The Nutrition Care Process (NCP)
What is the Nutrition Care Process and Model?
"Nutrition Care Process is a standardized model intended to guide Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered in providing high quality nutrition care."
- View Journal Article: Nutrition Care Process Update — Part 1
- View Journal Article: Nutrition Care Process and Standardized Language — Part 2
- Publications and Toolkits
- Nutrition Care Process SNAPshots
- Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Nutrition Care Process and Model
- IDNT Reference Manual, Second Edition, Related References
- Nutrition Care Process/Standardized Language Committee

- Research Opportunities for Graduate Students
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Non-Member NCP Resources
Resources available free to members, available for purchase by non-members.
Member NCP Resources
ADA members receive free continuing education tutorial, case studies, charting examples, quality improvement tools and much more.
NCP Content Use — Permission Request
If you have questions about permission to use the NCP and/or IDNT content, please contact ncpslpermissions@eatright.org
- Do I or Does My Organization Need Permission to use the NCP Content and International Dietetics and Nutrition (IDNT)?
- Is There a Fee to Reprint NCP Materials from the IDNT Reference Manual or IDNT Pocket Guide?
- Is There a Fee to License the IDNT?
- What Does ADA Provide to an Organization who Licenses the IDNT for Internal Use or Distribution?
- FAQ IDNT Permission Request
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Reprint Permission
Permission to reprint portions of the IDNT Reference Manual, IDNT Pocket Guide, or NCP Toolkits
Permission to License IDNT Terminology
Permission to use or license the IDNT terminology in an electronic health record (EHR) or for distribution.