Welcome to the New Jersey Dietetic Association

The New Jersey Dietetic Association (NJDA) is an affiliate of the American Dietetic Association, the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.  NJDA has over 2000 members serving New Jersey through the promotion of optimal nutrition, health and well being.  Our members provide nutrition services in many settings including private practice, school systems, public health agencies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, education, research, business and industry.  Registered Dietitians (RD) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR) serve as members of the health care team and provide quality, evidence-based nutrition care for individuals and groups at all stages of the life span and in all conditions of health and disease.

As a professional organization, NJDA aims to serve New Jersey citizens by providing a reliable source of nutrition information.  NJDA also endeavors to empower our members to be New Jersey’s food and nutrition leaders by providing our members with continuing education, networking opportunities and other resources.  There are many ways for NJDA members to be involved in organization activities including nutrition education initiatives, community service and public policy to name a few.  We encourage all of our members to be active participants in NJDA since member participation strengthens our organization and allows us to do more for our members and for the community at large.  Participating in our organization can also bring many personal rewards to members.  Working on committees or nutrition education projects, planning continuing education events or being involved in public policy activities can help members build new skills while providing an opportunity for networking with colleagues, making new friends and having fun!  Most importantly, these activities allow our members to be part of the team that is really going to make a difference.

For the community at large, this website will offer information about the activities of NJDA and provide nutrition information and links to reliable nutrition resources.  For our members, the website serves as a repository of NJDA materials and provides members with information about job opportunities, public policy and legislative initiatives, association awards, upcoming events and other special initiatives of the association.  Thank you for visiting our website.  I hope you will return often.

Denise Langevin, M.S., R.D., President, New Jersey Dietetic Association