<b>2008-2009 Dietetic Practice Groups</b>
2008-2009 Dietetic Practice Groups
Selecting a DPG below will allow you to read more about the group. If you have any questions, you can e-mail the ADA Practice Team at
practice@eatright.org, or by phone at 800/877-1600, ext. 4815.
- Behavioral Health Nutrition DPG (Formerly Dietetics in Developmental and Psychiatric Disorders DPG) Leading the future of dietetics practice in Behavioral Health Care.
- Clinical Nutrition Management DPG Managers who direct clinical nutrition programs across the continuum of care.
- Consultant Dietitians in Health Care Facilities DPG Practitioners typically employed under contract who provide nutrition consultation to acute and long-term-care facilities, home care companies, healthcare agencies and the foodservice industry.
- Diabetes Care and Education (DCE) DPG Members involved in patient education, professional education and research for the management of diabetes mellitus.
- Dietetic Educators of Practitioners (DEP) DPG Educators of dietetic practitioners for entry and advanced levels of dietetics practice.
- Dietetic Technicians in Practice DPG Dietetic Technicians, Registered, dietetic technician educators and others who are interested in Dietetic Technician, Registered practice and issues that directly affect the Dietetic Technician, Registered.
- Dietetics in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation DPG Practitioners who provide nutrition support, counseling, and education to clients undergoing rehabilitation in inpatient and outpatient centers, group homes, transitional living centers and industry.
- Dietitians in Business and Communications (DBC) DPG Food and nutrition professionals who are working for or conslting with local or global corporations, businesses or organizations in food, nutrition, communications, public relations, and healthcare industries, or who are self employed or business owners.
- Dietitians in Nutrition Support (DNS) DPG Practitioners integrating the science of enteral and parenteral nutrition to provide appropriate nutrition support to individuals in inpatient and outpatient settings, including transplantation, home care and pediatrics.
- Food & Culinary Professionals DPG Members who promote food education and culinary skills to enhance quality of life and health of the public.
- Healthy Aging DPG (Formerly Gerontological Nutritionists DPG) Practitioners who provide and manage nutrition programs and services to older adults in a variety of settings — community, home, healthcare facilities and education and research facilities.
- HIV/AIDS Dietetic Practice Group DPG Dietetics professionals sharing cutting-edge information on nutrition management of HIV/AIDS and providing an avenue for research, monitoring and advocacy for nutrition intervention.
- Hunger and Environmental Nutrition DPG HEN DPG members lead the future in sustainable and accessible food and water systems through dietetics education, research and action.
- Management in Food and Nutrition Systems DPG Food and nutrition care managers generally employed in institutions, colleges, and universities; includes directors of departments of facilities and administrative dietitians and technicians.
- Medical Nutrition Practice Group DPG Practitioners who practice a wide range of Medical Nutrition Therapy across the continuum of care in a variety of settings.
- Nutrition Education for the Public (NEP) DPG Practitioners involved in the design, implementation and evaluation of nutrition education programs for target populations.
- Nutrition Educators of Health Professionals (NEHP) DPG Members involved in education and communication with physicians, nurses, dentists, and other health care professionals.
- Nutrition Entrepreneurs (NE) DPG Nutrition Entrepreneurs (NE) DPG. "Experts in the Business of Nutrition.” Members include a diverse group of dietitians with entrepreneurial interests, such as starting a private practice, writing books and/or finding a business niche. Features six Specialty Groups: Authors, Speakers, Coaches, Corporate Health, Business and Internet Technology, and Private Practice.
- Nutrition in Complementary Care (NCC) DPG Dietetics professionals interested in the study of alternative and complementary therapies.
- Oncology Nutrition DPG Nutrition professionals involved in the care of cancer patients, cancer prevention and research.
- Pediatric Nutrition DPG Practitioners who provide nutrition services for the pediatric population in a wide variety of settings.
- Public Health/Community Nutrition DPG Nutrition professionals who provide nutrition services to all age groups in a community setting.
- Renal Dietitians DPG Practitioners who provide medical nutrition services to chronic kidney disease patients in dialysis facilities, clinics, hospitals, university settings and private practice.
- Research DPG Members who conduct research in various areas of practice and are employed in the different practice settings of dietetics.
- School Nutrition Services DPG School foodservice directors and nutrition educators employed in child nutrition programs, and corporate dietitians working in companies supplying products or services to school foodservice operations.
- Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN) DPG The SCAN DPG is leading the future of dietetics by promoting healthy, active lifestyles through excellence in dietetics practice in sports, cardiovascular, and wellness nutrition and the prevention and treatment of disordered eating.
- Vegetarian Nutrition DPG Nutrition professionals in community, clinical, education or foodservice settings who wish to learn about plant-based diets and provide support to individuals following a vegetarian lifestyle.
- Weight Management DPG The Weight Management DPG supports the highest level of professional practice in the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity throughout the life cycle.
- Women's Health DPG (Formerly Women's Health and Reproductive Nutrition DPG) Practitioners addressing women's health and nutrition care issues throughout the life cycle.
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