National Nutrition Month: The Power of Compass Group’s RDNs

March 02, 2026

During National Nutrition Month®, we’re proud to celebrate the impact of our more than 3,000 Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs).  

Across corporate cafés, healthcare systems, K12 schools, college campuses, senior living, and world class cultural destinations, our RDNs support clients with insight, innovation, and evidence-based wellbeing strategies that extend far beyond the plate. 

Helping clients improve health outcomes, elevate employee wellbeing, and strengthen organizational culture, our RDNs partner with clients to deliver: 

  • Strategic wellbeing programming customized to population needs; 
  • Nutrition-aligned menu optimization that supports wellbeing, sustainability, and operational goals; 
  • Regulatory and compliance expertise, including allergen safety and accurate menu labeling; 
  • Teaching Kitchens and interactive activations that spark engagement and make healthy eating fun. 

“Working with Morrison Healthcare highlighted the critical importance of collaboration between chefs and registered dietitians. Patient menus are highly interdependent, and even minor ingredient or recipe changes can have significant consequences,” said Mike Panfil, Senior Director of Culinary, Compass Group Sustainability. “Careful planning across all meal periods is essential to ensure each patient receives the correct diet. This experience deepened my appreciation for the level of coordination required to support patient care through food.”  

“Our wellness team of dietitians are vital to the health and wellbeing of our campus communities, and the success of our organization,” said Joe Labombarda, Senior Vice President of Culinary, Chartwells Higher Ed. “The Chartwells Higher Ed wellness teams are so incredibly passionate, enabling our students and student athletes to perform and be their very best. We cannot thank you enough for your critical and underappreciated work.”  

This National Nutrition Month, join us in celebrating the 3,000+ Compass Group RDNs who help make food experiences both nourishing and memorable. To learn how Compass Group’s nutrition expertise can support your organization, contact us.