Allison M' Acquisto MA, RD, LDN

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American Dietetic Association

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

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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

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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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ADA website address
www.eatright.org
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Rhode Island Dietetic Association
Mission The Rhode Island Dietetic Association
promotes optimal wellbeing 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 www.eatrightri.org
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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
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Dietetic Practice Groups
Dietitians in Business and Communication Sports,
Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition Vegetarian
Nutrition



Nutrition Entrepreneurs

Nutrition in Complementary Care
Diabetes Care and Education
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Student Member Benefits

• ADA Scholarships
• DPG opportunities
• ADA dues includes state membership
• JADA
• Monthly Courier
• Access to members only website
• Discounts at ADA and state events

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• STATE ASSOCIATIONS

FLORIDA
NEW YORK
MASSACHUSETTS
ALASKA
NEW JERSEY
MAINE
COLORADO
ALABAMA
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SOME COMMON QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE SOME CAREER PATHS? WHAT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE
AVAILABLE? HOW DO I BECOME A REGISTERED
DIETITIAN? HOW MUCH MONEY WILL I
MAKE? INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOHNSON WALES
CULINARY NUTRITION PROGRAM?
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• CAREER PATHS

• School Foodservice Manager
• Registered Dietitian
• Spa Resort Chef
• Personal Chef
• Food Scientist

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Scholarships

• Grants and Scholarships available from
• Corporations
• Community or Civic Groups
• Religious Organizations
• Colleges or Universities
• ADA Scholarship Information education_at_eatright.o
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How to become a Registered Dietitian

• Minimum of a bachelors degree approved by the
  Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics
  Education (CADE)
• Complete a CADE accredited or approved
  supervised practice program
• Pass a national examination

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Salary Information

• Average entry level
• Dietitian gt 36,600 42,7000
• Chef/Sous Chef gt 31,000 43,000
• Food Scientist gt 41,000 62,000
• Foodservice Manager gt 33,000 46,000
• Source www.usatoday careers network

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CULINARY NUTRITION PROGRAM Director Suzanne
Vieira, MS, RD [phone]
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Curriculum

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

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BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL AND FULFILLING
CAREER! THANK YOU