Policy & Advocacy

Don't miss the Academy's virtual 2023 Nutrition and Dietetics Advocacy Summit, March 28-30!

Connect with hundreds of food and nutrition practitioners of all skill levels to take a deep-dive into key policy issues that impact the health of the nation and dietetics profession. Attendees will also sharpen communication skills and develop new, high-level personal and professional relationships.

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Registration closes March 8.

Stay up-to-date on DBC / Academy Policy and Advocacy efforts, resources, and opportunities!

Policy and Advocacy Leader: Manju Karkare

Contact email: manjukarkare@gmail.com

Twitter Handle: @manjukarkare

Resources at Your Fingertips

DBC-DPG Policy and Advocacy Webinar : Make Policy Your Business: You Are The Expert!

DBC-DPG Discussion Board: https://ni.eatrightpro.org/dbc/member-benefits/dbc-discussion-board

EatRightPro Advocacy Section on Website: https://www.eatrightpro.org/advocacy

Subscribe to Public Policy Weekly News: Contact Courtney Doby cdoby@eatright.org

Follow advocacy on Twitter: @DBCDPG and @eatrightpro

Racial and Ethnic Heath Disparities Issue Brief: https://www.eatrightpro.org/-/media/eatrightpro-files/advocacy/legislation/racial-and-ethnic-health-disparities-and-chronic-disease_january2021.pdf?la=en&hash=B06FD71CC82FA1E6611F2994BE3D73501DDACDB0

Interactive Licensure Map: https://www.eatrightpro.org/advocacy/licensure/licensure-map

Spreadsheet of the licensure information: https://www.eatrightpro.org/-/media/eatrightpro-files/advocacy/licensure-spreadsheet-2021.pdf?la=en&hash=B23B6FA9D0EB33F15EFFB149AFEF7A717AE13658

Licensure Wednesday Office Hours: Whether you have a quick question, want some updates, or have more in-depth concerns about consumer protection and licensure issues, the Academy’s staff for Consumer Protection and Licensure issues is here for you! Use this link and join in every Wednesday from 2-3 p.m. (Eastern Time) to ask any questions you may have on licensure, however big or small.

Telehealth Quickguide for RDNs: https://www.eatrightpro.org/practice/practice-resources/telehealth

Telehealth Discussion Board: https://www.eatrightpro.org/practice/practice-resources/telehealth/telehealth-discussion-board

Action Alerts: https://www.eatrightpro.org/advocacy/take-action/action-center

Text “eatright” to 50457 to get text alerts directly to your phone for action alerts

Action alerts are open to MEMBERS and NON-MEMBERS

Share your stories: https://www.eatrightpro.org/action-center?vvsrc=/Surveys/6213/Respond

Advocacy Affinity Groups:
- MNT Expansion Affinity Group: Meets the first Tuesday of every month (3:30-4:30 pm ET)
- Nutrition Security Affinity Group: Meets the first Wednesday of every month (4-5 pm ET)
- Maternal and Child Health Affinity Group: Meets the second Wednesday of every month (4-5 pm ET)
- Licensure Affinity Group: Meets the third Friday of every month (4-5 pm ET)
- Health Equity and Diversity Affinity Group: Meets the fourth Friday of every month (2-3 pm ET)

Link to register for any of the above affinity groups: https://files.constantcontact.com/9806343e601/498a5cea-11bd-49de-8046-ea6d7176444e.pdf

Become an ANDPAC member: https://www.eatrightpro.org/advocacy/andpac/become-an-andpac-member

Learn about ANDPAC contributions: https://www.eatrightpro.org/advocacy/andpac/political-contributions-history

Would you like to attend an event using ANDPAC funds? Contact your DPG PAL or Affiliate PPC.