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January 4, 2012
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The American Dietetic Association, the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, has officially changed its name to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The change took effect January 1. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has been in existence since 1917 as the American Dietetic Association, after working to feed the troops healthfully during World War I.
Protecting the public's health is the highest priority of the Academy and our members, and our new name complements our focus: the nutritional well-being of the American public. The name, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, promotes the strong science background and academic expertise of our members, primarily registered dietitians. Nutrition science underpins wellness, prevention and treatment
The Academy's award-winning website remains www.eatright.org. The colorful Eat Right logo will stay a part of the organization's graphic identity. In addition, the ADA Foundation has become the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation.
Posted by Lisa at January 4, 2012 1:21 PM
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As a member, not sure I like the name change. Instead of ADA, is it now abbreviated AND?
Posted by: Laura at January 4, 2012 3:39 PM
Good question! I haven't seen it abbreviated anywhere...I'll keep my eye out for it.
Posted by: Lisa at January 5, 2012 2:17 PM