Advocacy

Advocacy at the Academy engages member leaders on a broad range of issues through the Policy and Payment Committee, the Academy's political action committee, state affiliates, DPGs, MIGs and thousands of grassroots supporters.

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Federal Policy Initiatives

We engage congressional leaders and federal decision-makers to advance policy solutions that make nutrition a cornerstone of health — preventing chronic disease and improving lives across the country.

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State Policy

We work with Academy affiliates across the country to advance state policies that expand access to qualified nutrition care, protect the public and improve health. Our state policy initiatives include licensure and the Dietitian Licensure Compact, Medicaid coverage, telehealth, and school nutrition.

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Take Action

Academy members are recognized for their contributions and influence in food, nutrition and health policy. Use these tools and resources so that your elected officials know your views—both as a voter and a nutrition and dietetics expert.

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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!