North Dakota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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A note from our president!

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the next year of NDAND. I’m so happy to have you all here. During my year as president, my intention is just to keep us functional. I know that dietitians are extremely smart, ambitious, and on top of their game. My goal is not to get in anybody’s way.

Every dietitian in our state has worked hard to earn their credentials, has dealt with more than enough bad diet nonsense to last a lifetime, and has fought with other providers or the general public about whether bananas have too much sugar.

I just want to say that I am extremely grateful for this opportunity. I’m going to try really hard not to mess it up.

North Dakota already has a great legacy of dietitians who have served on this board. These dietitians have helped lead the charge for the licensure compact, increased support for our members through scholarship programs, and volunteered to provide opportunities and education to legislators, professionals in other scopes of practice, and students.

The mission of the North Dakota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is to “Empower members to be the state of North Dakota’s food and nutrition leaders.” When I attended president-elect training for the first time, I really saw things that aligned with what I wanted to see from the National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, specifically campaigns focused on public outreach and education about what a dietitian is and how people can access us.

More than ever, with the amount of misinformation on the internet and scattered across social media, I think it is important to elevate our practice.

If you have ever wondered about serving on the board or thought about attending a meeting, now is the time. The Academy is starting to listen more closely to its members and is making progress nationally in recognizing our profession for all our hard work and expertise. You can be a voice supporting those efforts in North Dakota.

If you are interested in being on the board, or honestly even just a little curious, please reach out. There is no pressure, but it is truly a great way to meet other amazing dietitians in North Dakota and network with people who will lift you up and answer your questions when you need help. It is also genuinely comforting to have a place where you can discuss all the good things, as well as the tough parts of being a dietitian, with people who completely understand you.

May your coffee stay hot and your meetings short,

Dr. Rachel Iverson Schafer, DHSc, RD, CSSD

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We had such a great time at the 2026 Nourishing Health Symposium & Expo – Thank you to all who attended.

For speaker details and presentations visit the 2026 Symposium page

Content from Nourishing Health 2025 can be found on the Symposium page

The North Dakota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NDAND) is the advocate of the dietetic profession, serving the public through the promotion of optimal nutrition, health, and well-being. NDAND (formerly North Dakota Dietetic Association) was established in 1946 and has a current membership of approximately 200.

Members of the North Dakota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics are current members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics who designate North Dakota as their affiliate state. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics strives to improve the nation’s health and advance the profession of dietetics through research, education, and advocacy. Members, please be sure to add ndand.ed@gmail.com to your safe sender email list to ensure you receive our email communications.

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