Welcome to DCMAND!

The DC Metro Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (DCMAND) is an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.

DCMAND is composed of more than 365 highly skilled, multi-talented professionals and students in the DC Metro Area that are committed to improving the nation’s health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education, and advocacy.

Our members represent a wide range of practice areas and interests, including, but not limited to public health, medical nutrition therapy, sports nutrition, food service management, education, research, policy, and communications.

Our Mission

Empower a community of nutrition professionals to promote health and nutrition locally and nationally.

Our Vision

Lead the way in optimizing health and nutrition through evidenced-based practice and broad-based collaborations.

It's licensure renewal season!

DC licensure renewals are due November 1st, 2023.
MD licensure renewals are due October 31st, 2023.

Click here for information about DC RD licensure renewals: https://dchealth.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/service_content/attachments/Board%20of%20Dietetics%20and%20Nutrition%202023%20Renewal%20Notification-FINAL_LIVE.pdf

Click here for more information about MD RD licensure renewals: https://mdbnc.health.maryland.gov/diet/instructions.html

More information and resources coming soon - follow our social media @dcdietitians to stay up to date!

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