Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Diversity Statement
The Academy encourages diversity and inclusion 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.
Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Diversity Statement
The Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics aims to amplify the diverse voices of our profession. We support our community members by creating an environment that encompasses individuals from all backgrounds, ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, experiences, and abilities. We do this by increasing outreach to students to promote our profession, provide support to current dietetic students, strengthen connections between dietetics professionals, and strive to improve the well-being of all the communities we serve.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Events:
June 8 Live Webinar: Gender-Affirming Nutrition Care for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Clients
A June 8 live webinar will address key questions regarding the care of transgender or gender-diverse patients. The webinar fulfills the required 1 hour of ethics-related continuing education. Learn More
ACEND Series of Webinars on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
MIG Resources and Events:
Indians in Nutrition and Dietetics (IND)
Visit the IND website for more info
National Organization of Blacks in Dietetics and Nutrition (NOBIDAN)
Visit the NOBIDAN website for more info
Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition (LAHIDAN)
Visit the LAHIDAN website for more info
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
Visit the AAPI website for more info
Cultures of Gender and Age (COGA)
Visit the COGA website for more info
Global Member Interest Group (GMIG)
Visit the GMIT website for more info
Religion Member Interest Group (RMIG)
Visit the RMIG website for more info
Want to Join the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee?
If you want to learn more about the committee or would like to participate, please contact our Diversity Liaison, Lisa Arteaga at [email protected].
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