The 2011 American Dietetic Association Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo kicked off with some interesting news an upcoming organizational name change .
In a letter to all members, current President Sylvia A. Escott-Stump explained that as of January 2012, the American Dietetic Association (ADA) will be known as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). “Why?”, you ask?
“This is a name that immediately and fully complements our focus: the nutritional well-being of the American public. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics promotes the strong science background and expertise of our members, primarily registered dietitians. Nutrition science underpins wellness, prevention and treatment.
An academy is “a society of learned persons organized to advance science.” This term describes our organization and immediately emphasizes the educational strength of our advice and expertise. By adding nutrition to our name, we communicate our capacity for translating nutrition science into healthier lifestyles for everyone. Keeping dietetics supports our history as a food and science-based profession.”
In a letter to all members, current President Sylvia A. Escott-Stump explained that as of January 2012, the American Dietetic Association (ADA) will be known as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). “Why?”, you ask?