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 Web site: 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 in a wide variety of settings, including academia, governmental agencies, non-profit research entities, private industry and clinical and translational research centers. Many members are involved in cutting-edge food and nutrition research projects sponsored by ADA, including the Evidence-Based Analysis Library and Position Paper authorship and reviews. The DPG has a liaison to the Dietetic Practice-Based Research Network and Research Committee of the American Dietetic Association.

Members lead and support nutrition research around the world. Their work is seen in the depth and breadth of research articles published regularly in scientific journals. RDPG dietitians help interpret findings to the public.

We offer a reduced membership fee for students who would like to do networking with the researchers they read about in their class. This RDPG offers the opportunity for them to ask questions from experts about their graduate research projects. In addition, the RDPG provides contacts and job opening announcements for students who may be interested in continuing in nutrition research after graduation.   

Benefits of Membership

  • Communication with other members via an electronic mailing list
  • Timely announcements of job openings, conferences and opportunities for grant funding
  • A Web site at www.researchdpg.org/ for RDPG information and current activities
  • Networking at the RDPG breakfast meeting and RDPG-sponsored sessions at FNCE with other dietitians working in research
  • Quarterly issues of the RDPG Newsletter The Digest, with articles by and about research dietitians. Earn continuing professional education units using eligible articles in The Digest.
  • Special awards are presented to RDPG members and student-members chosen after application and selection
  • Opportunity to apply for funding to attend a research conference

Research Officers 2009-2010


Membership Total

650 members

Newsletter Name and Unique Features

The Digest is the quarterly newsletter.

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

  • Health Implications of Dietary Fiber (2008)
  • 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 meeting at FNCE, giving members an opportunity for networking and discussion opportunities within the RDPG. Also, members communicate via the electronic mailing list and through the DPG Web site. The DPG sponsors a general research session and a clinical and translational 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.