Advocacy

Support for nutrition is not only good public policy, it is good politics.

Our leading principles:

• Amplify the contribution of nutrition and dietetics practitioners and expand workforce capacity and capability

• Integrate research, professional development, technology and practice to stimulate innovation and discovery

• Collaborate to solve the greatest food and nutrition challenges now and in the future

• Focus on system-wide impact across the food, well-being and health care sectors

• Have a global impact in eliminating all forms of malnutrition.

Public Policy

AZAND Supports Public Policy efforts at both the federal and state level.

Federal

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is committed to improving the nation’s health and advancing the profession through research, education, and advocacy. Advocacy is critical to achieving the mission, vision, goals, and strategies outlined in the Academy Strategic Plan.

Public policy significantly influences and forms the Academy’s public image and that of the dietetics profession.

• Learn more about Advocacy at the Federal Level: https://www.eatrightpro.org/advocacy 

• Take Action on Federal bills that affect the health of Americans: Action Center

State

State governments play a vital role in creating and implementing policies that serve and protect the public. AZAND is your advocate in public policy at the state level to ensure the health and safety of the public; to make sure your voice is heard. 

Get involved in Arizona:

Find your state legislators and track Arizona bills www.AZLeg.gov