Hunger and Environmental Nutrition DPG

Hunger and Environmental Nutrition DPG

(Includes former Environmental Nutrition DPG)
HEN DPG members lead the future in sustainable and accessible food and water systems through dietetics education, research and action.
 


Dietetic Practice Group #15
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Members of the Hunger and Environmental Nutrition dietetic practice group promote optimal nutrition and well-being, acknowledging the interdependence of food and water security, health, agriculture and the environment. "HEN members are at work all along the cutting edge of our rapidly evolving food system", says Mary Jo Forbord, RD, 2007-2008 HEN Chair. "HEN leads by linking agriculture, food, health, environmental and hunger issues to chart a more sustainable course for the future, and this is a tremendous benefit to all dietitians, regardless of their area of practice."

HEN Vision
Leading the future in sustainable and accessible food and water systems through dietetics education, research and action.

HEN Mission
HEN members are the most valued source of nutrition services to promote access to nutritious food and clean water from a secure and sustainable environment.

HEN Goals

  • Empower food and nutrition professionals to form partnerships with organizations that complement the HEN DPG’s vision and mission.
  • Expand emerging career opportunities for food and nutrition professionals locally, nationally and internationally.
  • Build and retain an aligned, engaged and diverse membership.
  • Educate food and nutrition professionals and the public regarding the convergence of nutrition and community food security as related to the food and water supply.
  • Support food and nutrition professionals and others conducting and applying research.

Member Benefits
As a HEN member you will receive these benefits:

  • A quarterly newsletter rich with in-depth reporting on nutrition, food and water access, and sustainable food system issues.
  • Connection to an engaging electronic mailing list that provides discussion on relevant HEN topics.
  • Special subscription rate to the Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition published by The Haworth Press, Inc.
  • Special HEN DPG student membership rate.
  • CPEU opportunities through the newsletter and HEN planned FNCE activities.
  • E-zine updates on issues important to your professional life including legislation, trends and networking opportunities.
  • A Web site with resources on food and water security, hunger, sustainable food systems and much more.  Also a member-only section for quick access to newsletters and other member information.
  • Recognition of your efforts by peers with the opportunity to be nominated for the annual Excellence in Hunger and Environmental Nutrition and Excellence in Leadership in Hunger and Environmental Nutrition awards.
  • A voice and advocate within the ADA on hunger and environmental nutrition issues including position papers and backgrounders for the House of Delegates.
  • Opportunity to meet life long professional colleagues and friends that share your values and enthusiasm for creating an accessible and sustainable food system.
  • Networking opportunities at other related conferences, nationally and internationally.
  • Participation in the HEN Speaker’s Bureau to promote the HEN DPG messages.


HEN Officers

Membership Total
1075 HEN Members

HEN Networks:
The HEN DPG partners with other organizations with similar goals. They include:

  1. America’s Second Harvest
  2. Community Food Secure Coalition

HEN members are recognized nationally for their work within ADA including:

  • Served on the ADA House of Delegates Sustainable Food Systems Task Force and authored the Primer on Sustainable Food Systems and Emerging Roles of Food and Nutrition Professionals.
  • Provided input to the ADA Legislative and Public Policy Committee and ADA Government Affairs Office on federal farm and food legislation and the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act.
  • Authored or reviewed ADA position papers including: Food Insecurity and Hunger in the United States; Local Support for Nutrition Integrity in Schools; World Hunger, Malnutrition and Food Insecurity; and Dietetics Professionals Can Implement Practices to Conserve Natural Resources and Protect the Environment.
  • Assisted ADA with a response to the USDA on domestic and international food security and the Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program.
  • Provided talking points on the benefits of organic foods to ADA spokespersons.
  • Submitted input to ADA regarding the World Health Organization's Global Health Strategy.
  • Participated in ADA’s Policy, Initiatives and Advocacy (PIA) Task Force.

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