The Austin Dietetic Association is the district chapter of the Texas Dietetic Association, an affiliate of the American Dietetic Association. Austin Dietetic Association is the professional organization of food and nutrition professionals for central Texas.
We want to welcome all Registered Dietitians (RDs), Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs), food and nutrition professionals in Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Dickinson, Fayette, Gonzales, Hays, Lee, Llano, Sumner, Travis and Williamson Counties.
What is an RD?
Registered Dietitians are nutrition experts who have completed at least a bachelor's degree in nutrition at an accredited college or university. The institution must be approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA). To achieve registration status (RD), a 900-hour dietetic internship must be completed and a national examination must be passed. In addition, continuing education is required to maintain registration status. Many states also require that a dietitian be licensed (LD). Licensure establishes standards of professional responsibility. On the other hand, anyone can call themselves a nutritionist so look for the RD credential. To locate a Registered Dietitian, see eatright.org.
You will find RDs working in:
Hospitals, HMOs or other health care facilities, educating patients about nutrition and administering medical nutrition therapy as part of the health care team. They may also manage the foodservice operations in these settings, as well as in schools, day-care centers, and correctional facilities, overseeing everything from food purchasing and preparation to managing staff.
Sports nutrition and corporate wellness programs, educating clients about the connection between food, fitness, and health.
Food and nutrition-related businesses and industries, working in communications, consumer affairs, public relations, marketing, or product development.
Private practice, working under contract with health care or food companies, or in their own business. RDs may provide services to foodservice or restaurant managers, food vendors, and distributors, or athletes, nursing home residents, or company employees.
Community and public health settings teaching monitoring, and advising the public, and helping to improve their quality of life through healthy eating habits.
Universities and medical centers, teaching physicians, nurses, dietetics students, and others the sophisticated science of foods and nutrition.
Research areas in food and pharmaceutical companies, universities, and hospitals, directing or conducting experiments to answer critical nutrition questions and find alternative foods or nutrition recommendations for the public.
Partnering and Sponsorship
Partnering with Austin Dietetic Association has many benefits for companies with a strategic focus on health and nutrition. It will give your company visibility before nutrition exprets in Austin area. If you like to learn more about partnering with Austin Dietetic Association to support nutrition professionals and community activities, contact Ashley Newcomb or Meagan Conrad.
Post a Job with Austin DA
There will be no fees for posting a job on our website. If you like to post a job on behalf of yourself or your employer, please use the form below. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email us at jobposting@eatrightaustin.org
