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A Message from the President

 

The Memphis District Dietetic Association (MDDA) is a professional, non-profit organization made up of food and nutrition experts and students in training. We are affiliated with the Tennessee Dietetic Association (TDA), as well as our national organization, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association).

If you are a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, with Tennessee as your affiliate, we would love for you to join our ranks! 

Registered Dietitians (RDs) are the food and nutrition experts, and members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics are the public’s best source for accurate and timely nutrition information.  It is our duty to stay up to date on the latest in evidenced based nutrition practice so that we can provide our patients and clients with the most timely and accurate nutrition care. Being a member of MDDA is a great way to help achieve this goal!

As an organization, MDDA helps to support its members through continuing education opportunities, job listings, networking, public policy updates, and advocacy efforts. MDDA members also provide the public with food and nutrition information, participation in local health fairs and other wellness events in Memphis and Shelby County.  In addition to its "Members Only" section, our website offers a place for the public to come for valuable and evidence based nutrition advice.  

Please visit our website often!  MDDA's mission is to "promote optimal nutrition and well being for all people" and we exist to aid both members and the public in the dissemination of sound, accurate, and timely food and nutrition advice. 

Whether you are a nutrition-conscious consumer or a member of MDDA, you can count on us to keep you up to date of the latest nutrition-related happenings in the Memphis area!


Healthfully,

Mary Catherine Schallert MS, RD, LDN, CNSC 

2012-2013 MDDA President