Member Benefits Join/Renew News Center Search Submit Advocacy Leadership Payment Practice Research Sign In Home Practice Dietetics Resources Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access IDEA Hub The Academy encourages inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) by striving to recognize, respect and include differences in ability, age, creed, culture, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, size, and socioeconomic characteristics in the nutrition and dietetics profession. OCTOBER 2021 Black Dietitians Matter This video was featured during the 2021 FNCE® session, Black Dietitians Matter: Addressing Inequities and Exploring Strategies for Increasing Blacks in Nutrition and Dietetics, and highlights the important contributions of members of the National Organization of Blacks in Dietetics and Nutrition, a member interest group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. VIEW MORE VIDEOS IDEA Action Plan The Academy's Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Action Plan is a sustainable, living document designed to move the dietetics profession towards an increasingly welcome and inclusive future. The plan's goals and strategies were carefully developed from member and professional feedback gathered from listening sessions, stakeholder communications, and representatives of Academy organizational units and groups, as well as from benchmarking with other healthcare organizations. Tactics and metrics have been developed for each strategy, and outcomes from the initiatives will be measured and the plan modified accordingly over time to ensure continuous positive change. JUMP TO A SECTION Spotlights Resources News, Events and Opportunities The Academy is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and access throughout the nutrition and dietetics profession, as well as creating educational and work environments free from bias and discrimination. Below are highlights of inclusion, diversity, equity and access projects and initiatives of Academy dietetic practice groups, member interest groups, Academy and affiliates, as well as resources to assist nutrition and dietetics practitioners in meeting the needs of all clients and colleagues with the goal of improving equity and access for everyone. Read the latest updates from all organizational units at the Academy, meet the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Committee, learn about IDEA grants and scholarships, share your stories, and more. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Spotlights Learn about IDEA projects from the Academy, its organizational units and affiliates as they share their insights and experiences — serving as inspiration for other initiatives, developing collaborative relationships and demonstrating that together, we can achieve the Academy's inclusion, diversity, equity and access impact goals. Dietitians in Business and Communications DPG New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics South Carolina Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics SUBMIT A SPOTLIGHT Academy Resources Member Interest Groups MIGs are groups of Academy members reflect the many characteristics of the profession and the public it serves. Academy MIGs include: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Cultures of Gender and Age (COGA) Global MIG (GMIG) Indians in Nutrition and Dietetics (IND) Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition (LAHIDAN) National Organization of Blacks in Dietetics and Nutrition (NOBIDAN) Religion MIG (RMIG) Articles Dietetic Training: Understanding Racial Inequity in Power and Privilege (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) Doubling Down on Diversity: The Journey to a More Diverse Field (Food & Nutrition Magazine®) Enhancing Diversity and the Role of Individuals with Disabilities in the Dietetics Profession (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) Letter to the Editor: Inclusion of Individuals with Disabilities in Academy Diversity Initiatives and Author's Response (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) President's Page: Diversity Strengthens Our Academy and Profession (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) President's Page: Listening and Understanding: The Path to Respect and Opportunities (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) President's Page: To Support All: Diversity and Inclusion (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) President's Page: The Backbone of Our Profession (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) Awards and Grants Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Mini-Grants Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Leaders Program Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Promotion Grant Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Action Award ACEND Resources ACEND Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resources Foundation Awards and Scholarships Foundation Awards Foundation Scholarships Diversity Scholarships and Awards 2021 Advancing Diversity in Dietetics Scholarship Recipients Journal Research and Studies Barriers to and Facilitators of Dietetics Education among Students of Diverse Backgrounds: Results of a Survey Poster Session: Eye To The Future: Developing the Next Generation of Nutrition Professionals (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) Poster Session: Validation of a Survey Assessing Diversity in Didactic Programs in Dietetics and Dietetic Internship Programs (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) Publications eBook: Cultural Competency for Nutrition Professionals Recorded Sessions Overcoming Adversity: Forging Your Own Path in Dietetics Cultivating Cooking, Culture, and Community in Early Care Sites Feasting and Fasting: Nutritional Guidance During Religious Observances Culinary Traditions to Promote Asian Health: New Research on Historic Cuisine Myths and Misconceptions of Breastfeeding: A Cultural Perspective Building Cultural Humility in a Globalized World Combating Unconscious Bias and Preventing Microaggressions: A Professional Duty Diversifying Our Practice and Our Plates Essential Members of the Healthcare Team Global Appreciation or Cultural Appropriation? Avoiding Insensitive Pitfalls on Food Blogs (presented with Food & Nutrition Magazine®) Growing Together: Diversifying Dietetics Through Mentoring The Building Blocks of Injustice: Understanding the Complex Connections between Race, Hunger, Poverty and Health Disparities (presented with NOBIDAN MIG)* Videos An NDTR's Story on Working to Make Healthful Food Accessible Building Connections with Clients through Culture and Diversity Feeling the Food Connection Food and Nutrition Heroes in Action Food Is Love Interdisciplinary Role of Nutrition in Education: An RDN's Experience Mentoring: Your Career GPS Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Changing the World Webinars An Invitation into the Diversity Tent, Be a Transformative Agent (COGA MIG) Building a Foundation: LGBTQ+ Terminology, Concepts, and Affirming Communication Enhancing Diversity in the Dietetics Profession: Stories from RD/RDNs with Disabilities (Research DPG) Legal and Ethical Admissions Processes that Promote Diversity (ACEND) Resources From Other Organizations Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Language, Narrative and Concepts (American Medical Association) Health Equity Guiding Principles for Inclusive Communication (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity: A CHF Member Perspective (Coalition for Health Funding) Latest News, Upcoming Events and Opportunities National Baptist Convention and Academy Announce Joint Initiative to Tackle High Obesity Rates, Persistent Health Disparities 09/27/2021 - Leaders of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., and the announced a strategic partnership aimed at reducing health disparities for African Americans focused on aligning nutrition security and ministry outreach during the launch of NBCUSA’s convening of faith leaders. Upcoming Event: Cooking Series from NC Asian Americans Together 09/16/2021 - Join the Food Storytelling Collective for virutal cooking demonstrations hosted by pairs of North Carolina Asian Americans Together community members. Academy Foundation Announces First Recipients of Advancing Diversity in Dietetics Scholarship 08/31/2021 - The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation has selected dietetics students Gabriela Naveda and Latina Robinson as the recipients of its Advancing Diversity in Dietetics Scholarship. Academy Supports Black Women’s Equal Pay 08/03/2021 - The Academy supports Black Women’s Equal Pay Day on August 3, and will continue to advocate for policies that ensure equal pay for women as an important step in fostering financial and nutrition security for families. Academy Letter to CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky 05/19/2021 - We share the strategic goal of achieving health equity and offer our support in your work, as a food and nutrition professional organization and as essential workers on the front lines of the pandemic. Congressional Leaderships Urged to Provide Funding for Diversity in Dietetics and Nutrition 04/28/2021 - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (Ill.) and 10 members of Congress have urged House Appropriations Committee leadership to include $310 million in funding to address racial disparities in nutrition. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Creates Advancing Diversity in Dietetics Scholarship 04/08/2021 - The Academy Foundation is accepting applications for a new Advancing Diversity in Dietetics Scholarship that will provide $25,000 each to two aspiring RDNs of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Academy Foundation Awards First Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship to Purdue Faculty Member 03/31/2021 - The Foundation has awarded its first Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship to registered dietitian nutritionist Marie AK Allsopp, a clinical assistant professor in nutrition science at Purdue University. Statement on Recent Violence Against the Asian Community 03/18/2021 - The Academy stands firmly with our members and all Americans of Asian descent, and in strong opposition to recent increases in threats, harassment and violence against members of the Asian community in the United States. D&I Committee Update: Goals and Grants 02/01/2021 - The Diversity and Inclusion Committee has drafted overarching goals for a D&I action plan that is based on qualitatively analyzed member and external stakeholder feedback. 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