A full breakdown of the Academy’s membership categories (including, but not limited to Active, Retired, International, Student, and/or Associate) can be found here. This page contains descriptions of each membership category, dues amounts, qualifications, required documentation and any brochures or applications needed to apply. Additional membership questions can be sent to membership@eatright.org.
Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics serves up many opportunities, including immediate access to professional publications, continuing education opportunities, cutting-edge research and other practical benefits that you can use every day. This includes, but is not limited to, a subscription to the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and its free CPE opportunities, complimentary access to the Evidence Analysis Library, and discounts on Academy products and publications, insurance and distance education.
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Academy members are offered the opportunity to update their affiliate membership designation via the paper dues invoice that is mailed every March during the membership renewal period or the Renew Online function. Members cannot make this change online unless they are renewing their membership. Beyond the renewal period, if you would like to update your affiliate membership designation you must contact the Member Service Center via e-mail at membership@eatright.org or call 800/877-1600, ext. 5000 (weekdays, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Central time). International callers can reach us at 312/899-0040, ext. 5000.
Replacement membership cards must be ordered through the Academy’s Member Service Center. You can contact the Member Service Center via e-mail at membership@eatright.org or by calling 800/877-1600, ext. 5000 (weekdays, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Central time). International callers can reach us at 312/899-0040, ext. 5000. You will need to provide your member ID number and confirm your mailing address in order to receive your new card. Replacement cards are free of charge and should arrive via direct mail in 2-4 weeks. If you need verification of your Academy membership sooner than this turnaround time, you can download and print a free copy of your membership certificate on the My Academy Profile page.
For the protection of your identity, and in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, all address and contact information updates must be submitted online. You can update your address or contact information online through the My Academy Profile page.
If you prefer to submit an address or contact information change in writing, download and complete the name/address change form. Allow 2-4 weeks for processing. E-mail requests for address or contact information changes may be submitted to membership@eatright.org or cdr@eatright.org but will require confirmation of your identity. Faxes will not be accepted.
For the protection of your identity, name changes cannot be made on the website, but must be submitted with legal documentation via direct mail to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or the Commission on Dietetic Registration. First, download and complete the name/address change form. Please note that we must have the last four digits of your social security number to make any changes as noted on the form. The name/address change form must then be submitted along with original legal documentation (marriage license/certificate, divorce decree, or court order) as proof of your name change. A notarized copy of the original document will also be accepted. The Academy can return any original documents submitted with a name change if you indicate on the bottom of your form that you would like them to be returned.
Name changes can be mailed to: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics /or Commission on Dietetic Registration, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, Illinois 60606. We are unable to accept faxed or scanned copies attached to emails.
The Find a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Find an RDN) online referral service is open to Active category Academy members. If you would like to create a new listing in the Find an RDN online referral service:
Need more help? Contact the Academy’s Member Service Center at membership@eatright.org or by calling 800/877-1600, ext. 5000. International callers can reach us at +1-312/899-0040, ext. 5000. Membership Representatives are available weekdays from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Central Time.
