Diversity and Inclusion Resources
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Member Interest Groups
MIGs are groups of Academy members reflect the many characteristics of the profession and the public it serves. Academy MIGs include:
- Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
- Cultures of Gender and Age (COGA)
- Disabilities in Nutrition and Dietetics (Disabilities)
- Global MIG (GMIG)
- Indians in Nutrition and Dietetics (IND)
- Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition (LAHIDAN)
- National Organization of Blacks in Dietetics and Nutrition (NOBIDAN)
- Religion MIG (RMIG)
Articles
- A Call for Action to Address the Root Causes of Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
- Advancing Equity: The Academy’s Commitment to Supporting Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
- Dietetic Training: Understanding Racial Inequity in Power and Privilege (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
- Doubling Down on Diversity: The Journey to a More Diverse Field (Food & Nutrition Magazine®)
- Enhancing Diversity and the Role of Individuals with Disabilities in the Dietetics Profession (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
- Letter to the Editor: Inclusion of Individuals with Disabilities in Academy Diversity Initiatives and Author's Response (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
- President's Page: Diversity Strengthens Our Academy and Profession (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
- President's Page: Listening and Understanding: The Path to Respect and Opportunities (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
- President's Page: To Support All: Diversity and Inclusion (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
- President's Page: The Backbone of Our Profession (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
Awards and Grants
- Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Mini-Grants
- Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Promotion Grant
- Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Action Award
ACEND Resources
Foundation Awards and Scholarships
- Foundation Awards
- Foundation Scholarships
- Diversity Scholarships and Awards
- 2021 Advancing Diversity in Dietetics Scholarship Recipients
Journal Research and Studies
- Barriers to and Facilitators of Dietetics Education among Students of Diverse Backgrounds: Results of a Survey
- Development of Quick Guides for Assessing Food/Nutrition and Culture to Enhance Assessment of Food and Nutrition-Related History in Cross-Cultural Clients of Nutrition and Dietetics Practitioners around the World (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
- Poster Session: Eye To The Future: Developing the Next Generation of Nutrition Professionals (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
- Poster Session: Validation of a Survey Assessing Diversity in Didactic Programs in Dietetics and Dietetic Internship Programs (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
Publications and Subscriptions
- eBook: Cultural Competency for Nutrition Professionals
- Nutrition Care Manual® Quick Guide for Assessing Food/Nutrition and Culture - Ecuador
- Additional Quick Guides for India, the Philippines, and Saudi Arabia are available with a subscription to the Nutrition Care Manual®
Webinars
- An Invitation into the Diversity Tent, Be a Transformative Agent (COGA MIG)
- Building a Foundation: LGBTQ+ Terminology, Concepts, and Affirming Communication
- Enhancing Diversity in the Dietetics Profession: Stories from RD/RDNs with Disabilities (Research DPG)
- Legal and Ethical Admissions Processes that Promote Diversity (ACEND)
Resources From Other Organizations
- Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Language, Narrative and Concepts (American Medical Association)
- Health Equity Guiding Principles for Inclusive Communication (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity: A CHF Member Perspective (Coalition for Health Funding)
- How to Create a DEI Committee So More Voices Can Be Heard (University of Southern California)
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