Why Join Vegetarian Nutrition DPG?
Membership provides you vital tools to stay current in plant-based nutrition. VN is committed to sustainable future achieved through influential policy, research, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Consumer Resources
Member Speaker Bureau
State Coordinator Program
Member Discussion Board
Research Grant
See what our members have to say
"VN DPG has had a huge impact on me personally and professionally. I found my home here almost 20 years ago, and I have made connections with passionate people who do admirable work in plant-based nutrition, health, sustainability and advocacy."
"I love being a member of VN DPG because the community is unmatched. I know I can turn to members for support, resources, robust conversation about any facet of plant-based dietary patterns, and continuous professional growth."
Events
Recorded Webinar
Food Allergies and Vegetarian Eating
This webinar will help practitioners provide the best possible care while preparing clients and patients to choose safe, nutritious alternatives to food allergens.
Recorded Webinars
Culture Kitchen Series
Come celebrate cultural diversity and learn how to cook plant-based global cuisines with the VN DPG in our new event series, Culture Kitchen! Our goal is to raise cultural awareness and cultural competence by fostering equitable and respectful discussion and learning among diverse groups.
VN DPG Highlights
Recent Projects
VN DPG Town Hall
VN DPG hosted a thought-provoking town hall regarding the 2025-2030 DGAs, highlighting support from the Academy and senior leadership and outlining actions VN DPG is taking in response to member concerns.
Awards, Scholarships and Grants
Grant
Vegetarian Nutrition DPG Research Grant
Given every two years, this grant recognizes a DPG member for innovative research related to vegetarian nutrition and vegetarianism. The recipient is awarded $10,000 (or as the budget allows).
Executive Leadership Team
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Karen Mills, JD, RDN, LD | Chair |
| Sheetal Parikh, MS, BSc, BSDN, RDN, LDN, FAND | Chair-elect |
| Alicia Henson, MS, RD | Past Chair |
| Sara Tamsukhin, PhD, MS, RD, LD | Secretary |
| Jean Sellars, MBA, RDN | Treasurer |
| Lindsay Schmitz, MS, RD, LDN | DPG HOD Delegate |
| Kathleen Law, MS, RDN, LDN, CPT | Member Services Chair |
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
International Phone: +1-312-899-0040, Option 1
Email: DPGMIGrelations@eatright.org
Speakers Bureau
VN DPG Speakers Bureau
The Speakers Bureau provides a database of VN DPG members who have expert speaking experience on plant-based nutrition issues on a wide range of topics.
Vegetarian Nutrition DPG
VN DPG professionals are at the forefront of educating the public about vegetarian nutrition and its relationship to disease management and prevention.