Recommendations for membership are made to the Council regularly on its monthly conference call. Individuals may also qualify for membership on the basis of superior service to nutrition through teaching administration, or technical service. Associate membership is available to investigators before they qualify for active membership. Individuals who have a doctoral degree of equivalent and who have demonstrated an intention to pursue a career in nutrition may apply for associate membership. A member in good standing for 20 years or more, upon retirement from regular employment and upon reaching age 70, is eligible for emeritus membership status.
Emeritus members retain all privileges of membership except that of holding elective office.