Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation’s Abbott Nutrition Malnutrition Award - Applications Accepted

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation’s Abbott Nutrition Malnutrition Award DPG provides four, $1,400 awards to recognize Academy member RDNs who have demonstrated initiative and leadership in creating widespread focus on addressing malnutrition at his or her institution.

To be considered eligible for the award, the applicant must:

1. Be a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)


2. Be an active member of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics


3. Work at least 30 hours/week in a hospital setting


4. Work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, quality personnel, and administrators


5. Demonstrate initiative and leadership in creating widespread focus on addressing malnutrition at his/her institution


6. Must have created measurable outcome improvements on nutrition screening and/or intervention

The application is available within the Foundation’s electronic application portal. The deadline to apply is March 14, 2021 at 5:00 pm CT. Questions should be addressed to Elisha Reichling, MS, RDN, LDN, Foundation Program Coordinator at ereichling@eatright.org.