IAAND Mission is…
Empower members though professional development and promote global collaboration in the international nutrition and dietetics community
IAAND envisions a future where there is a …
An international nutrition and dietetics community who promotes health and well-being through food and nutrition
IAAND acts based on the following principles..
Create initiatives and respond to identified members’ professional needs
Foster global partnerships between members and between IAAND and external organizations to promote global health and well-being and eliminating all forms of malnutrition as defined by WHO1 1 Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients. The term malnutrition covers 2 broad groups of conditions. One is ‘undernutrition’—which includes stunting (low height for age), wasting (low weight for height), underweight (low weight for age) and micronutrient deficiencies or insufficiencies (a lack of important vitamins and minerals). The other is overweight, obesity and diet-related noncommunicable diseases (such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer). |
Respect broad points of view, recognizing diversity as our strength, including environmental, economic, social, and cultural factors in the decision-making process to foster equity |
Act ethically with accountability and commitment to excellence |
Incorporate research, professional development, technology, and innovation to enhance international nutrition and dietetics practice |
Support the nutrition and dietetics community to be recognized as the experts in food and nutrition |
Promote use of published research and evidence-based nutrition practice decision-making |
Create a feeling of fellowship within IAAND members to form an engaged international nutrition and dietetics community |
IAAND’s FOCUS AREAS 2022
- Our focus areas mirror the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, however reflect goals appropriate to our role as an international affiliate.
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Well-Being and Prevention |
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Nutrition Care and Health Systems |
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Food and Nutrition Security and Food Safety |
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Diversity and Inclusion |
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IAAND’s Strategies 2022-2027
- Our strategies reflect strategies appropriate to an international affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,
Strategy | Activities for 2022-2024 | ||
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Communications and Advocacy |
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Professional
Development |
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Research |
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Workforce
Demand and Capacity |
*See also activities from Research (Research-practice audit
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