Diversity News

THE CT ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS AND THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS  SHARED VISION & MISSION:

Vision: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership will be comprised of richly diverse, culturally proficient nutrition and dietetics practitioners, functioning  in an environment where respect, appreciation, equity and inclusion are core values.

Mission: Enhance the diversity of nutrition and dietetics providers so that they more closely resemble the communities they serve, providing all practitioners with vital tools to practice culturally proficient care.

Definition: The Academy values and respects the diverse viewpoints and individual differences of all people. The Academy’s mission and vision are most effectively realized through the promotion of a diverse membership that reflects cultural, ethnic, gender, racial, religious, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, geographical, political, educational, experiential and philosophical characteristics of the public it services. The Academy actively identifies and offers opportunities to individuals with varied skills, talents, abilities, ideas, disabilities, backgrounds and practice expertise.


ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS RESOURCES: DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

American society, leaders and organizations must commit to doing more to address systemic racism and pervasive inequities across all facets of society. The Academy has posted a list of diversity and inclusion resources, with more to come under the guidance of the National Organization of Blacks in Dietetics and Nutrition member interest group.

National Organization of Blacks in Dietetics and Nutrition (NOBIDAN) — What can you do now? In a recent letter to its members, NOBIDAN leaders suggest donating to:

For additional information go to https://www.eatrightpro.org/practice/practice-resources/diversity-and-inclusion?_zs=hUwEa&_zl=s6G92


Additional Resources

ACEND Resources

Foundation Awards and Scholarships

Member Interest Groups

MIGs are groups of Academy members that reflect the many characteristics of the profession and the public it serves. Academy MIGs include:

Books & Subscriptions

  • Nutrition Care Manual®: Quick Guides for Assessing Food/Nutrition and Culture for Ecuador, India, the Philippines and Saudi Arabia are available with a subscription
  • Cultural Competency for Nutrition Professionals: This online publication provides an overview of 28 cultures and their food practices with the goal of supporting appropriate health care for serving diverse patient populations.

Resources From Other Organizations

Building Healthy Inclusive Communities through the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) — GRAIDs (PDF)

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