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The Chicago-based Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, with over 100,000 credentialed practitioners. Visit the Academy online 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at your convenience and discover a wealth of information at your fingertips!
Check the information below for specific email addresses and phone numbers by department.
Headquarters
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
Phone: 800/877-1600
Phone: 312/899-0040
Washington, D.C. Office
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
1120 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 460
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone: 800/877-0877
Phone: 202/775-8277
Accounting
For information regarding invoices and/or refunds for products or services as well as collection of these invoices:
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4887)
Fax: 312/899-4873
Email: accounting@eatright.org
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
For information regarding:
- Accredited programs for dietitian/nutrition students: Coordinated Programs, Didactic Programs and Dietetic Internships
- Accredited programs for dietetic technician students
- Computer matching for dietetic internships
- Sponsoring organizations eligibility requirements, Standards of Education and policies for accreditation
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 5400)
Email: acend@eatright.org
Affiliates
For information regarding affiliate (state) organizations:
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4852)
Email: affiliate@eatright.org
Careers in Dietetics
For entry-level career guidance, including education requirements:
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 5400)
Email: education@eatright.org
Center for Lifelong Learning
For information regarding Continuing Professional Education (CPEU) Offerings and the Center for Lifelong Learning, (i.e. FNCE® Call for Educational Sessions, FNCE® Call for Abstracts) overall continuing professional development and education):
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4895)
Email: cpd@eatright.org
For information regarding FNCE® workshops/excursions, FNCE® Student Host Program, FNCE® State Volunteer Committee, online certificates of training and eLearning modules:
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4897)
Email: cpd@eatright.org
For information regarding FNCE® speakers, FNCE® app, and Lifelong Learning webinars:
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4867)
Email: cpd@eatright.org
Classified Advertising
Adam Moorad
Phone: 212/633-3122
Email: a.moorad@elsevier.com
Code of Ethics
For questions, comments and requests for information regarding the Academy's Code of Ethics.
Barbara Visocan, MS, RDN, LDN, FADA, FAND
Vice President, Member Services
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
For information regarding:
- Eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Dietetic, Technician Registered
- Computer-based testing information
- Eligibility requirements for Board Certification as a Specialist in Renal Nutrition, Pediatric Nutrition, Sports Dietetics, Gerontological Nutrition and Oncology Nutrition
- Verification of Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Dietetic Technician, Registered, Fellow and/or Specialty Certification status
- Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Dietetic Technicians, Registered
- Prior approval of CPE activities for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Dietetic Technicians, Registered
- List of prior approved CPE activities by location, topic and date
- Assess & Learn Series for Dietetic Professionals
- Adult, and Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management Certificate Programs
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 5500)
Email: cdr@eatright.org
Corporate Relations Sponsorship
For information regarding Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics corporate relations sponsorship opportunities:
Jennifer Horton
Director of Corporate Relations
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4804)
Email: jhorton@eatright.org
Daun Longshore
Corporate Relations Senior Manager
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4789)
Email: dlongshore@eatright.org
Dietetic Practice Groups
For information regarding the dietetic practice groups:
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 5000)
Email: dpgmigrelations@eatright.org
Evidence Analysis Center
Information on the Evidence Analysis Library, systematic reviews, evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, position papers and NutriGuides mobile app.
Toni Acosta
Director
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4832)
Email: eal@eatright.org
Executive Office
Patricia M. Babjak
Office of the CEO
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4856)
Email: pbabjak@eatright.org
External Relations
The Academy's work with non-government professional organizations and coalition projects:
Mary Beth Whalen
Vice President/Executive Director
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4820)
Email: mwhalen@eatright.org
Finance and Administration
Finance and Administration is responsible for finance, accounting, information technology, network operations, office services and procurement.
Paul Mifsud
Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4730)
Email: pmifsud@eatright.org
Find an Expert Directory
For information regarding how to join the referral service available to the Academy's Active Category members who are also registered dietitian nutritionists or dietetic technicians, registered:
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 5000)
Email: findanrdn@eatright.org
Food & Nutrition
Launched in February 2012, Food & Nutrition is the Academy's new magazine for members and professionals. Previously, ADA Times was the organization's award-winning member magazine from 2003-2011. Its final issue was published in Fall 2011.
Email: foodandnutrition@eatright.org
Foundation
For information regarding scholarships, awards, the annual fund, giving opportunities and corporate programs:
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4773)
Email: foundation@eatright.org
Government Relations
For information regarding Academy action on food- and nutrition-related legislation and regulations:
Policy Initiatives and Advocacy
Phone: 800/877-0877; 202/775-8277
Fax: 202/775-8284
Email: govaffairs@eatright.org
Jeanne Blankenship, MS, RD
Vice President of Policy Initiatives and Advocacy
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 6004)
Email: jblankenship@eatright.org
House of Delegates
For questions, comments and requests for information regarding Academy House activities:
Email: hod@eatright.org
Charlene Rice
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4892)
Human Resources
For advertised Academy internal position openings, refer to Employment Opportunities.
Carrolyn Patterson
Senior Director
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4729)
Fax: 312/899-4766
Information Technology
IT supports the Academy's internal computer network, database applications, computer hardware and software and e-commerce solutions.
Email: webstrategy@eatright.org
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the official research publication of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
General Information
Phone: 312/899-4831
Email: journal@eatright.org
Advertising Sales
Joe Skey
Phone:856/325-7977
Email: j.skey@elsevier.com
Classified Ads
Adam Moorad
Phone: 212/633-3122
Email: a.moorad@elsevier.com
List Rental Service
Academy Member Email and List Rental Program
InFocus Marketing
Phone: 800/708-LIST (5478)
Email: sales@InfocusMarketing.com
Academy Spokespeople Mailing Information
Strategic Communications
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4806)
Email: StratComm@eatright.org
Media Relations
For media professionals looking for press materials or to interview an Academy spokesperson:
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4769)
Email: media@eatright.org
Meetings
For information regarding the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™, other meetings and/or travel programs:
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4862)
Email: fnce@eatright.org
Member Interest Groups (MIGs)
For information related to the formation of, or questions about current Member Interest Groups (MIGs):
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 5000)
Email: dpgmigrelations@eatright.org
Member Service Center and Membership Development
For information regarding:
- Academy member profile/account support
- Qualifications for Academy membership and application processing
- Membership renewal
- Member benefits programs (e.g., EatRight Careers job board, eMentoring, Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND), Find an RDN, National Honors and Awards, Promoter Program)
- Member Advantage Program (discounts, insurance and services)
- Student member programs
- Diversity programs and awards
- Academy products/services catalog or to place a credit card order
- Status of an existing product order
- Referrals to RDNs for consumers or businesses
- General information about Academy teams, products and services
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 5000)
Fax: 312/899-4812
Email: membership@eatright.org
National Nutrition Month®
For information regarding National Nutrition Month® items and promotion:
General inquiries: nnm@eatright.org
Permission requests: permissions@eatright.org
Nominations and Elections
Joan Schwaba, MS, RD
Director, Strategic Management
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4798)
Email: jschwaba@eatright.org
Nutrition Information Services
Information services and resources for Academy members including Ask the Nutrition Information Services quick reference assistance.
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4853 or 4784)
Email: nis@eatright.org
Nutrition Care Manual (NCM)
To subscribe to the Nutrition Care Manual or for questions concerning your subscription to the Nutrition Care Manual:
Email: ncmsupport@eatright.org
Nutrition Services Coverage
For information regarding Medicare MNT, insurance coverage and codes of nutrition services:
Email: reimburse@eatright.org
Marsha Schofield, MS, RD, LD, FAND
Senior Director
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 1762)
Email: mschofield@eatright.org
Karen Ferrantella, RDN, LD
Manager of Advocacy and Communications
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4761)
Email: kferrantella@eatright.org
Office Services and Procurement
- Facilities Management; Reception
- Procurement; Mailroom
- Inventory Control/Warehouse
Permissions and Reprint Policy
Content Found on our Website
Find information on reprint and permissions for the Academy website.
Content Found in Other Academy Products
Content located in Academy books, brochures, electronic toolkits and e-books, downloadable pdfs, EAL, NCP, NCM resources, and all other items sold through our Products & Services Catalog, are protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 United States Code). Permission is required before reprinting, adapting, or reusing this content. To obtain permission to reprint any Academy articles in accordance with our policy, please email permissions@eatright.org with any questions, or submit a completed application.
Position and Practice Papers
For information regarding questions, comments and requests for Academy positions and practice papers:
Email: ppapers@eatright.org
Public Relations
For members of the public seeking health and nutrition resources or information and inquiries about the Academy and its programs, contact:
Email: media@eatright.org
Publications
The Academy publishes a wide variety of consumer and professional publications, plus video and CD-ROM products available in the eatrightSTORE. To request a print catalog or to inquire about a product:
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 5000)
Email: sales@eatright.org
Quality Management
For information regarding Accreditation Organization Standards and Quality Improvement Initiatives:
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4861)
Email: quality@eatright.org
Research and Strategic Business Development
Email: NRN@eatright.org
Sales/Customer Service
For information regarding Academy products:
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 5000)
Email: sales@eatright.org
Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework
For information regarding the Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance:
Phone: 312/899-0040 (ext. 4861)
Email: quality@eatright.org
Technical Questions Regarding the Academy's Website
For answers to technical questions regarding the Academy's website:
Email: webstrategy@eatright.org