Food, Nutr, Dietetic as Prof Ch 2-5 Quiz
Mission statement of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics -
to empower members to be the nation's food and nutrition leaders
Vision statement of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics -
optimize health through food and nutrition
Values of the academy -
-customer focus
-integrity
-innovation
-social responsibility
-diversity
The strategic plan of the academy -
goal 1: The public trusts and chooses RDNs as food, nutrition, and health experts.
goal 2: Academy members optimize the health of individuals and populations served.
goal 3:Members and prospective members view the Academy as vital to professional success.
goal 4: Members collaborate across disciplines with international nutrition communities
Membership categories -
*Active members ($259/yr)
-Those meeting educational and experience requirements
-A person with an advanced degree in a closely related area of practice
-A DTR
*Retired (persons 62 yrs of age)
*Student ($58/year) persons enrolled in an accredited education program or active members returning
to school.
*Honorary board-selected persons who have made significant contributions to nutrition/dietetics.
*International (%195/yr) persons with training outside U.S. verified by the country's dietetics
regulatory body.
*Associate ($195/yr)—persons in allied fields with BS degree and training in a profession.
Benefits of membership -
*Websites, publications
-journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
-http://www.eatrightpro.org/
-EAL
*Continuing education
*Practice and career resources
*Networking
-Conferences -FNCE
*Policy initiatives and advocacy
*Honors and awards
*Professional insurance
, *Academy credit card
*Branding services
Governance of the Academy -
*Board of Directors (BOD) -elected
*House of Delegates (HOD) -elected
*Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
*Commission on Accreditation of Dietetic Education (ACEND)
The Board of Directors -
*Nineteen members responsible for:
-Strategic direction of the association
-Fiscal planning and budget
-Leadership for professional initiatives
-Select, support, and assess the CEO
-Appoint persons to represent the Academy
-Set guidelines for honors, awards, publications
-Administer and enforce the code of ethics
House of Delegates -
*Delegates elected by and represent states as determined by total state members
*Total of 105 members
*Other than state delegates, practice groups, CDR, ACEND, DTR, and student members represented
*House leadership team develops and implements program goals.
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) -
*Establishes and enforces standards for education and experience standards for dietitians and dietetic
technicians
*Approves programs that meet the standards
*Members are elected representing types of education programs on the council.
*DPD
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) -
*Sets certification and recertification standards for members
*Assists in developing and enforcing the code of ethics
*Prepares and administers the exam for RD status
*Recognizes specialty groups in areas of practice
Dietetic Practice Groups -
*25 practice groups with voluntary membership
*Membership based on interest and area of practice
*Groups offer networking and leadership development.
*Member groups also offered in subspecialty areas
Position Papers -
*Representation of Academy's stance on a current issue that affects nutritional health of the public
*Developed by HOD
*Based on authoritative and timely data aligned with the Academy goals, vision, and values
*Papers periodically reviewed, revised, omitted, or continued
Mission statement of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics -
to empower members to be the nation's food and nutrition leaders
Vision statement of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics -
optimize health through food and nutrition
Values of the academy -
-customer focus
-integrity
-innovation
-social responsibility
-diversity
The strategic plan of the academy -
goal 1: The public trusts and chooses RDNs as food, nutrition, and health experts.
goal 2: Academy members optimize the health of individuals and populations served.
goal 3:Members and prospective members view the Academy as vital to professional success.
goal 4: Members collaborate across disciplines with international nutrition communities
Membership categories -
*Active members ($259/yr)
-Those meeting educational and experience requirements
-A person with an advanced degree in a closely related area of practice
-A DTR
*Retired (persons 62 yrs of age)
*Student ($58/year) persons enrolled in an accredited education program or active members returning
to school.
*Honorary board-selected persons who have made significant contributions to nutrition/dietetics.
*International (%195/yr) persons with training outside U.S. verified by the country's dietetics
regulatory body.
*Associate ($195/yr)—persons in allied fields with BS degree and training in a profession.
Benefits of membership -
*Websites, publications
-journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
-http://www.eatrightpro.org/
-EAL
*Continuing education
*Practice and career resources
*Networking
-Conferences -FNCE
*Policy initiatives and advocacy
*Honors and awards
*Professional insurance
, *Academy credit card
*Branding services
Governance of the Academy -
*Board of Directors (BOD) -elected
*House of Delegates (HOD) -elected
*Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
*Commission on Accreditation of Dietetic Education (ACEND)
The Board of Directors -
*Nineteen members responsible for:
-Strategic direction of the association
-Fiscal planning and budget
-Leadership for professional initiatives
-Select, support, and assess the CEO
-Appoint persons to represent the Academy
-Set guidelines for honors, awards, publications
-Administer and enforce the code of ethics
House of Delegates -
*Delegates elected by and represent states as determined by total state members
*Total of 105 members
*Other than state delegates, practice groups, CDR, ACEND, DTR, and student members represented
*House leadership team develops and implements program goals.
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) -
*Establishes and enforces standards for education and experience standards for dietitians and dietetic
technicians
*Approves programs that meet the standards
*Members are elected representing types of education programs on the council.
*DPD
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) -
*Sets certification and recertification standards for members
*Assists in developing and enforcing the code of ethics
*Prepares and administers the exam for RD status
*Recognizes specialty groups in areas of practice
Dietetic Practice Groups -
*25 practice groups with voluntary membership
*Membership based on interest and area of practice
*Groups offer networking and leadership development.
*Member groups also offered in subspecialty areas
Position Papers -
*Representation of Academy's stance on a current issue that affects nutritional health of the public
*Developed by HOD
*Based on authoritative and timely data aligned with the Academy goals, vision, and values
*Papers periodically reviewed, revised, omitted, or continued
