Optimizing the health of Missourians through food and nutrition

The MOAND Annual Conference Planning Committee is currently accepting speaker proposals for the 2027 Annual Conference which planned for April 10th at The Broadway Hotel in Columbia, MO. In exchange for your presentation, we offer the following speaker package*: $300 honorarium or $300 travel stipend per accepted session Registration to the full conference *If you elect to have multiple speakers during the session, please note that the speaker package does not increase All proposals are due on or before December 1, 2026, by electronic submission. Acceptance notification will be sent via email in January 2027. Submit today at the link in bio.

Advancing Nutrition Education Through Lifestyle Medicine: Integrating the Academic Certification Pathways into Your Nutrition Curriculum Hosted by the Northeast Region. As healthcare increasingly shifts toward prevention, treatment, and risk reduction through evidence-based lifestyle interventions, academic programs have a unique opportunity to prepare future registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) with highly sought-after competencies in lifestyle medicine. Join Kelly Freeman, MS, RDN, FACLM, DipACLM, and Melissa Bernstein, PhD, RDN, FAND, as they introduce the ACLM Academic Pathways leading to lifestyle medicine certification. They will explore how integrating lifestyle medicine education into dietetics curricula can enhance program value, strengthen student recruitment and retention, support career satisfaction, and help programs differentiate themselves in a competitive educational landscape. The webinar will provide an overview of lifestyle medicine, review the Academic Pathways to certification available to eligible students and faculty, and highlight the benefits of preparing graduates to become leaders in lifestyle medicine. Attendees will also hear a case study from Rosalind Franklin University showcasing how this institution successfully integrated the opportunity into its educational offerings and the impact on learners and faculty. Register today at the link in bio.

SAVE THE DATE! Join us for the 2027 MOAND Annual Conference! Date: April 9–10, 2027 Location: The Broadway Hotel Address: 1111 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201 Mark your calendars and plan to join us for another great conference filled with learning, connection, and professional growth. More information is coming soon! Stay tuned for details on registration, speakers, the agenda, and more. We can’t wait to see you in Columbia!

Join Recognition Chair Karin Pennington for a Coffee Chat to learn about the MOAND Stipend Application process. Register today at the link in bio.

Please note that space for this event is limited, so we'd love for you to arrive a little early — about 10-15 minutes before we start — so we can get everyone settled in comfortably. Join the Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for a FNCE networking event at Yard House in San Antonio! We're so excited to have you join us! If your plans change and you're no longer able to make it, please cancel your RSVP as soon as you can so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist (don't worry, we'll have one ready!). We ask that you plan to stay for the full event, from 6-8 PM. We'll be gathered together at the high tops in the main dining area, with everyone seated by 6 PM. Appetizers are on us! Any additional food or drinks you'd like beyond that will be self-pay. Can't wait to see you there! Register today at the link in bio.

SAVE THE DATE! Join us for the 2027 MOAND Annual Conference! Date: April 9–10, 2027 Location: The Broadway Hotel Address: 1111 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201 Mark your calendars and plan to join us for another great conference filled with learning, connection, and professional growth. More information is coming soon! Stay tuned for details on registration, speakers, the agenda, and more. We can’t wait to see you in Columbia!

Early registration rates end today! Joining Member is for full conference registration only and includes the option to become an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) member, if qualified, for the Active – Credentialed, Active – Nutrition Professional, or Associate membership categories at a discounted member price which is included in the FNCE® rate. Join and register now at the link in bio.

Please note that space for this event is limited, so we'd love for you to arrive a little early — about 10-15 minutes before we start — so we can get everyone settled in comfortably. Join the Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for a FNCE networking event at Yard House in San Antonio! We're so excited to have you join us! If your plans change and you're no longer able to make it, please cancel your RSVP as soon as you can so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist (don't worry, we'll have one ready!). We ask that you plan to stay for the full event, from 6-8 PM. We'll be gathered together at the high tops in the main dining area, with everyone seated by 6 PM. Appetizers are on us! Any additional food or drinks you'd like beyond that will be self-pay. Can't wait to see you there! Register today at the link in bio!

Big news for Missouri dietitians! Through the collective advocacy efforts of MOAND and its members, Missouri achieved significant legislative victories this session. These changes mean Missouri will soon join the Dietitian Licensure Compact, and new graduates will be able to receive a one-time temporary license, allowing them to work as they prepare for their registration exam. Here is what to expect regarding timelines and next steps: Dietitian Licensure Compact: State & National Staging: State board administrators at the Missouri Division of Professional Registration are onboarding with the National Compact Commission, which involves syncing state licensing data and updating local regulations. Licensure & Fees: Dietitians will keep their main Missouri license through the State Committee of Dietitians. To practice in other states, RDs will need to buy a separate "Compact Privilege" which includes a national administrative fee along with a fee determined by the remote state. Timeline: Since building the national data system and integrating with states takes time, the ability to issue privileges is not expected to begin until 2027. Temporary Licensure: Temporary licenses cannot be issued immediately after the law takes effect August 28, 2026. Rulemaking & Required Approvals: The State Committee of Dietitians must draft rules, set up application fee structures, and get approvals from the Division of Professional Registration, the Department of Commerce and Insurance, and the Governor's Office before filing. Timeline: The rulemaking process usually takes at least 9 months to finish. Stay connected with MOAND for ongoing updates as we advocate for and communicate important changes affecting Missouri dietitians. For additional information, check local board schedules through the Missouri Division of Professional Registration and the National Compact Commission (click the drop down by Compact Commission at the top for more documents). Do you have questions about temporary and compact licensing? Send them to us so we can answer them in an upcoming webinar! Find those links and more at the link in bio!

SAVE THE DATE! Join us for the 2027 MOAND Annual Conference! Date: April 9–10, 2027 Location: The Broadway Hotel Address: 1111 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201 Mark your calendars and plan to join us for another great conference filled with learning, connection, and professional growth. More information is coming soon! Stay tuned for details on registration, speakers, the agenda, and more. We can’t wait to see you in Columbia!