Optimizing the health of Missourians through food and nutrition

We're excited to welcome your 2026-2027 Regional Directors! Southeast Regional Director: Ellen Gipson MA, RDN, LD

Join us for a fun, interactive evening of networking and learning while exploring popular Asian beef dishes. This collaborative event is sponsored by the Missouri Beef Industry Council (MBIC), Hy-Vee Conley Road Store, and the Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MOAND). Participants will have the opportunity to sample delicious Asian-inspired beef dishes that are simple to prepare, affordable, and popular. Attendees will also gain valuable insights into the Missouri beef industry, the role of beef in grocery retail, and current approaches to beef nutrition education, while enjoying networking opportunities with fellow dietetics professionals. Register today at the link in bio.

We're excited to welcome your 2026-2027 Regional Directors! Southwest Regional Director: @stephyoo Stephanie M. Urich RDN, LD

Are you interested in attending the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) 2026? FNCE will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, from October 24 to October 27, 2026. FNCE is a wonderful opportunity for all RDN2Bs (students / interns) to have an unforgettable professional and networking experience, plus it’s a lot of fun, too! One of our generous members, who requests to remain anonymous, is offering a round-trip airline ticket to one student/intern to attend the 2026 FNCE. The round-trip ticket will be for Southwest Airlines and must match one of the following options: 1) Depart from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to San Antonio International airport (SAT) and return to MCI. 2) Depart from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to San Antonio International airport (SAT) and return to STL. Also, the round-trip ticket selected must be the least expensive option for your travel days (look for “Go for Less” when navigating Southwest’s online website). Applicants must be a member of the Academy/MOAND and submit the following items: 1. Essay/statement including (100- 250 words total): Reasons why you would like to attend FNCE Statement of financial need 2. Letter of support from your advisor/professor (100-250 words), which includes your potential as a future nutrition leader. The winner will be selected by the MoAND Recognition Team in consultation with the donor by August 1, 2026. The donor will work with the winner and book tickets. The application period will close on July 17, 2026. Find out more and sign up today at the link in bio.

This August, volunteers are invited to support the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri by helping sort, pack, and distribute food for families in need. This opportunity is a great way to give back to the community while making a direct impact on reducing food insecurity during the winter months. By working together, volunteers can help ensure neighbors across the region have access to nutritious meals. Register today at the link in bio.

🎉 Counting down to the 2026 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in San Antonio this October! Join us for learning, networking, and inspiration: https://sm.eatright.org/FNCE26SMTK 🙌 #FNCE

We're excited to welcome your 2026-2027 Regional Directors! Northeast Regional Director: @poeshetty Paulina Shetty MS, RDN, DipACLM, FACLM

This opportunity will end tomorrow! Get quick bites of knowledge on food security with this microlearning CEU session! The CPE activity application for FoodSecure Learning: A Microlearning CEU is pending CDR review and approval for 1 Health Equity CPEUs. This engaging microlearning series equips registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) with practical, evidence-informed strategies to identify and address food insecurity in clinical settings. Through brief, interactive learning bursts, participants will build skills in food insecurity screening, patient-centered communication, and connecting individuals to nutrition and community resources, while deepening their understanding of how food insecurity impacts the nutrition care process. Designed for busy professionals, this flexible continuing education experience allows learners to engage with content in short (5-10 minutes), manageable segments, delivered once daily for six days, via email or text messaging. Important: Completion of all microlearning modules (six total, 5-10 minutes each) and the post-survey is required to be eligible for Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Participation in an optional dissertation research study is available in conjunction with these modules. This study has been reviewed and deemed exempt by the Northern Illinois University Institutional Review Board (Protocol # HS26-0399). Register today at the link in bio.

We're excited to welcome your 2026-2027 Regional Directors! Northwest Regional Director: @williambradley01 Logan Bradley MS, RD

This August, volunteers are invited to support the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri by helping sort, pack, and distribute food for families in need. This opportunity is a great way to give back to the community while making a direct impact on reducing food insecurity during the winter months. By working together, volunteers can help ensure neighbors across the region have access to nutritious meals. Register today at the link in bio.