Information For Authors

Edge Magazine

Thank you for your interest in Nutrition & Foodservice Edge magazine, the official publication of Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (formerly Dietary Managers Association), one of the oldest and largest foodservice associations in the country.

Nutrition & Foodservice Edge is a trusted source of management and nutrition information for nearly 12,000 foodservice professionals across the country. Our members are dedicated professionals who work in senior healthcare, hospitals, assisted living/CCR/retirement, school foodservice, and other settings including corrections and military. They seek the latest information on nutrition and foodservice management. Just a sampling of the many topics we cover are: food safety and sanitation, medical nutrition therapy, patient care planning, foodservice equipment and technology, staffing issues, employee training, professional development, budgeting – and more.

Publication of Articles

We encourage and welcome submissions to Nutrition & Foodservice Edge. But before preparing an article for us, please discuss your idea with the editor. Upon receipt of your submission, please allow two to three weeks for manuscript review. Once accepted, your article will be assigned to an upcoming issue. Your article may be edited for brevity and clarity. After it appears in Nutrition & Foodservice Edge magazine, you will receive a PDF copy of your article.

For more information, please contact: 

Diane Everett, Editor
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine
Everett.dianej@gmail.com

Editorial Considerations

Your article submission should

  • Credit any sources used in the creation of your article, and cite references if appropriate.
  • Include a working title.
  • Get to the point as soon as possible.
  • Be well-written and factual.
  • Run between 1,000-1,500 words, depending on subject matter.
  • Include pertinent charts, graphs, photographs, and/or sidebars.
  • Use subheads to signal shifts in topic and bullets for better readability.
  • Include a one sentence bio on you, listing your name, title, company, city/state, and an email or website address.
  • Your article submission should not promote a product, service, or company.

AI Considerations

Authors may use AI to assist in development of a submission but not use as a substitute for the intellectual activities and creativity of the author. All content must be reviewed and free of copyright material.

Authors are required to disclose whether AI has been used in preparation of a document or other material.  Use footnote style disclosure. The use of spell check or grammar assistance does not necessarily require disclosure however considerable change in the tone of a document does require disclosure. 

Authors should utilize ethical approaches in the use of AI, including but not limited to, not entering confidential information or materials in to open generative AI tools, such as personal identifying information, research data, or client notes. The Author should also not use the submission in development or training of AI. 

2027 Editorial Calendar

For your information and inspiration, following is our current editorial calendar. In addition to the featured theme, each issue of Nutrition & Foodservice Edge covers several timely and important topics. Themes, it should be noted, may be amended or re-scheduled without prior notice.

January/February
Leading People & Building Teams
Materials Deadline: November 24, 2026

March/April
Safe Food, Safe Workplace
Materials Deadline: January 22, 2027

May/June
Menus, Meals, & Quality Food Service
Materials Deadline: March 22, 2027

July/August
Business & Financial Strategy
Materials Deadline: May 21, 2027

September/October
Foundations of Client-Centered Nutrition
Materials Deadline: July 22, 2027

November/December
Operational Excellence and CQI
Materials Deadline: September 15, 2027

Your Expertise is Appreciated

Although financial compensation is generally not provided for writing articles, we sincerely appreciate your efforts and willingness to share your expertise. By contributing to Nutrition & Foodservice Edge magazine, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you are helping advance the nutrition and foodservice management profession. In addition, publishing articles is an excellent networking tool. Remember, nearly 12,000 nutrition and foodservice professionals look to Nutrition & Foodservice Edge to help them meet job goals and challenges. CDM, CFPPs can earn up to four CE hours for their original public article that is industry-related to nutrition and foodservice management. Visit www.CBDMonline.org/maintain to learn more about earning CE for writing. 

Editorial Contact

Queries and manuscripts should be submitted to:
Diane Everett, Editor
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine
Everett.dianej@gmail.com