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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Donor Spotlight: MetLife Foundation

MetLife Foundation supports the Academy Foundation through the RD-Parent Empowerment Program created to increase family involvement in children’s healthy choices. In collaboration with Healthy Children Healthy Futures and funded by the MetLife Foundation, this unique program brings the expertise of RDs into school and community settings to educate and empower parents to improve their families’ eating and physical activity habits. A $225,000 grant from the MetLife Foundation has allowed 12 RDs to lead projects in San Francisco, Chicago and Washington DC. Over 150 parents in 3 communities have learned how to shop smart, cook healthy and eat right because of this program. MetLife Foundation was created in 1976 to continue MetLife’s longstanding tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement. Since it was established, MetLife Foundation has provided more than $530 million in grants. For more information please visit www.metlife.com/metlife-foundation/.

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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.