Through dietetic practice groups, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics members are able to interact with colleagues in the same area of practice or interest, receive practice-related references, newsletters and publications, obtain scholarships, and participate in continuing education programs.
What SNS DPG members receive:
- Web page with current happenings of the DPG www.snsdpg.org
- Continuing professional education units through science-based webinars for members and student members.
- Nutrition Link, an informative newsletter published quarterly which features original educational articles, news of interest to child nutrition professionals, and DPG events.
- Continuing professional education units and networking opportunities at Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the School Nutrition Association (SNA) annual national meetings, state meetings, and SNS DPG sponsored meetings and workshops.
- Membership directory for networking with food service and child nutrition professionals throughout the country.
- Pride in nominating DPG members for Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics awards and/or recognition.
- Opportunities to contribute to the Frances Carr Parker endowment fund designed for the sole purpose of enhancing the dietetic profession through a graduate scholarship for a selected DPG member.