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Congratulations to Emily Mossey on the completion of her Dietetic Internship at Beth Israel and for being awarded BIDMC’s 2026 Adele Dronsick Award! This is awarded to one intern each year who best exhibits a positive attitude, professionalism and maturity, professional growth, intellectual curiosity and an appropriate sense of humor. Emily is so deserving and we could not be more proud!

Read about recent updates to the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid, based on a consensus report by the Italian Society of Human Nutrition, featured in this week's BU Today article with insights from Prof. Joan Salge Blake. See what students in the BU Global Programs course, SAR HS 408/608 Mediterranean Diet: Food, Culture, and Health have been up to this summer in Padua, Italy! This could be YOU next summer!

Cheese Is Now a Protein Source? Five Things to Know About the Updated Mediterranean Diet Revisions to the food pyramid reflect new research on nutrition, chronic disease prevention, and sustainability. BU nutrition expert Joan Salge Blake breaks down the key changes.

‼️IN PERSON EVENTS‼️ Come join us on campus for exclusive events this summer! Learn more about the Nutrition programs at Sargent College, our faculty, curriculum, and resources, including our simulation center.

Register at the link in bio, or reach out for specific questions!

TONIGHT! Join us virtually for a Graduate Nutrition Info Session at 7PM ET. Meet with student ambassadors and faculty to ask questions, learn more about the program, and get a feel for our community.

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We are thrilled to celebrate Dr. Joan Salge Blake, EdD, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, on being named a recipient of the 2026 Medallion Award! 🎉

This prestigious honor recognizes her outstanding contributions to the field of nutrition and dietetics, as well as her unwavering dedication to educating and inspiring future nutrition professionals.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Salge Blake on this well-deserved achievement. We are proud to have her as part of the BU Nutrition community! ❤️🤍

This past long weekend, our very own dietitians—current and future—made it to MAND’s Dietitian Day was hosted at Fenway Park. Dietitian Day brings together nutrition professionals, students, families, and supporters for a meaningful and fun way to connect and celebrate the work dietitians are doing across New England ⚾️ 🍎

A few weeks ago, our graduate students got to present on their experiences in each of their unique practicum placements!

This was a great opportunity for everyone to learn about each other’s experiences and understand all of the different things we can do in dietetics 🥬🥕

Congratulations to all our graduated Terriers! We are so proud of you and look forward to seeing the impact you make, whether your next stop is your Dietetic Internship, another degree program, or beyond!