Yay for the American Dietetic Association!
While attending Bastyr University, some of the professors gave the impression that the American Dietetic Association (ADA) is a conservative organization. I took conservative to mean “doesn’t want anything to change.” How wrong could my assumption be?
While attending Bastyr University, some of the professors gave the impression that the American Dietetic Association (ADA) is a conservative organization. I took conservative to mean “doesn’t want anything to change.” How wrong could my assumption be?
Very wrong.
On the contrary, the American Dietetic Association is on the front lines of the political scene, advocating for change. For as long as the health care debate has been going on, ADA members have been communicating with their legislators, advocating for greater visibility in the health care field. As a result of their efforts, the HELP Committee: Affordable Health Choices Act includes and ammendment which requires registered dietitians be included in the medical home team!
On the contrary, the American Dietetic Association is on the front lines of the political scene, advocating for change. For as long as the health care debate has been going on, ADA members have been communicating with their legislators, advocating for greater visibility in the health care field. As a result of their efforts, the HELP Committee: Affordable Health Choices Act includes and ammendment which requires registered dietitians be included in the medical home team!
I am proud to be a member of this progressive organization.
The reason a lot of Bastyr type people don't like the ADA is because they do things like saying people don't need to limit sugar because the sugar industry doesn't want them to, or partnering with diet coke for projects-- they tend to partner with big food companies for financing, which can bias their recommendations. Perhaps it is a necessary evil, but that's why some people don't like them :)
ReplyDeleteSabrina, that is a good point. I also wish the ADA was able to function without the funding/help of large corporations...
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