RE: Re: ADA now the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

September 25, 2011

It's a very confusing title, and I am insulted that the name was not even given

a vote by the members!!!!! Given the chance, I would have NEVER voted for this

one. Did we all even get a chance to SUGGEST names?

If I were not an RD, and I looked at this name, I would immediately think it was

a specialized place to study and obtain a degree in the field of nutrition and

dietetics.

We pay a lot of money yearly to belong to the organisation!! Why is everything

so secretive?

Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

The NATURAL dietitian

Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

jpress50@...

If you are what you eat, then dietitians are the doctors of the future

Re: ADA now the " Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics " ?

hi, Jan,

I wondered who would be first to respond. Makes me uneasy that members weren't

part of the decision. This 'change' is a little too autocratic for me. no vote

from the membership? And what was all that concern when the dietary managers

voted to change the name of their 'association'? I wonder what this does to the

governance of the 'association'? I like including nutrition in the name but

don't think a unilateral change to academy is appropriate. What about the

Fellows of the American Dietetic Association, a designation no longer available.

Do they become former FADAs? Raphaela

>

> WHAT??? The ACADEMY of Nutrition and Dietetics??

>

> My understanding of the word " academy " is a specialized SCHOOL . ..

>

> So, now do all the state affiliates change to " The Colorado Academy of

> Nutrition and Dietetics " ?

>

> And, what is the business cost to change over - MILLIONS!

>

> I don't know of an Academy of Medicine, Academy of Nursing and taking care

> of people, the Academy of Dentists and Tooth fixers. . . okay, I digress.

>

> I'm not impressed, and our Delegates approved this? Why didn't we hear

> anything leading up to this?

>

> Help me out here. . . what just happened. What am I missing that makes this

> good or better than maintaining the ADA. (Oh, just because people don't

> like the word " dietetics " ? - Then, why not the American Nutrition and

> Dietetics Association? - since the word Dietetics isn't going away.)

>

> Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT

> Director of Medical Nutrition

> Signet Diagnostic Corp.

> Telecommuting Nationwide

> (Mountain Time)

> Fax:

> DineRight4@...

>

> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS,

> migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the

> Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course.

>

> In a message dated 9/24/2011 5:35:26 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,

> adapresident@... writes:

>

> Having trouble viewing this e-mail? _Click here_

>

(http://mailer.eatright.org/t/9577/2648593/1/0/?6299e5a7=aHR0cDovL21haWxlci5lYXR\

yaWdodC5vcmcvcmVhZC9h

> cmNoaXZlP2lkPTg2NSZlPURpbmVSaWdodDQlNDBhb2wlMmVjb20meD01OGRlYjNiZA== & x=8206a

> e25) to view it in your browser.

> From the President ...

>

> Sylvia A. Escott-Stump, MA, RD, LDN

>

> Saturday, September 24, 2011

>

> To all members of the American Dietetic Association:

>

> Just a few minutes ago, at the Opening Session of ADAÃ¢Â€Â™s 2011 Food &

> Nutrition Conference & Expo, I had the privilege of making an announcement

that

> will affect our Association, the entire dietetics profession and our

> perception by the public. I am thrilled to share this announcement now with

all

> ADA members.

>

> ADA has been in existence since 1917, after working to feed the troops

> healthfully during World War I. Protecting the nutritional health of our

> citizens is our highest priority. And acting together, we have accomplished

> much toward realizing ADAÃ¢Â€Â™s mission and vision.

>

> Toward the goal of increasing our potential and our impact, Past-President

> Judith announced a year ago that ADA would be seeking a new name

> for our organization to better suit our forward-thinking mission and

> vision: a name that addresses prevention and wellness as well as therapy; a

name

> that would resonate immediately with our members, the public, the media

Ã¢Â€ "

> literally everyone who hears it; and a name that reflects our

> science-based expertise.

>

> Surveys revealed the majority of ADA members believe the organization

> should have a new name that more accurately reflects what its members do.

After

> an extensive review, ADAÃ¢Â€Â™s Board of Directors voted in August to adopt

a

> new name. For weeks, IÃ¢Â€Â™ve been looking forward to sharing this

monumental

> change with you. As of January 2012, we will be the...

>

> Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

>

> This is a name that immediately and fully complements our focus: the

> nutritional well-being of the American public. Academy of Nutrition and

> Dietetics promotes the strong science background and expertise of our

members,

> primarily registered dietitians. Nutrition science underpins wellness,

> prevention and treatment.

>

> An academy is Ã¢Â€Âœa society of learned persons organized to advance

science.Ã¢Â€Â

> This term describes our organization and immediately emphasizes the

> educational strength of our advice and expertise. By adding nutrition to our

> name, we communicate our capacity for translating nutrition science into

> healthier lifestyles for everyone. Keeping dietetics supports our history as a

> food and science-based profession.

>

> Whether planning nutritious meals for children in day-care centers or

> schools, teaching individuals with diabetes about managing their blood sugar

or

> saving lives with complex nutritional interventions after surgery,

> registered dietitians are the best-qualified providers. The name change

> communicates that we are the nutrition experts.

>

> Thus, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics quickly and accurately

> communicates our identity Ã¢Â€ " who we are and what we do.

>

> The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the right name. And this is

> the right time.

>

> Our award-winning website will remain _www.eatright.org_

> (http://mailer.eatright.org/t/9577/2648593/248/0/) . The colorful Eat Right

logo will stay a

> part of the organizationÃ¢Â€Â™s graphic identity. Eat Right is our most

> powerful message and it aligns strategically with the Academy of Nutrition

and

> Dietetics.

>

> The ADA Foundation Board of Directors voted earlier this month to change

> its name to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation.

>

> I hope you will agree with me that the name Ã¢Â€ÂœAmerican Dietetic

AssociationÃ¢Â€Â

> served us well for nearly 100 years. Now, let us draw upon the strengths

> and values that have defined us since 1917, be aware of the huge

> opportunities that await us and go forward to demonstrate what it means to be

a

> member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

>

> We owe it to ourselves and to the people we serve.

>

> Thank you very much.

>

> Sincerely,

>

> Sylvia A. Escott-Stump, MA, RD, LDN

> ADA President 2011-2012

>

> ADA President updates are sent to you as a member of the American Dietetic

> Association.

> If you prefer not to receive future updates, simply _follow this link to

> unsubscribe_

>

(http://mailer.eatright.org/t/9577/2648593/23/0/?3e076d18=RGluZVJpZ2h0NEBhb2wuY2\

9t & c73c8e04=cHJlc2lkZW50X21lc3NhZ2U= & x=74a05ca0) .

>

> You are currently subscribed as: DineRight4@...

>

September 25, 2011

I completely agree. Just like MDs, RNs, PT, Psychologists etc have associations

that represents them, we should have one.Now, with this new name , it seems like

we don't have an association but rather a school.How inappropriate,

unprofessional name it is.While I don't remember being asked if I have a problem

with the name " Amer. Diet. Association " , I definitely don't appreciate the board

making such a significant change without having the members vote. I thought we

live in the USA, not is 1970's USSR.Maybe we should all write or call Members'

services in ADA and over-flood their lines and e-mails with our opinions. The

problem is, with my experience in the past, ADA has a tendency to ignore mass

opinion and they will tell you the majority voted against you, while you don't

get to see the actual numbers.Maybe it is time to start a new org??????? anybody

up to the task? I am, but you can't do it alone.

Merav Levi, RD, MS, CDN, CSGA dietitian, not the food police.

http://www.linkedin.com/in/meravlevi

" Life is not measured by the number of breath you take, but by the moments that

take your breath away. " - Carlin " People don't forget the truth, they just

become better in lying " (Revolutionary Road)

To: rd-usa

From: Jpress50@...

Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2011 12:20:29 -0400

Subject: Re: Re: ADA now the " Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics " ?

It's a very confusing title, and I am insulted that the name was not even

given a vote by the members!!!!! Given the chance, I would have NEVER voted for

this one. Did we all even get a chance to SUGGEST names?

If I were not an RD, and I looked at this name, I would immediately think it was

a specialized place to study and obtain a degree in the field of nutrition and

dietetics.

We pay a lot of money yearly to belong to the organisation!! Why is everything

so secretive?

Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

The NATURAL dietitian

Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

jpress50@...

If you are what you eat, then dietitians are the doctors of the future

Re: ADA now the " Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics " ?

hi, Jan,

I wondered who would be first to respond. Makes me uneasy that members weren't

part of the decision. This 'change' is a little too autocratic for me. no vote

from the membership? And what was all that concern when the dietary managers

voted to change the name of their 'association'? I wonder what this does to the

governance of the 'association'? I like including nutrition in the name but

don't think a unilateral change to academy is appropriate. What about the

Fellows of the American Dietetic Association, a designation no longer available.

Do they become former FADAs? Raphaela

>

> WHAT??? The ACADEMY of Nutrition and Dietetics??

>

> My understanding of the word " academy " is a specialized SCHOOL . ..

>

> So, now do all the state affiliates change to " The Colorado Academy of

> Nutrition and Dietetics " ?

>

> And, what is the business cost to change over - MILLIONS!

>

> I don't know of an Academy of Medicine, Academy of Nursing and taking care

> of people, the Academy of Dentists and Tooth fixers. . . okay, I digress.

>

> I'm not impressed, and our Delegates approved this? Why didn't we hear

> anything leading up to this?

>

> Help me out here. . . what just happened. What am I missing that makes this

> good or better than maintaining the ADA. (Oh, just because people don't

> like the word " dietetics " ? - Then, why not the American Nutrition and

> Dietetics Association? - since the word Dietetics isn't going away.)

>

> Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT

> Director of Medical Nutrition

> Signet Diagnostic Corp.

> Telecommuting Nationwide

> (Mountain Time)

> Fax:

> DineRight4@...

>

> Certified LEAP Therapist and specialist in food sensitivity for IBS,

> migraine, fibromyalgia and multiple inflammatory conditions. Co-author of the

> Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) Training Course.

>

> In a message dated 9/24/2011 5:35:26 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,

> adapresident@... writes:

>

> Having trouble viewing this e-mail? _Click here_

>

(http://mailer.eatright.org/t/9577/2648593/1/0/?6299e5a7=aHR0cDovL21haWxlci5lYXR\

yaWdodC5vcmcvcmVhZC9h

> cmNoaXZlP2lkPTg2NSZlPURpbmVSaWdodDQlNDBhb2wlMmVjb20meD01OGRlYjNiZA== & x=8206a

> e25) to view it in your browser.

> From the President ...

>

> Sylvia A. Escott-Stump, MA, RD, LDN

>

> Saturday, September 24, 2011

>

> To all members of the American Dietetic Association:

>

> Just a few minutes ago, at the Opening Session of ADAâ€™s 2011 Food &

> Nutrition Conference & Expo, I had the privilege of making an announcement

that

> will affect our Association, the entire dietetics profession and our

> perception by the public. I am thrilled to share this announcement now with

all

> ADA members.

>

> ADA has been in existence since 1917, after working to feed the troops

> healthfully during World War I. Protecting the nutritional health of our

> citizens is our highest priority. And acting together, we have accomplished

> much toward realizing ADAâ€™s mission and vision.

>

> Toward the goal of increasing our potential and our impact, Past-President

> Judith announced a year ago that ADA would be seeking a new name

> for our organization to better suit our forward-thinking mission and

> vision: a name that addresses prevention and wellness as well as therapy; a

name

> that would resonate immediately with our members, the public, the media â€ "

> literally everyone who hears it; and a name that reflects our

> science-based expertise.

>

> Surveys revealed the majority of ADA members believe the organization

> should have a new name that more accurately reflects what its members do.

After

> an extensive review, ADAâ€™s Board of Directors voted in August to adopt a

> new name. For weeks, Iâ€™ve been looking forward to sharing this monumental

> change with you. As of January 2012, we will be the...

>

> Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

>

> This is a name that immediately and fully complements our focus: the

> nutritional well-being of the American public. Academy of Nutrition and

> Dietetics promotes the strong science background and expertise of our

members,

> primarily registered dietitians. Nutrition science underpins wellness,

> prevention and treatment.

>

> An academy is â€œa society of learned persons organized to advance

science.â€

> This term describes our organization and immediately emphasizes the

> educational strength of our advice and expertise. By adding nutrition to our

> name, we communicate our capacity for translating nutrition science into

> healthier lifestyles for everyone. Keeping dietetics supports our history as a

> food and science-based profession.

>

> Whether planning nutritious meals for children in day-care centers or

> schools, teaching individuals with diabetes about managing their blood sugar

or

> saving lives with complex nutritional interventions after surgery,

> registered dietitians are the best-qualified providers. The name change

> communicates that we are the nutrition experts.

>

> Thus, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics quickly and accurately

> communicates our identity â€ " who we are and what we do.

>

> The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the right name. And this is

> the right time.

>

> Our award-winning website will remain _www.eatright.org_

> (http://mailer.eatright.org/t/9577/2648593/248/0/) . The colorful Eat Right

logo will stay a

> part of the organizationâ€™s graphic identity. Eat Right is our most

> powerful message and it aligns strategically with the Academy of Nutrition

and

> Dietetics.

>

> The ADA Foundation Board of Directors voted earlier this month to change

> its name to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation.

>

> I hope you will agree with me that the name â€œAmerican Dietetic

Associationâ€

> served us well for nearly 100 years. Now, let us draw upon the strengths

> and values that have defined us since 1917, be aware of the huge

> opportunities that await us and go forward to demonstrate what it means to be

a

> member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

>

> We owe it to ourselves and to the people we serve.

>

> Thank you very much.

>

> Sincerely,

>

> Sylvia A. Escott-Stump, MA, RD, LDN

> ADA President 2011-2012

>

> ADA President updates are sent to you as a member of the American Dietetic

> Association.

> If you prefer not to receive future updates, simply _follow this link to

> unsubscribe_

>

(http://mailer.eatright.org/t/9577/2648593/23/0/?3e076d18=RGluZVJpZ2h0NEBhb2wuY2\

9t & c73c8e04=cHJlc2lkZW50X21lc3NhZ2U= & x=74a05ca0) .

>

> You are currently subscribed as: DineRight4@...

>

September 25, 2011

I'm in...

Tina Marie