to know what this means for your organization’s product(s)? Reach out to us at [email protected] we’ll determine how best you can leverage the updates each state’s WIC approved product lists.![]()
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