2009-2010 Dietetic Practice Groups

Selecting a DPG below will allow you to read more about the group. If you have any questions, you can e-mail the ADA Practice Team at practice@eatright.org.

  • Behavioral Health Nutrition DPG
    Impact the nutrition of the behavioral health populations we serve.
  • Clinical Nutrition Management DPG
    Managers who direct clinical nutrition programs across the continuum of care.
  • Diabetes Care and Education (DCE) DPG
    Members involved in patient and professional education as well as research for the management of diabetes mellitus.
  • Dietetic Educators of Practitioners (DEP) DPG
    Educators of dietetic practitioners for entry and advanced levels of dietetics practice.
  • Dietetic Technicians in Practice DPG
    Dietetic Technicians, Registered, dietetic technician educators and others who are interested in Dietetic Technician, Registered practice and issues that directly affect the Dietetic Technician, Registered.
  • Dietetics in Health Care Communities DPG (formerly CD-HCF DPG)
    Practitioners typically employed under contract who provide nutrition consultation to acute and long-term-care facilities, home care companies, healthcare agencies and the foodservice industry.
  • Dietitians in Business and Communications (DBC) DPG
    Food and nutrition professionals who are working for or conslting with local or global corporations, businesses or organizations in food, nutrition, communications, public relations, and healthcare industries, or who are self employed or business owners.
  • Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine (DIFM) DPG
    Members interested in the study of holistic, integrative and functional medicine therapies.
  • Dietitians in Nutrition Support (DNS) DPG
    Dietitians who integrate the science and practice of enteral and parenteral nutrition in order to provide appropriate nutrition support therapy to individuals encompassing adults, pediatrics, inpatients, outpatients, home care and transplantation.
  • Food & Culinary Professionals DPG
    Members who promote food education and culinary skills to enhance quality of life and health of the public.
  • Healthy Aging DPG
    Practitioners who provide and manage nutrition programs and services to older adults in a variety of settings — community, home, healthcare facilities and education and research facilities.
  • Hunger and Environmental Nutrition DPG
    HEN DPG members optimize the nation's health by promoting access to nutritious food and clean water from a secure and sustainable food system.
  • Infectious Diseases Nutrition DPG
    Members sharing cutting-edge information on nutrition management of Infectious Diseases and providing an avenue for research, monitoring and advocacy for nutrition intervention.
  • Management in Food and Nutrition Systems DPG
    Food and nutrition care leaders generally employed in institutions, colleges, and universities; includes directors of departments of facilities and administrative dietitians and technicians.
  • Medical Nutrition Practice Group DPG
    MNPG's mission is to empower members to be the recognized leaders who provide exemplary nutrition care.
  • Nutrition Education for the Public (NEP) DPG
    Practitioners involved in the design, implementation and evaluation of nutrition education programs for target populations.
  • Nutrition Educators of Health Professionals (NEHP) DPG
    Members involved in education and communication with physicians, nurses, dentists and other health care professionals.
  • Nutrition Entrepreneurs (NE) DPG
    "Experts in the Business of Nutrition"
    NE members are shaping the future of dietetics by pursuing innovative and creative ways of providing nutrition products and services to consumers, industry, media and businesses. Our mission is to help members achieve their professional and financial potential by providing the tools to build and maintain a successful nutrition-related business.
  • Oncology Nutrition DPG
    Members involved in the care of cancer patients, cancer prevention and research.
  • Pediatric Nutrition DPG
    Practitioners who provide nutrition services for the pediatric population in a wide variety of settings.
  • Public Health/Community Nutrition DPG
    Members who provide nutrition services to all age groups in a community setting.
  • Renal Dietitians DPG
    A professional organization that focuses on chronic kidney disease and provides educational materials and resources for both professionals and patients/clients. RPG offers resources for both practicing dietitians changing their clinical focus to renal nutrition as well as cutting edge resources and advanced topics for clinicians that have been practicing renal nutrition for many years.
  • Research DPG
    Members propose, assist with, complete, manage and disseminate research projects conducted in clinical, community, health care, laboratory and academic settings.
  • School Nutrition Services DPG
    School foodservice directors and nutrition educators employed in child nutrition programs, and corporate dietitians working in companies supplying products or services to school foodservice operations.
  • Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition DPG
    Members with expertise in promoting healthy, active lifestyles through excellence in nutrition for sports performance, cardiovascular health, wellness, and the prevention and treatment of disordered eating.
  • Vegetarian Nutrition DPG
    Members in community, clinical, education or foodservice settings who wish to learn about plant-based diets and provide support to individuals following a vegetarian lifestyle.
  • Weight Management DPG
    The Weight Management DPG supports the highest level of professional practice in the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity throughout the life cycle.
  • Women's Health DPG
    Practitioners addressing women's health and nutrition care issues throughout the life cycle.