News and Media Info

As food and nutrition experts, AZDA members are the best source for credible, accurate, evidence-based and timely food and nutrition information. Registered Dietitians (RD) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR) can communicate the latest nutrition research in easy to understand language and offer practical solutions for consumers to eat right.

The goal of AZDA’s media committee is to help the media report relevant, current, science-supported facts about food, nutrition, culinary nutrition and food safety.

If you would like to interview a nutrition expert for your story,
we will help you find the right registered dietitian. Arizona dietitians work in various settings including research and academia, hospitals, community health, private practice and the food industry.

Please contact the AZDA State Media Representative
Katie McWhirter, MS, RDFacilitating the connection of qualified nutrition and food experts to the media results in a win-win for all members of the community.



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