Recommending
a Link
Selection
criteria for adding or deleting a web site link to the IDA
web site may include but not be limited to:
| 1. |
The
major intent of the site should be to provide useful consumer
information, rather than for promotion of a product, service
or event. Any advertisement within the site should be clearly
documented as such to distinguish it from content material
within the site. |
| 2. |
The
content of the web site will be reviewed for quality of information,
consistent with current practice by the Registered Dietitian
(RD) and Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR). Web sites
should include documentation of data sources or research
cited. Professional credentials of those contributing to
the web site content should be listed. |
| 3. |
The
nature of the content or services posted in the web site
link should be basic, complimenting rather than replacing
intervention by an RD or DTR. |
| 4. |
The
mission of the organization associated with the link should
be documented and consistent with the mission of the IDA. |
| 5. |
The
site should list the main source of financial support, including
funding or sponsorship by an organization. Supporting groups
must uphold the mission of the IDA. |
| 6. |
The
IDA web site should include a variety of web site links rather
than an exhaustive list of related links. Therefore, the
suggested web site should not replicate other sites already
listed by IDA. |
| 7 |
The
web site should state that it could respond to information
requests via the Internet or traditional means (i.e., toll
free information). A test of this process should be made
during the selection process. |
| 8. |
Entrance
to the web site should not require membership or registration
by the user. |
| 9. |
Sites
that collect information from visitors must have a privacy
statement posted, indicating what information they are collecting
and who has access to it. |
| 10. |
The
site should be easy to navigate. |
| 11. |
The
site should show evidence that it's content is updated on
a regular basis. |
| 12. |
Exceptions
shall be made for links to newspapers and wire services as
these sites often do not meet all of the outlined selection
criteria but do provide current and useful information that
will benefit IDA members and others visiting the web site. |
Disclaimers
associated with adding or deleting a link to the IDA web site
Although a selection process occurs, IDA does not endorse any specific product,
service or organization listed within a web site.
Due
to the changing nature of the Internet, IDA cannot verify the
accuracy of all content of web sites included as links.
Recommending
a Link
IDA
members and web site users can recommend a link be added to or
deleted from the IDA site. If you have reviewed the above criteria
for posting links and have a site you would like to recommend
be added or deleted, e-mail the website
committee your request. The process to add or delete a link
will be completed within 30 days of the initial recommendation
and you will be notified of its recommendations.
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