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Vegetarian Nutrition serves as the leading authority on research-based vegetarian nutrition.

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Vegetarian Nutrition is sponsored by the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the leading authority on evidence-based vegetarian nutrition, our vision is to promote global health and well being by developing influential policy and comprehensive education, and supporting cutting edge research.

10/18/2025

Limited time membership offer! Join Vegetarian Nutrition DPG before October 21st for 50% off your membership fee! Use code GROUPSAVE50.

09/03/2025

Now is the time to register for FNCE 2025 in Nashville! While you are registering, add the VN Event: Stress Less, Thrive More! on Saturday, October 11th at 6:30 pm. VN has invited Robyn Tiger, MD, DipABLM to share an empowering presentation that explores the what, why, and how of stress relief through the lens of Lifestyle Medicine. Registration cost is $20 for VN Members, $15 for VN Student and Retired Members, and $40 for Academy members. Please visit our website for more information about this event: https://community.eatrightpro.org/vn/vn-events/fnce-events

08/26/2025

Register now for this upcoming CV-Well/VN DPG Webinar! Join us as Kate Gardner Burt, PhD, RDN, Matthew Landry, PhD, RDN, DIPACLM, FAND, FAHA, and Samantha Sharp discuss
recent evidence and critiques of the Mediterranean Diet that have emerged in the medical, dietetic, and broader literature in recent years. This session will convene experts with different perspectives, who will discuss the nuances of the diet, new research findings, critiques and concerns, and appropriate applications.

VN members, find more information and register for this free webinar on the VN website: https://ow.ly/ZmPl50WLOaX

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08/22/2025

Hello VN Members! The VN DPG Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for visionary, dedicated individuals who share our values for plant-based nutrition for the following 2026-2027 positions:

👉Chair-Elect
👉Nominating Chair-Elect
👉Secretary

🗓️Nominations for positions are due by November 1st, 2025.

For more information on the positions, campaign rules, nominations and elections, please visit the VN DPG Elections website: https://community.eatrightpro.org/vn/about/officers/vn-dpg-elections

08/15/2025

Are you passionate about plant-based nutrition and skilled with social media? We’re looking for a creative and committed individual to join our volunteer leadership team as our Social Media Chair!

In this role, you’ll help amplify VN DPG’s mission and values through engaging, educational, and inspiring content across our social media platforms. It’s a great opportunity to showcase your communication skills, connect with like-minded professionals, and gain valuable leadership experience in the dietetics field.

🌟 Why join us?

You’ll become part of a dynamic, supportive leadership team made up of dietitians, students, educators, and advocates from diverse backgrounds and specialties. We’re passionate about our work, and we’re excited to welcome someone who shares our vision and energy!

💡 Interested or know someone who might be?

Please complete the Volunteer Form to express your interest: https://eatright.jotform.com/form/201522181873047

We’d love to connect with you!

08/13/2025

Make plans to join VN at the 2025 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™ (FNCE®) this October 11-14, in Nashville, TN. Early Bird Registration is open through August 26! https://www.eatrightpro.org/events/fnce

Please visit our website for more information and stay tuned for more details to come!
https://community.eatrightpro.org/vn/vn-events/fnce-events

07/10/2025

Join us on Wednesday, July 16th at 7 PM ET for our public policy and advocacy meeting to discuss plant-based milk advocacy! We will be focusing the meeting this month on the topic of plant-based milk advocacy, in part to respond to the recent Healthy Eating Research Healthy Beverage Consumption in School-Age Children and Adolescents Consensus Statement, which discourages plant-based milk alternatives be consumed by children and adolescents unless medically indicated. Access to plant-based milk alternatives in schools is an important policy issue for national school meals as well. All VN Members, including students, are welcome in this meeting!

Please visit the VN DPG website for additional information about this initiative and meeting details (including Zoom link and Google Calendar invitation): https://vndpg.org/public-policy-advocacy/advocacy

Hope to see you there!

07/07/2025

Hello VN Members! Please join us for the next installment of the VN Journal Club where we will discuss the new Academy position paper. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and be part of a thought-provoking discussion with fellow VN members!

When: Thursday, July 24, 2025, 7-8 pm, Eastern time.

📄 Featured Article:
Raj S, Guest NS, Landry MJ, Mangels AR, Pawlak R, Rozga M. Vegetarian Dietary Patterns for Adults: A Position Paper of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2025;125(6):831-846.e2. doi:10.1016/j.jand.2025.02.002

🔗 Register Here (VN DPG Members Only):
https://vndpg.org/vn-events/vn-events-journal-club

We look forward to seeing you there! 🌿

07/02/2025

Vital food and nutrition programs are on the chopping block. As nutrition professionals, we must use our voices to protect these crucial programs.

Urge your representatives to fund and support nutrition access with ’s Action Alert today: https://sm.eatright.org/ProtectNutritionAlert

06/17/2025

Seeking State Coordinators! The State Coordinators are the DPG’s official field representatives. The purpose of having state coordinators is to enhance the visibility of the Vegetarian Nutrition DPG among Academy members and the community at the state and local level. State Coordinators serve to promote the mission and visions of VN DPG in their respective states. To learn more about the state coordinator program and which states are currently seeking state coordinators please visit: https://www.vndpg.org/state-coordinators/coordinators-by-state

06/16/2025

New Resources are available to download! Check out our Updated Fact Sheets under Resources | RD Fact Sheets:

https://www.vndpg.org/resources/rd-resources

• Vegetarian/Vegan Teens
• Sports Nutrition for Vegetarians
• Eating Disorders
• Vegetarian/Vegan Gluten-Free Diet
• Meal Planning Guide and Resources for Pregnant & Breastfeeding Vegetarians
• Culture Plate Latin Cuisine - Spanish Version

Coming Soon:

• Healthy Eating for Type 2 Diabetes
• Soy Safety & Health Effects of Isoflavones
• Misconception Regarding Plant-based Diets
• Eat More Plant-based Meals

Do you have a topic you’d like to discuss? Let us know! Please email vn@eatright.org with “Resources” in the subject line.

06/06/2025

Hello, VN Members! Please consider nominating a colleague for one of the two VN DPG annual awards, the Excellence in Service and Leadership award and the Cyndi Reeser Outstanding State Coordinator of the Year award.

The deadline for submission is June 30, 2025.

Learn more about each award and find the nomination procedures on our website: https://www.vndpg.org/about/awards.

Questions, email vn@eatright.org

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