04/09/2026
From the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:
At a time when conflicting claims, quick-fix promises, and self-proclaimed experts dominate social feeds and wellness spaces, trust in nutrition information and guidance has eroded. Eight in ten Americans say it is difficult to distinguish fact from fiction about food and nutrition. As clickbait headlines, viral challenges, and pseudoscience continue to blur the lines between entertainment and expertise, Americans are left to navigate a landscape where credible guidance is increasingly hard to find.
Amid this growing confusion, nutrition and dietetics professionals stand apart. They offer clarity rooted in evidence, personalized care that supports long-term health, and practical guidance to help people create craveable, tailored, and culturally relevant meals while supporting individual health goals. Through their commitment to advancing nutrition science across clinical care, community health, public policy, and everyday decision-making, nutrition and dietetics professionals are among the nation’s most trusted authorities on food and nutrition — essential partners for individuals seeking to improve their health, health care teams striving for better patient outcomes, and policymakers committed to developing evidence-based nutrition policies.
