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| Formation | 1917 |
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| Founders | Lulu G. Graves, Lenna F. Cooper, and others[1] |
| Founded at | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| 36-0724760[2] | |
| Legal status | 501(c)(6) trade association |
| Purpose | To accelerate improvements in global health and well-being through food and nutrition. |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 41°52′47″N 87°38′19″W / 41.879751°N 87.638713°W |
| Ellen R. Shanley, MBA, RDN, CDN, FAND[3] | |
| Patricia Babjak[3]
Wylecia Wiggs Harris (starting July 1) [1] | |
Revenue (2019) | $36,686,239[4] |
| Expenses (2019) | $38,562,550[4] |
| Employees | 195[5] (in 2017) |
Volunteers (2017) | 540[5] |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | American Dietetic Association[6] |
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is a multi-unit enterprise that includes a 501(c)(6) trade association in the United States. With over 112,000 members, the association claims to be the largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. It has registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), nutrition and dietetics technicians registered (NDTRs), and other dietetics professionals as members.[7][8] Founded in 1917 as the American Dietetic Association, the organization officially changed its name to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2012.[8] According to the group's website, about 65% of its members are RDNs, and another 2% are NDTRs.[8] The group's primary activities include providing testimony at hearings, lobbying the United States Congress and other governmental bodies, commenting on proposed regulations, and publishing statements on various topics pertaining to food and nutrition.[7]
The association is funded by a number of food multinationals, pharmaceutical companies, and food industry lobbying groups, such as the National Confectioners Association.[9] The Academy has faced controversy regarding corporate influence related to its relationship with the food industry and funding from corporate groups such as McDonald's, Coca-Cola,[10] Mars, and others.[11][12]
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:4was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b "Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax". Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Internal Revenue Service. May 30, 2018.
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- ^ a b "About Us". www.eatrightpro.org. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Archived from the original on 2021-09-11. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
- ^ a b c "Who We Are". www.eatrightpro.org. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Archived from the original on 2021-03-04. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
- ^ "Meet Our Sponsors". www.eatrightpro.org. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Archived from the original on 2021-08-18. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
- ^ "Coca-Cola Ends Financial Sponsorship of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics". Nasdaq. Mike Esterl. 28 September 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
- ^ "Report Faults Food Group's Sponsor Ties". The New York Times. 22 January 2013. Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- ^ Simon, Michele (January 2013). "Are America's Nutrition Professionals in the Pocket of Big Food?" (PDF). Eat Drink Politics. Retrieved 4 October 2015.