Become a member of MFNS DPG

MFNS represents over 1200 members of the American Dietetic Association who specialize in managing money, minutes, materials, manpower and machines the 5 M’s. 

To join MFNS

• You can join through the ADA online business center (you need your ADA login information)
• You can download a printable ADA/DPG membership application
• You can contact ADA’s Member Service Center at 800-877-1600 Ext 5000

Annual Dues are $25 from June 1^st to May 31^st.

Standards of Professional Performance (SOPP) for Registered Dietitians in Management of Food and Nutrition Systems

have just been published, the Journal, March, 2009.  MFNS members, educators and interested others should review. The SOPPs serve as a guide for RDs to evaluate and improve practice and demonstrate competence in management of food and nutrition systems. These standards answer the question “what are the skills, knowledge, and competency that an RD in the provision of management of food and nutrition services at the generalist and specialist level?” 

A copy is also available on the member only site.

Organization Goals:

• Unite in a national organization the ADA members who have management responsibilities in food and nutrition systems
• Provide a means of communication among members in this dietetic practice group and with other established groups
• Promote the professional and personal development of members
• Promote visibility of and career opportunities for this field of dietetic practice
• Promote applied research in the practice of dietetics

Membership Benefits:  

• Quarterly newsletter
• Networking opportunities
• Annual Meeting and Exhibition educational programming/special events
• Monitoring of legislative activity
• Support to state meetings
• Representation to Council on Professional Issues by officers
• Promotion of the management RD and DTR
• Educational Scholarships
• www.rdmanager.org - The official MFNS DPG web page, containing management information
• Two approved Sub-Units - Dietitians in College & University Food Services and Commercial & Retail Food Service.