Allison M. Acquisto MA, RD, LDN Rhode Island Dietetic Association Assistant Professor, Johnson & Wales University College of Culinary Arts Updated March, 2005 American Dietetic Association

What is ADA?  National Organization, 70,000 members  Largest advocate for Registered Dietitians in the world  Promotes the RD as the food and nutrition expert

What are the benefits of membership?  As a member of ADA, you can take advantage of a variety of programs and resources: Representation Education Networking

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Rhode Island Dietetic Association Mission: The Rhode Island Dietetic Association promotes optimal well–being for all people by advocating for its members. Vision: Rhode Island Dietetic Association members are the leading source of food and nutrition services. RIDA Website:

Current Membership of RIDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS  President  President Elect  Delegate  Nominating Committee  National Nutrition Month  Legislative  Reimbursement  Membership  SPRC Members: 250 Active 56 Student

Dietetic Practice Groups DietitiansDietitians in Business and Communication SportsSports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition VegetarianVegetarian Nutrition Diabetes Care and Education Diabetes NutritionNutrition Entrepreneurs NutritionNutrition in Complementary Care

Student Member Benefits ADA Scholarships DPG opportunities ADA dues includes state membershipstate JADA Monthly Courier Access to members only website Discounts at ADA and state events

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SOME COMMON QUESTIONS WHAT ARE SOME CAREER PATHS? WHAT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE?SCHOLARSHIPS HOW DO I BECOME A REGISTERED DIETITIAN? DIETITIAN HOW MUCH MONEY WILL I MAKE?MONEY INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOHNSON & WALES CULINARY NUTRITION PROGRAM?CULINARY

 School Foodservice Manager  Registered Dietitian  Spa Resort Chef  Personal Chef  Food Scientist  Menu Menu

Scholarships  Grants and Scholarships available from: Corporations Community or Civic Groups Religious Organizations Colleges or Universities ADA Scholarship Information:  Menu Menu

How to become a Registered Dietitian  Minimum of a bachelor’s degree approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE)  Complete a CADE accredited or approved supervised practice program  Pass a national examination  Menu Menu

Salary Information  Average entry level: Dietitian => $36,600 – $42,7000 Chef/Sous Chef => $31,000 – $43,000 Food Scientist => $41,000 – $62,000 Foodservice Manager => $33,000 – 46,000 Source: careers networkwww.usatoday  Menu Menu

CULINARY NUTRITION PROGRAM Director: Suzanne Vieira, MS, RD (401)

Curriculum Labs conducted over an 11 week term  Every term consists of a hands on component

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