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Food and Culinary Professionals DPG

FCP DPG members develop food and culinary expertise throughout the dietetics profession by increasing food and culinary skills and knowledge among members; enhancing our ability to shape the food choices and impact the nutritional status, quality of life, and health of the public; and expanding career opportunities for members.

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Why Join Food and Culinary Professionals DPG?

Join a dynamic group of leaders improving food and culinary knowledge and offering and sharing resources with one another.

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FCP In the Kitchen

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FCP In the Kitchen

Join the FCP DPG for informal virtual meet-ups to cook and learn! Culinary experts and chefs share information, tips and recipes. Members can cook along and ask questions.
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Webinars

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Webinars

The FCP DPG offers six to eight webinars each year focused on food and culinary practice and hot topics. CPEU is available for both the "live" and recorded events.
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At the Table Skills Series

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At the Table Skills Series

This new FCP DPG member-only series includes nine lessons specifically designed for FCP DPG members to strengthen knowledge and skills. This series is eligible for up to 18 hours CPEU.
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Discussion Board

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Discussion Board

Join in the peer-to-peer communications to ask questions, share resources and support our community.
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Newsletters/CPEU Articles

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Newsletters/CPEU Articles

FCP DPG's Tastings newsletter includes current hot topics, relevant and useful information and a CPEU article.
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Subgroups

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Subgroups

FCP DPG has four subgroups:

  • Agriculture
  • Food Safety/Science/Regularity
  • Restaurant/Hospitality
  • Supermarket/Retail

Each subgroup offers resources and information specific to the area of practice.

See what our members have to say

Garrett Berdan
"As a long-time FCP member, I appreciate the opportunity to network, ask questions, and share resources with this dynamic group of food and culinary leaders."
Garrett Berdan, RD
Sarah Martin
"I love FCP! From the expertise in the restaurant/hospitality subgroup to the fun and educational "In the Kitchen" meet-ups, this is my go-to source for information and community."
Sarah Martin, MPP, RDN, LDN

Food and Culinary Professionals DPG Highlights

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Recent Projects

FCP At the Table Master Class

FCP offers members a 9-part food and culinary course aligned with our core competencies. The course offers resources, including written content, references, and a recording, and up to 18 CPEU.

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Executive Leadership Team

Name Position
Sarah Martin, MPP, RDN, LDN Chair
Hilary Thesmar, PhD, RD, CFS Chair-elect
Laura Ali, MS, RD, LDN Past Chair
Mary Herrstrom, MBA, RDN, LDN Secretary
Garrett Berdan, RDN Treasurer
Leah Sarris, MBA, RD, LDN, CCMS Nominating Committee Chair
Alyson Fendrick, RD, LD DPG HOD Delegate

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: DPGMIGrelations@eatright.org

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