The world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Formerly the American Dietetic Association

a Publication for members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic

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Foundation's New Giving Club: NEW - Early Professionals Eat Right Society

The Foundation's giving society, The Eat Right Society, to recognize donors that support the Foundation's many important initiatives. Learn More »

Donor Spotlight: Ajinomoto
The Academy Foundation was thankful to have Ajinomoto as a 2012 FNCE Foundation supporter. The company's philosophy is to contribute significant advances in food and health on a global basis and, ultimately, to create a better life for all.

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Foundation's New Giving Club

NEW - Early Professionals Eat Right Society

The Foundation's giving society, The Eat Right Society, to recognize donors that support the Foundation's many important initiatives. Learn More »

Annual Fund

The Annual Fund generates revenue for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation to continue its mission of advancing public health utilizing the expertise of Registered Dietitians. Unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund are directed to the areas of greatest immediate need.

Funding

In 2011-2012, the Foundation has:

Awarded 243 scholarships totaling nearly $515,000.
Announced the third $35,000 Research Grant funded by the Research Endowment.
Provided over $176,000 in Research Grants.
Granted $500,000 through the General Mills Champions® for Healthy Kids Grant Program.
Expanded the Kids Eat Right effort.
Provided nearly $330,000 in awards for dietetics professionals.

Leadership

Supporting fundraising activities enables the Foundation to continue its leadership role in:

Being the largest provider of scholarships and awards to dietetics professionals.
Supporting dietitian-led research through the Research Endowment.
Equipping dietetics professionals to help children learn lifelong healthy eating habits.

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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is the world's largest charitable organization (501c3) focused on food, nutrition and dietetics. Academy Foundation is dedicated to working with the Registered Dietitian to help kids and their families eat right.
Participate in the only political action committee broadly focused on food, nutrition and health. If dietetics is your profession, politics is your business!
Through accreditation of more than 600 undergraduate and graduate didactic, dietetic technician and supervised practice programs, the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics ensures entry-level education meets quality standards.
The Commission on Dietetic Registration awards credentials to individuals at entry and specialty levels who have met CDR's standards for competency to practice in the dietetics profession.