About Us


The Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (IAND) is a not-for-profit professional organization of over 3,200 members including Registered Dietitians (RD), Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN), Nutrition and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (NDTR), and dietetic interns and students. We are an affiliate of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has been serving citizens of Illinois since 1931. 


Help Illinois communities improve health and well-being by empowering dietetic professionals through food and nutrition leadership, partnerships, education, and advocacy. 


Dietetic professionals are seen as food and nutrition experts and partners in the effort to help communities flourish through evidence-based and preventative food and nutrition practices. 

Values: Collaborative, Evidence-based, Preventative, Professional, and Empowering