Management in Food and Nutrition Systems DPG

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.


Dietetic Practice Group #41
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Members of Management in Food and Nutrition Systems are managers of food, nutrition and other services who work in a variety of settings: healthcare, college and university, corrections, long term care, hospitality, business, retail, industry and education. We combine management expertise with knowledge and skills in:

  • Food science and safety
  • Food service systems
  • Financial accountability
  • Nutrition in health and disease
  • Quality assurance and continuous improvement
  • Directing and integrating food and nutrition services

Through menus and services we are the link between our customers and their health and nutrition.  The objectives of MFNS are to:

  • Provide opportunities for networking and continuing professional education
  • Share information nationally and regionally
  • Proactively influence legislation and regulatory agency requirements
  • Provide tangible membership benefits
  • Identify and recognize member achievements
  • Improve the visibility of the management and dietetic practitioner
  • Seek membership involvement in proposals and research relating to practice

MFNS Officers

 Membership Total

1190

Newsletter Name and Unique Features

MarketLink is a quarterly publication that accepts advertising. Subscriptions to MarketLink for non-members who are ineligible for ADA membership, are available for $40.00. Contact Sue McGinley for payment information at Sue.McGinley@sodexhousa.com

Articles about successful management practices, interventions, strategies, educational materials and information about food and nutrition management are welcome and should be sent to the publications chair, Rita Berthelsen at rberthelsen@iwcc.edu

ADA Positions Involvement

  • Food and Water Safety

Awards, Grants, Scholarships and Stipends

  • Frakes Founders Award (a CPE scholarship for MFNS members only) — Contact Beth Labrador at the American Dietetic Association Foundation at Blabrador@eatright.org for an application and award criteria.

  • Graduate Study Award (for MFNS members only) — Contact Beth Labrador at the American Dietetic Association Foundation at Blabrador@eatright.org.