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Associations

The American Dietetic Association (ADA)

Web site: www.eatright.org

Address: 120 S. Riverside Plaza Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Phone: (800) 877-1600 or (312) 899-0040

A coalition of students and nutrition professionals. Annual meetings are held in October.

Students are eligible for discounted membership dues. The membership year starts in the beginning of June. Membership dues include monthly issues of the Journal of the American Dietetics Association (JADA) and the ADA Courier newsletter. For membership information, go to the ADA Web site.

The California Dietetic Association (CDA)

Web site: www.dietitian.org

Address: 7740 Manchester Ave., Suite 102, Playa del Rey, CA 90293-8499
Phone: (310) 822-0177

A coalition of students and nutrition professionals. Annual meetings are held in March or April in a new city each year.

Membership is automatic for those who are members of the American Dietetic Association. The membership year starts in the beginning of June. Membership includes quarterly issues of the Bulletin, which can be received via mail or e-mail.

San Jose Peninsula District of the California Dietetic Association (SJPD)

Web site: http://www.dietitian.org/sjpd_hm.htm

Students and professionals in the nutrition field meet once a month for a variety of topics in nutrition and health. Students are eligible for discounted membership dues (a professor's signature is required). Membership includes a monthly newsletter, News and Views, and a copy of the membership directory. For membership application, go to the SJPD Web site.

Bay Area District of the California Dietetic Association (BADA)

Web site: www.dietitian.org/bada_home.htm

Students and professionals in the nutrition field meet once a month for a variety of topics in nutrition and health. Students are eligible for discounted membership dues (a professor's signature is required). Membership includes a monthly newsletter, The Bayleaf Newsletter, and a copy of the membership directory. For membership application, go to the BADA Web site.

Newsletters and Magazines

Today's Dietitian Magazine

Web site: www.todaysdietitian.com

Address: 3801 Schuylkill Road, Spring City, PA 19475
Phone: (800) 278-4400 or (610) 948-9500

Today's Dietitian is a magazine which publishes lively, timely, and engaging articles on all aspects of the profession, such as patient care, clinical issues, healthcare trends, professional practices, legislation, business issues, advances in research, and new or innovative educational programs.

Berkeley Wellness Letter

Web site: www.berkeleywellness.com

Subscription Address: P.O. Box 420148, Palm Coast, FL 32142
Phone: (800) 829-9170

The Berkeley Wellness Letter, a magazine published by Berkeley University, relies on the expertise of the School of Public Health and other researchers at UC Berkeley and contains articles geared toward the public on topics focusing on wellness. Its goal is to put the news in perspective and help clarify often conflicting and superficial health information promoted by the popular media.

Nutrition Action Healthletter

Web site: www.cspinet.org/nah

Subscription Address: 1875 Connecticut Avenue. N.W., Suite 300; Washington, DC 20009
Subscription Fax: (202) 265-4954

Nutrition Action Healthletter is published by the Center for Science in the Public Interest CSPI), a nonprofit education and advocacy group. Their mission is to improve the safety and nutritional quality of our food supply. The CSPI publishes the Nutrition Action Healthletter with a goal of educating the public about nutrition and alcohol.

Tufts University Health and Nutrition Letter

Web site: www.tuftshealthletter.com

Subscription Address: P.O. Box 420235; Palm Coast, FL 32142-0235
Subscription Phone: (800) 274-7581

The Health & Nutrition Letter, a magazine published by Tufts University and researched by the editorial staff and the Tufts University School of Nutrition Science and Policy, contains articles geared toward the public on topics such as: choosing food wisely, weight control, disease prevention and fitness.