ADA MEMBERSHIPLeading the Future of

Dietetics Through Community and Commitment

ADA MEMBERSHIPLeading the Future of

Dietetics Through Community and Commitment

Who Are We?Who Are We?

• Founded in 1917

• Nearly 65,000 members

• 65% of the registered dietitians

• 40% of the dietetic technicians, registered

• Founded in 1917

• Nearly 65,000 members

• 65% of the registered dietitians

• 40% of the dietetic technicians, registered

The ADA Community

• Committed, dedicated professionals

Improving the health and nutrition of all people

ADA’s Mission

Leading the Future of Dietetics

ADA’s Vision

ADA members are the most valued source of food and nutrition services

ADA’s Strategic Goals

• Build an aligned, engaged and diverse membership

• Influence key food, nutrition and health initiatives

• Impact the research agenda and facilitate research supporting the dietetics profession

•Increase demand for and utilization of services provided by members

•Empower members to compete successfully in a rapidly changing environment

•Proactively focus on emerging areas of food and nutrition

ADA’s Strategic Goals

ADA’s Values

•Customer focus

•Integrity

•Innovation

•Life-Long Learning

ADA’s Values

• Collaboration

• Inclusivity

• Social Responsibility

TANGIBLE BENEFITS

INTANGIBLE BENEFITS

How do you benefit?

ADA’s Member-Only Web Site

ADACareerLinkADACareerLink

ADA Times

Journal of theAmerican Dietetic Association

Daily NewsDaily News

• Free news report

• E-mailed each weekday

• Summary of nutrition news

ADA’s E-Publications

•CEO Digest

•On the Pulse

•Online referral service

www.eatright.org

Nationwide Nutrition Nationwide Nutrition NetworkNetwork

Center for Professional DevelopmentADA Center forProfessional Development

www.eatright.org Click Professional

Development

Member Advantage Program (MAP)

Optional Member BenefitsDiscounts on:

• Professional liability insurance • Credit card services• Car rentals• Auto and home owners

insurance• Travel

Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo

Chicago, ILOctober 25-28, 2008

www.eatright.org/fnce

• Keep abreast of trends• Specialized areas of practice• Newsletters• Fact sheets• Connect with colleagues • Professional opportunitiesProfessional opportunities

Dietetic Practice GroupsDietetic Practice Groups

Affiliate Dietetic Affiliate Dietetic AssociationsAssociations

National Nutrition Month®

A Voice inShaping

Public Policy

A Voice inShaping

Public Policy

• Influence direction of legislation• Testify on Capitol Hill• Help shape health policies

Code of Ethics

Provides guidance to dietetics practitioners in our professional practice

Issues Management

•Professional

•Association

•Operational

Nutrition Care Manual

Evidence Analysis Library

Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework

ADA membership

Provides a committed community of dietetics

professionals, supporting you individually and

collectively --

Together members are leading the future of

dietetics.

Join ADA

• Be an active participant• Take personal accountability

• Personal and professional satisfaction awaits

ADA Contact InformationMember Service Center800/877-1600, ext.5000 Weekdays 8AM to 5PM Central Time

Member-Only Web sitewww.eatright.orgE-mailmembrshp@eatright.org

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