Research DPG

Research DPG

Members propose, assist with, complete, manage and disseminate research projects conducted in clinical, community, health care, laboratory and academic settings.


Dietetic Practice Group #54
Visit our new website: www.researchdpg.org

The Research Dietetic Practice Group’s mission is to lead the future of dietetics by promoting the conduct and application of research related to food, nutrition and dietetics. Our members are the most valued source for conducting, interpreting and applying research. Accordingly, members are employed from a variety of mechanisms and settings such as the General Clinical Research Centers, Translational Centers, governmental agencies, non-profit research entities and academe. “Help to lead the future of the profession by engaging in research,” says Chair, Dr. Debra Krummel. Many members are involved in cutting edge projects including the Evidence Based Analysis Library and Position Paper authorship and review. The DPG also has a liaison to the Dietetic Practice Based Research Network and Research Committee of the American Dietetic Association.

Benefits of Membership

  • Communication with other members via email lists and web site
  • Recruit graduate students and post-doctoral fellows via broadcast email list
  • Access RDPG’s web site for information, communication, and identification of colleagues
  • Network at FNCE with other individuals working in similar areas of research
  • Earn continuing professional education units via articles in the Digest
  • Get recognized for research dissemination via awards
  • Provide student recognition for thesis or doctoral research via award mechanism
  • Obtain travel monies to attend a research conference

Research Officers 2008-2009


Membership Total

Over 650 members

Newsletter Name and Unique Features

The Digest is the quarterly newsletter.

ADA Positions Involvement Research DPG authored or reviewed the following positions:

  • Dietary Fatty Acids
  • Fortification and Nutrition Supplements
  • The Roles of Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (2006)
  • Agricultural and Food Biotechnology (2006)
  • Nutrition for Women’s Health (2004)
  • Nutrition and Lifestyle for a Healthy Pregnancy Outcome (2002)
  • Total Diet Approach to Communicating Food and Nutrition Information (2002)

Awards, Grants, Scholarships, and Stipends

  • Published Paper Awards (for RDPG members only)
  • Meeting Stipends (for RDPG members only)
  • Graduate Student Paper Award (for RDPG members and their students only)
For more information, contact: Debra A. Krummel at Debra.krummel@uc.edu.


Networking, Business Meetings, Continuing Professional Education Events, Receptions

The Research DPG holds a breakfast reception and a business meeting at FNCE giving members an opportunity for networking. Also, members communicate via email lists and through the DPG web site. The DPG sponsor’s a research session at FNCE for continuing professional education credit.

Enhancement and Promotion of ADA's Strategic Initiatives and Campaigns

Member Initiative
RDPG supports this initiative by providing a new member packet, maintaining an email list, and providing a web site accessible to members. Awards recognize members and their students for their research endeavors.

Influence key food, nutrition, and health initiatives
By leading research, members are providing input to many initiatives.

Impact the research agenda and facilitate research supporting the dietetics profession
Over 50 Research DPG members are involved with the ADA Evidence Based Analysis library thereby impacting the profession. Members serve as liaisons to ADA Research Committee and the Dietetic Practice Based Research Network.

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