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The American Dietetic Association (ADA) is the United States' largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, with nearly 65,000 members. Approximately 75 % of ADA's members are registered dietitians and about 4 % are dietetic technicians, registered. The remainder of ADA's members include researchers, educators, students, clinical and community dietetics professionals, consultants and food service managers.

ADA was founded in 1917 in Cleveland, Ohio, by a group of women led by Lenna F. Cooper and ADA's first president, Lulu C. Graves, who were dedicated to helping the government conserve food and improve public health during World War I.

ADA's stated mission is "Leading the future of dietetics."

ADA's stated vision is that "ADA members are the most valued sources of food and nutrition services." It advocates for health-related policies relating to public nutrition issues.

The ADA also is a recognized accreditor for institutions of higher learning. Yet, the ADA should not be confused with regional accreditation.

[edit] External links

• American Dietetic Association official site
• American Dietetic Association official spokesperson blog
• American Dietetic Association official peer-reviewed journal
• Association Forum article detailing ADA's efforts to fight obesity problem.
• Center for Science in the Public Interest Integrity in Science project American Dietetic Association's (lists the ADA's corporate funding)
• SourceWatch American Dietetic Association