The American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists
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About AASDN The American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists is a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing and maintaining high professional standards for the dissemination of accurate, scientific/wellness related nutrition information by qualified professionals. In furtherance of the AASDN mission to disseminate accurate, sound, scientific nutrition information, AASDN is pleased to announce the establishment of the following programs. Please click on the link below to learn more about each program.
AASDN is pleased to announce a partnership with the USDA / Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. As a community partner, AASDN is committed to establishing programs that promote physical fitness and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The recommendations contained in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans traditionally have been intended for healthy Americans ages 2 years and older. However, Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 was released at a time of rising concern about the health of the American population. Its recommendations accommodate the reality that a large percentage of Americans are overweight or obese and/or at risk of various chronic diseases. Therefore, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 is intended for Americans ages 2 years and older, including those who are at increased risk of chronic disease. Poor diet and physical inactivity are the most important factors contributing to an epidemic of overweight and obesity in this country. The most recent data indicate that 72 percent of men and 64 percent of women are overweight or obese, with about one-third of adults being obese. Even in the absence of overweight, poor diet and physical inactivity are associated with major causes of morbidity and mortality. These include cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and some types of cancer. Some racial and ethnic population groups are disproportionately affected by the high rates of overweight, obesity, and associated chronic diseases. These diet and health associations make a focus on improved nutrition and physical activity choices ever more urgent. These associations also provide important opportunities to reduce health disparities through dietary and physical activity changes. To further our commitment as a USDA/CNPP partner AASDN has established a Kindergarten through 6th grade nutrition curriculum - Healthy Kids and Families. The mission of the Healthy Kids and Families Nutrition program is to empower children, families, and communities, through nutrition education and support, to obtain and maintain a healthy body, mind, and spirit. This curriculum is free of charge to all educators, parents and individuals committed to implementing a nutrition program that promotes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
The AASDN-BOC serves independently to uphold the stringent standards of AASDN professional programs and monitor the integrity of these programs, and to implement the standards, guidelines and policy created by the AASDN Credentialing Commission regarding obtaining, and/or maintaining the AASDN Nutrition Specialist certification and completion of the AASDN Online Sports Nutrition Certificate Programs. The AASDN-BOC Program Director is responsible for the addition of new programs, monitoring and improving current programs and overseeing the AASDN-BOC daily operations conducted by staff, advisors and 2012 AASDN-BOC Program Director AASDN is pleased to welcome Greg Salgueiro, MS, RD as the new AASDN-BOC Program Director. Thanks to Greg’s vision and hard work AASDN will be launching several new programs in 2012. New Interactive Online Nutrition Manager Program The new online interactive Nutrition Manager Program will begin on January 1st, 2012. These new changes make it possible for Nutrition Managers to offer safer, more effective programs with the ability to work online from any computer, tablet or smart phone. Exciting new changes include:
Continuing Education Program Also new in 2012 will be continuing education programs specifically designed for members. Watch for details in coming soon.
AASDN Credentialing Commission The AASDN Credentialing Commission (AASDN-CC) is the governing body of the AASDN Nutrition Specialist Certification Program. The AASDN-CC awards the Nutrition Specialist Certification credential to health, allied health and fitness professionals that fulfill the requirements for certification and recertification. The AASDN-CC awards the SNC, ASNC and the MSNC certificates to professionals that fulfill the certificate requirements including successful completion of the certificate examinations. The AASDN-BOC and the AASDN-CC are dedicated to ensuring public health and safety by awarding the Nutrition Specialist credential and the designations of SNC, ASNC, and MSNC to qualified health, allied health and fitness professionals that demonstrate competence through a system of rigorous testing and continuing education program. The AASDN Credentialing Commission may adopt such rules and regulations for the conduct of its business and it shall deem advisable, and may, in the execution of such powers grant delegates certain of its authority, responsibility and day-to-day operational duties to the AASDN-BOC. The AASDN Credentialing Commission provides advisement on all matters pertaining to certification standards and policies, recertification standards and policies, approved continuing education policies and professional practice and disciplinary policies. The AASDN Credentialing Commission is composed of four (4) elected Nutrition Specialists, one appointed Representative that holds a degree as a Registered Dietitian, one (1) appointed public member representing consumers of the services provided by Nutrition Specialists, and one (1) non-voting member, the AASDN-BOC Manager.
AASDN, AASDN-BOC and AASDN-CC maintain a strict Conflict of Interest Policy for its staff, volunteers and board members. AASDN has no legal or financial connection to accreditation organizations from which it seeks accreditation. AASDN-BOC has no financial or legal connections to NOCA or NCCA or any other accreditation organization. AASDN accepts no funds from advertising, no corporate funds or government grants. Funding for AASDN programs is achieved through AASDN certificate programs and the AASDN Nutrition Specialist Certification. AASDN extends its sincere gratitude to members, Nutrition Specialist Certificants and students of the Sports Nutrition Certificate program who provide support for all AASDN activities.
Position papers explain the AASDN stance on issues that affect the health status of the public and the role that allied health professionals play in providing safe and effective wellness programs that adhere to all state licensure laws and the American Dietetics Association guidelines. Position statements are based on sound scientific data. Readers may copy and distribute position papers providing such distribution is not used to indicate an endorsement of a product or service. Requests to use portions of a position or requests for hard copies of a position may be requested by emailing your name, address and position title to aasn.org@comcast.net.
The following article provides additional data on the AASDN position in regards to dietary supplements.
AASDN P O Box 759 Fruitland Park, FL 34731 800.682.4933
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