President's Message
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The Long Island Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is a professional organization dedicated to serving as the liaison between Registered Dietitians, Dietetic Technicians- Registered and the communities of Long Island. It is our driven mission to educate members of our community who the food and nutrition experts are and how they can help improve their health and wellness potential.  The LIAND offers numerous opportunities for the community to meet registered dietitians in person in the form of interactive and educational health fairs, career fairs and our annual National Nutrition Month Food and Nutrition Expo.  The members of LIAND are able to improve their knowledge and expertise via multiple webinars, seminars, volunteer opportunities and networking events providing a minimum of 10 CPE credits per year.  For the prospective students, it is of benefit to attend many networking and volunteer opportunities to develop relationships with potential mentors and to increase their educational experience as a whole. 

As an organization, we take a responsible stance on corporate sponsorship only partnering with companies whom share our vision for a healthier Long Island.

As the need for wellness through nutrition increases in our area, LIAND plans to be the leader for professionals and members of the public.


Lucy Brown Pugliese​, MBA, RDN, CDN