American Dietetic Association - ADA
Organization URL(s)
media@eatright.orgwww.eatright.org
Other Contact Information
120 South Riverside Plaza
Suite 2000
Chicago,
IL 60606--6995
800-877-1600 (Voice - Toll-free)
312-899-0040 (Voice)
Description
The American Dietetic Association (ADA), founded in 1917 as the professional society for dietitians, promotes the science of dietetics and nutrition, and public and professional education in these areas. ADA activities and services include continuing education programs, nutritional research, scholarships, consumer publications, educational publications for professionals, public awareness campaigns, and promulgation of educational standards.
Online Resources
- Find a Nutrition Professional: Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/home_4874_ENU_HTML.htm - Food and Nutrition Information Page
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/nutrition.html - Good Nutrition Reading List
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/nutrition_4927_ENU_HTML.htm - Nutrition Fact Sheets A-Z Index
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/nutrition_1065_ENU_HTML.htm
Print Resources
ADA publications include posters, consumer pamphlets on nutrition, catalogs, position papers, audiocassettes, novelty items, directories, standards, audiovisuals, books, lectures, professional guides, reports, policy statements, legislative materials, and media kits and news releases (for media only). Serial publication: Journal of The American Dietetic Association, monthly--research reports, professional trends, abstracts, book reviews, and news for members.