About MAND

The Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MAND) is an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Registered Dietitians of the MAND shape the food and nutrition choices of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its over 2000 members are committed to promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being.


MAND exists for its members and to promote Registered Dietitians as the best resource for food and nutrition information. The strongest asset of the organization is its members, who represent a wide range of settings and practice areas including:

  • Business
  • Clinical practice in hospitals and other health-care facilities
  • Consulting for food companies, corporations, public relations firms and media
  • Corporate wellness
  • Diet counseling
  • Education
  • Food and culinary arts
  • Food service management
  • Journalism
  • Medical nutrition therapy
  • Nutrition researchers
  • Private practice
  • Public health and community settings
  • Research
  • Schools
  • Sports nutrition
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