Student Handbook - Seattle Pacific University

Appendix E: Food and Nutrition Organizations
The following is a partial list of professional food and nutrition organizations.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) http://www.eatright.org The Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics is the professional organization for registered dietitians in the U.S.
Student membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is available
http://www.eatright.org/BecomeanRDorDTR/content.aspx?id=8141. The cost is $50 per
year.
The Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
http://www.eatrightwashington.org/. Membership in this organization is conferred with
membership in the Academy of the Nutrition and Dietetics. The Washington state
organization holds an annual food and nutrition meeting in the state. There are also several
regional dietetics organizations (listed below) that are affiliated with the National and state
organizations listed above. Membership, which requires a separate fee, may provide an
opportunity for networking and additional education.
Greater Seattle
Greater Spokane
North Sound
Olympia Area
South Sound
Southwest Washington
Tricities
Yakima Valley
Washington State Food and Nutrition Council (WSFNC). http://www.wsfnc.org/. The
WSFNC is a non-profit organization that advocates for good nutrition in Washington State.
WSFNC offers an excellent one day conference each year. Students can volunteer with the
organization; student membership is $10 per year.
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