Proposed 2027 Standards
The ACEND Board has released the proposed 2027 Accreditation Standards for Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Programs (CP), Didactic Programs (DPD), Internship Programs (DI), and Associate with Dietetic Technician option (DT). Note that international Standards are incorporated within the CP, DPD, DT Standards. The draft 2027 Standards are the results of a planned five-year review cycle of the 2022 Accreditation Standards to ensure compliance with USDE regulations.
ACEND requests your input on the draft 2027 Accreditation Standards and the associated competencies and performance indicators. There are four surveys:
- Draft 2027 Accreditation Standards
- Draft Competencies and Performance Indicators for Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Programs (CP) and Nutrition and Dietetics Internship Programs (DI)
- Draft Competencies and Performance Indicators for Nutrition and Dietetics Didactic Programs (DPD)
- Draft Competencies and Performance Indicators for Associate in Nutrition and Dietetics Programs with Dietetic Technician Option (DT)
Once you access the survey you may choose to provide comments on the overall changes proposed or provide feedback on each standard. ACEND greatly values your input.
Please share this information with your constituents/colleagues. Public comments can be made until February 10, 2026.
ACEND provides the following resources for you to view the proposed Standards and to complete the survey.
Town Halls and FAQs
ACEND presented recommended and proposed changes and their rationale during town halls in December 2025. Below are the slides and meeting minutes that include all questions received from both town halls. The link to the recording can be found in both documents.
Draft 2027 Standards: Frequently Asked Questions
Proposed Standards
Standards with Track Changes Accepted
- 2027 Accreditation Standards for Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Programs (CP)
- 2027 Accreditation Standards for Nutrition and Dietetics Internship Programs (DI)
- 2027 Accreditation Standards for Nutrition and Dietetics Didactic Programs (DPD)
- 2027 Accreditation Standards for Associate in Nutrition and Dietetics Programs with Dietetic Technician Option (DT)
Standards with Track Changes
- 2027 Accreditation Standards for Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Programs (CP)
- 2027 Accreditation Standards for Nutrition and Dietetics Internship Programs (DI)
- 2027 Accreditation Standards for Nutrition and Dietetics Didactic Programs (DPD)
- 2027 Accreditation Standards for Associate in Nutrition and Dietetics Programs with Dietetic Technician Option (DT)
Competencies and Performance Indicators by Degree Level
- Competencies and Performance Indicators for Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Programs (CP) and Nutrition and Dietetics Internship Programs (DI)
- Competencies and Performance Indicators for Nutrition and Dietetics Didactic Programs (DPD)
- Competencies and Performance Indicators for Associate in Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Programs (DT)
References
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