Today’s Dietitian
Vol. 28 No. 3 P. 4
In May, health care organizations from across the country mount an annual initiative as part of Women’s Health Month to prioritize and support women’s wellness through multiple avenues, including increasing visibility of health conditions affecting women. Endometriosis is a condition diagnosed in roughly one in 10 US women typically between the ages of 25 and 40. It may often come with an array of debilitating symptoms, including severe abdominal pain (especially right before or during menstruation), digestive issues, fatigue, and problems with fertility. Additionally, many of those with this condition will experience immune system dysregulation and hypersensitivities. With limited treatment options available, some women may fall prey to fringe therapies or extremely restrictive diets out of desperation to find relief. Our cover story, “The Role of Nutrition in Endometriosis,” examines what the latest research has to say about diet’s impact and what RDs specializing in these cases have found works—or not—to support their patients.
Also in the issue, we address some of the biggest national policy changes affecting nutrition and dietitians in 2026 with our anticipated Special Edition of Ask the Expert, “The New Dietary Guidelines;” a feature discussing the new push for increased nutrition education for medical students and how dietitians can position themselves to advocate for improved referrals to nutrition experts, “Interdisciplinary Care Starts Here;” and a review of policy levers dietitians can access as Farm Bill negotiations and funding considerations for conservation and climate unfold and continue to greatly impact public and individual health in the feature, “Promoting Agricultural Resilience.”
The ongoing food additive controversy takes new shape in our feature story, “Emulsifiers, Dysphagia, & Gut Health,” as we explore whether the science supports assertions that these ingredients may worsen eosinophilic esophagitis, dysphagia, and IBS.
As dietitians, we are all very familiar with the Med diet and the research backing its use for prevention and management of countless conditions. With the Med diet nationally recognized in May alongside women’s health, we take an off-the-beaten-path approach to honoring its layered and rich geographical and cultural history with a personal touch in the latest Cultural Foodways showcase.
And don’t forget! The Today’s Dietitian 13th annual Spring Symposium in Orlando is right around the corner, May 17–20. It’s not too late to register for this one-of-a-kind event and we hope to see you there!
I hope you enjoy the issue!
— Heather Davis, MS, RDN, LDN, editor
TDeditor@gvpub.com