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Academy Membership

Join a community of peers who share your interests and goals, and help shape the voice of the profession. Access evidence-based resources that support your practice and gain professional development and connections to advance your career.

Member Benefits

Membership unlocks powerful benefits — free CPEs, evidence-based tools, and professional networking that keeps you inspired and connected.

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Professional Development & Education

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Professional Development & Education

Enhance your skills and advance your career by staying on top of the latest trends in food and nutrition science. Benefit from free webinars and discounted training programs to support your professional goals.
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Career Tools & Support

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Career Tools & Support

Explore new opportunities, benchmark your value and make informed career moves with the job board, salary calculator and exclusive compensation survey.
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Grants, Scholarships & Awards

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Grants, Scholarships & Awards

Access scholarships, grants, fellowships, awards and disaster relief funding through the Foundation, plus earn recognition via the National Honors and Awards and the prestigious Fellow (FAND) program.
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Community & Networking

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Community & Networking

Connect both in person and online with peers by joining state-level affiliates, specialized knowledge practice groups or member interest groups to network, share expertise and expand your professional contacts.
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Advocacy & Impact

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Advocacy & Impact

Make an impact by getting involved in the Academy’s advocacy efforts — ANDPAC, action alerts, advocacy summits and affinity groups. Amplify your voice and advocate for the profession at every level of government.
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Practice & Science

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Practice & Science

Gain powerful professional information through tools like the Evidence Analysis Library® (EAL®), Nutrition Research Network and position papers. Be a part of the groups that guide the direction of the profession.
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Publications & Subscriptions

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Publications & Subscriptions

Stay current and strengthen your practice with essential scientific and practical resources. Enjoy special pricing on top publications, the NCM®, eNCPT® and free access to Eat Right Weekly, SmartBrief and the EAL®.
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Exclusive Member Discounts

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Exclusive Member Discounts

Enjoy valuable financial and professional protection through exclusive access to the Academy credit card, professional liability coverage and a range of personal insurance options — including auto, home, pet and long-term care.

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Find the Right Membership for You

 

Active

Meets one or more of the following qualifications:

  • RD/RDN
  • NDTR/DTR
  • Active member of the Dietitians of Canada

Annual Dues

$234

One-Time Processing Fee

$25

Active Bachelor's Degree

Meets one or more of the following qualifications:

  • Has completed a dietetics program (Plan IV, Plan V, Didactic, Graduate, Dietetic Internship, Coordinated, AP4 or Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway [ISPP] programs) that the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) has accredited or approved

Annual Dues

$234

One-Time Processing Fee

$25

Active Advanced Degree

Active Advanced Degree

  • Master's degree or PhD in one of the following areas (dietetics, food and nutrition, nutrition, community/public health nutrition, food science or food service systems management)

Annual Dues

$234

One-Time Processing Fee

$25

Student

Meets one or more of the following qualifications:

  • Enrolled in an ACEND-accredited or approved dietetics program
  • Enrolled in a U.S. college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
  • Current Active member returning to school on a full-time basis

Annual Dues

$58

One-Time Processing Fee

None

International

Meets one or more of the following qualifications:

  • Has completed an RDN or NDTR international equivalent or an international Master's or Doctorate degree
  • Is a student enrolled in a food, nutrition or dietetics educational program

Annual Dues

$170

One-Time Processing Fee

$25

International

Meets one or more of the following qualifications:

  • Has completed an RDN or NDTR international equivalent or an international Master's or Doctorate degree
  • Is a student enrolled in a food, nutrition or dietetics educational program

Qualified International Advanced Degree Requirement

Formal training in food, nutrition or dietetics outside the United States and U.S. Territories verified by the country's professional dietetic association and/or country's regulatory body.

Annual Dues

$170

One-Time Processing Fee

$25

Associate

Meets one or more of the following qualifications:

  • Bachelors, master’s or doctoral degree from a U.S college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) in select fields*
  • Has a valid U.S. License or Certification

Annual Dues

$170

One-Time Processing Fee

$25

Associate

Meets one or more of the following qualifications:

  • Bachelors, master’s or doctoral degree from a U.S college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) in select fields*
  • Has a valid U.S. License or Certification

Accepted Valid U.S. Licenses or Certifications

  • Certified Culinary Professional*
  • Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP)*
  • Certified in Comprehensive Food Safety (CCFS)*
  • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)*
  • Certified Midwife (CM or CMN)
  • Certified Professional—Food Safety (CP-FS)*
  • Certified Sports Medicine Practitioner*
  • Clinical Psychologist (LCP or CP)
  • Clinical Social Worker (CSW, LSW or LCSW)
  • Dental Hygienist (BS-DH, RDH or LDH)*
  • Dentist (DDS or DMD)
  • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Pharmacist (RPh or PharmD)
  • Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Physician (MD or DO)
  • Physician Assistant (PA)
  • Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS or RS)
  • Registered Nurse (RN)*
  • School Nutrition Specialist (SNS)*
  • Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)

Annual Dues

$170

One-Time Processing Fee

$25

Shaping the future of thousands of food and nutrition professionals.

Hear from our members.

Antoinette Watkins
I value my membership because I’m able to obtain updated evidence-based research specific to food and nutrition. I also appreciate seeing colleagues and networking. I love being a dietitian. The annual meetings are exhilarating!
Antoinette Watkins, MS, RDN
Drew Hemler
I value Academy membership because it offers access to DPGs and MIGs where I can connect and build community with practitioners having similar expertise and lived experiences.
Drew Hemler, MSc, RD, CDN, FAND
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Being a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has been truly invaluable to me. Having access to this collective knowledge, advocacy, and community makes my membership an essential part of my professional growth.
April Milevski, MS, RDN

Additional Resources

Membership Questions? We're here to help.

Our Member Service Center offers prompt support for questions on membership, benefits, products, services or any other dietetics-related topics. Call or email us for personalized assistance. Hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Central time).
Phone: 800-877-1600, Option 1
International Phone: +1-312-899-0040, Option 1
Email: membership@eatright.org

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Members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics receive exciting benefits including complimentary continuing professional education opportunities, discounts on events and products in eatrightSTORE.org, invitations to exclusive members-only events and more!

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