Corporate Sponsors

The American Dietetic Association would like to recognize and thank our Corporate Sponsors for their generous support of ADA events and programs. Click on a logo to be connected to a sponsor's Web site.

ADA Partners

Dedicated to helping consumers make healthy dining decisions away from home, ARAMARK offers innovative nutrition education and healthier dining programs to more than 15 million consumers worldwide. As one of America’s largest employers of dietitians, ARAMARK has enjoyed a long history with the American Dietetic Association. ARAMARK provides award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to healthcare institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses. In FORTUNE magazine's list of "America's Most Admired Companies," ARAMARK has consistently ranked since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 240,000 employees serving clients in 18 countries. For more information, visit www.aramark.com.

The Coca-Cola Company, the world’s largest beverage company, markets more than 400 brands in 200 countries, including sparkling and diet beverages, juices and juice drinks, waters, teas, coffees, energy and sports drinks. Our commitments to beverage innovation and sustainable growth include our Beverage Institute for Health & Wellness and global initiatives that improve lives in the communities we serve, conserve water, reduce energy use, and turn packaging waste into a reusable resource. Nutrition experts with our Beverage Institute lead our Company's clinical research programs and serve as a resource for health professionals and others interested in the science of beverages and their role in living well. To learn more about The Beverage Institute, visit www.thebeverageinstitute.org.

National Dairy Council® (NDC) is the nutrition research, education and communications arm of Dairy Management Inc™. On behalf of US dairy farmers, NDC provides science-based nutrition information to, and in collaboration with, a variety of stakeholders committed to fostering a healthier society, including health professionals, dietitians, educators, school nutrition directors, academia, industry, consumers and media. Established in 1915, NDC is dedicated to educating the public on the health benefits of consuming milk and milk products throughout a person’s lifespan. For more information, visit www.nationaldairycouncil.org.

PepsiCo is one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, with 2006 annual revenues of more than $35 billion. The company operates in nearly 200 countries, and employs more than 168,000 people worldwide. PepsiCo's commitment to sustainable growth, defined as Performance with Purpose, is focused on generating healthy financial returns while giving back to communities the company serves. This includes meeting consumer needs for a spectrum of convenient foods and beverages, replenishing the environment through water, energy and packaging initiatives, and supporting its employees through a diverse and inclusive environment that recruits and retains world-class talent. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

Unilever, one of the world's largest consumer products companies, aims to add vitality to life by meeting everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care. Each day, around the world, consumers make 150 million decisions to purchase Unilever products. The company has a portfolio of brands that make people feel good, look good and get more out of life. Unilever in the United States employs approximately 15,000 people in 66 offices and manufacturing sites in 24 states and Puerto Rico — generating more than $9 billion in sales in 2005. For more information, visit www.unileverusa.com.

Premier Sponsors

Abbott Nutrition develops and markets a wide range of science-based infant formulas, medical nutritionals, nutrition and energy bars, and related products to support the growth, health and wellness of people of all ages. Additionally, Abbott Nutrition is a leader in medical foods clinically shown to address the distinct dietary needs of people with serious health conditions or special nutrient requirements. Abbott Nutrition is a division of Abbott, a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs more than 72,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries. For more information, visit www.abbottnutrition.com.

To address heart health through cholesterol reduction, Cargill manufactures and markets the CoroWise™ brand of plant sterols, which is a naturally sourced ingredient now available in a variety of foods including skim milk, orange juice, granola bars, bread and cheese. Plant sterols have been clinically shown to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol when consumed twice daily with meals as part of diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol. They are also recognized by a Food and Drug Administration health claim as a dietary approach for reduced risk of heart disease. Cargill is committed to nourishing people and their potential in communities where our 153,000 employees in 66 countries live and work. For more information, visit www.corowise.com.

General Mills is committed to nourishing lives through health and wellness. As the world's sixth largest food company, we market foods in more than 100 countries around the world, with annual net sales of $12.5 billion worldwide. The General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition and its staff of doctorate- and master-level scientists and registered dietitians reflect General Mills' ongoing commitment to nourishing lives. The role of the Bell Institute is to provide nutrition expertise and guidance to General Mills as well as serve as a resource for health professionals. Explore our health professional Web site for free science-based patient education materials and continuing education programs at www.bellinstitute.com

Kellogg Company was founded by W.K. Kellogg in 1906 with a focus on health and wellness that remains a cornerstone of the company’s mission today. Through our products, packaging, community efforts, sponsorships and nutrition education initiatives, we’re committed to helping consumers maintain a healthy diet and an active lifestyle. With 2005 sales in excess of $10 billion, Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) is the world's leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods. Kellogg products are manufactured in 17 countries and marketed in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information, visit the Kellogg Nutrition Web site at www.kelloggnutrition.com.

Mars, Incorporated is a privately-held company that produces some of the world’s leading snackfood, food, petcare, beverage and health and nutrition products, and operates in more than 65 countries. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Mars, Incorporated employs more than 9,000 associates in the United States and 40,000 associates worldwide with 52 manufacturing facilities nationally and well over 100 manufacturing facilities globally. The company’s global sales exceed $21 billion annually. For more information, visit www.mars.com.

McNeil Nutritionals, LLC, a Johnson & Johnson Company, is a global marketer of innovative nutritional products. The company's mission is to give people the ability to actively manage their health through scientifically credible nutritional approaches. One of the many important ways in which the company fulfills this mission is by actively supporting relationships with leading professional organizations. McNeil Nutritionals, LLC, is committed to offering products that are based on sound science, provide solid relevant benefits and deliver exceptional taste. The company markets products that assist in the management of caloric intake, cholesterol reduction, lactose intolerance, and calcium and vitamin supplementation. For more information, visit www.splendaprofessional.com

SOYJOY is an all-natural, nutrient-rich food baked with whole soy and real fruit. SOYJOY® is a tasty and convenient way to include whole soy into a busy lifestyle. Whole soybeans are a nutrient-rich food delivering high-quality protein, carbohydrates, good fats and a number of vitamins and minerals important to good health. Pharmavite, the maker of SOYJOY®, has earned the trust of pharmacists, dietitians, nurse practitioners, consumers, and retailers by manufacturing high-quality vitamins, minerals, herbs and other dietary supplements that are safe, effective and science-based. For more information about SOYJOY®, visit www.soyjoy.com.

Introducing Truvia™ natural sweetener — the first great tasting, natural, zero-calorie sweetener born from the leaves of the stevia plant. Manufactured and marketed by Cargill, Truvia™ natural sweetener is made with rebiana (at least 97% rebaudioside A) a fully-characterized component of the best tasting part of the stevia leaf. Cargill is the only company to have published the comprehensive results of the safety studies for rebiana and received official notification from the FDA in December 2008 further supporting the findings of the program. Truvia™ natural sweetener is available as a tabletop product for purchase at grocery retailers across the United States and will appear in many foods and beverages. Learn more at www.truvia.com.