PRO-SCIENCE
These sources consist of legitimate science or are evidence-based through credible scientific sourcing. Legitimate science follows the scientific method, is unbiased, and does not use emotional words. These sources also respect the consensus of experts in the given scientific field and strive to publish peer-reviewed science. Some sources in this category may have a slight political bias but adhere to scientific principles. See all Pro-Science sources.
- Overall, we rate Eatright.org (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) as Least Biased and Pro-Science based on its evidence-based health content and lack of political positioning. We rate its Factual Reporting as High due to credentialed authorship, transparent ethics policies, and alignment with established medical and nutritional science.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: PRO-SCIENCE (-0.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (0.5)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Eatright.org is the official website of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, described on its About page as the world’s largest organization of nutrition and dietetics practitioners, representing more than 112,000 credentialed professionals. Founded in 1917 as the American Dietetic Association, it adopted its current name in 2012. The organization focuses on research, education, professional standards, and public health advocacy related to food and nutrition.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Academy operates as a 501(c)(6) trade association based in Chicago, Illinois. Revenue sources include membership dues, credentialing and examination fees, publications, education programs, meetings, and corporate sponsorships. The organization publicly outlines its Code of Ethics for RDNs and NDTRs, which emphasizes science-based decision-making and professional accountability.
Analysis / Bias
Eatright.org publishes nutrition guidance, research summaries, and professional resources rather than political news. Content such as Family Dinners for a Healthy Heart provides evidence-based dietary recommendations aligned with established cardiovascular health guidelines.
Similarly, Beyond Blood Glucose: How GLP-1s are Changing Diabetes Management explains FDA-approved medications, mechanisms of action, benefits, and risks in a clinical, educational tone. Articles identify credentialed contributors (RDNs) and are reviewed by Academy staff.
The site also provides public-facing services such as its Find a Nutrition Expert directory, reinforcing its professional rather than ideological mission.
While the Academy has faced historical criticism over corporate sponsorship relationships, the content reviewed here reflects mainstream medical and nutritional consensus and does not promote partisan viewpoints.
Failed Fact Checks
- No failed fact checks were identified. Content is science-based, credential-reviewed, and aligned with established public health standards.
Overall, we rate Eatright.org (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) as Least Biased and Pro-Science based on its evidence-based health content and lack of political positioning. We rate its Factual Reporting as High due to credentialed authorship, transparent ethics policies, and alignment with established medical and nutritional science. (D. Van Zandt (02/27/2026)
Source: https://www.eatright.org/
Last Updated on February 27, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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