House of Delegates

Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Governing Structure

The governing structure of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics includes 19 members of the Board of Directors and 105 members of the House of Delegates (HOD). Click this link here for a more detailed look at our governing body!

Have you ever wondered what the roles and responsibilities of the HOD are? This video link provides a short 2-minute synopsis on the work and structure of the HOD: view here!  Maybe you will be interested in being a future Delegate!

Strategic & Professional Issues

Strategic issues (previously called Mega Issues) are overriding issues of strategic importance that cut across multiple discipline areas. They address key strategic questions the organization must answer to illuminate choices and challenges that will need to be overcome moving forward for the envisioned future.

The Strategic Issues Process is an important tool for responding to members' needs related to far-reaching professional concerns. A Strategic Issue is strategic and futuristic in its scope and is projected to impact the profession three-to-five years into the future. They are emerging issues with potential impact on the dietetics profession in three or more years, overriding issues of strategic importance that cut across multiple discipline areas and support the Academy’s strategic mission, vision, and focus. Strategic Issues replace Mega Issues. Example Strategic Issues include The Academy’s Council on Future Practice, the organizational unit comprised of ten members who represent practice, education, credentialing and accreditation and the Board of Directors, identifies Strategic Issues for consideration by the HOD.

Our Diabetes DPG members can submit Strategic Issues using the Strategic Issue identification form  (make sure you to select Diabetes DPG) and emailing to atevert@uw.edu. Strategic Issues are considered by the House of Delegates Leadership Team for discussion by the House of Delegates. It’s our opportunity to have a voice in current and future challenges that affect our profession!

Professional Issues are specialized or practice-based topics that need immediate attention by the HOD. These issues may impact a subset of practice areas within the profession. Examples of Professional Issues include master’s requirement implementation, licensure, reimbursement and payment, and preceptor and internship shortages.