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Is the ADA Attempting to Limit Market Competition in Nutrition Counseling?

An article was recently published in Forbes Magazine concerning an attempt by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly ADA) to limit market competition in nutrition counseling. 

The Academy sent a rebuttal response to all its members.  The rebuttal clearly states that ADA never attempted to limit nutrition counseling!  The following statement is taken directly from the rebuttal:

"In fact, there is not a single dietetics licensure law in the country that would prohibit licensed chiropractors, pharmacists, nurses, personal trainers, or acupuncturists from providing nutritional counseling."

We at AASDN believe this to be a grievous deception.  Many of our members have been harassed by state dietetic associations with letters of "Cease and Desist" to halt nutrition counseling and not to take it up again later (desist) or else face legal action. 

Have you ever received a threatening communication from the ADA or state dietetic associations?  We want to hear from you. Join the disussion now on our blog!

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Click here to read the entire rebuttal letter.

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