Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation

**Who We Are** The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is the only charitable organization devoted exclusively to supporting nutrition and dietetics professionals by empowering them to help consumers live healthier lifestyles. The Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of the [Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics](http://www.eatrightpro.org/ "Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics") and does not receive any portion of member dues, relying solely on donations to thrive. The success and impact of our programs and services are directly attributed to the generous support of our donors. Read the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics article “[Advancing the Dietetics Profession through the Foundation’s Philanthropy](https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/THEACADEMY/332b30df-e065-46ce-94da-9c8a13541862/UploadedImages/Foundation/files/foundation-history_journal-article.pdf "Advancing the Dietetics Profession through the Foundation’s Philanthropy")” to learn more about the history of the Foundation. **The Foundation’s Mission** Through philanthropy, empower current and future food and nutrition practitioners to optimize global health. **The Foundation’s Vision** A world where all people thrive through the transformative power of food and nutrition. **Principles** - Proactive application of inclusive grant making and fundraising practices to enhance access in the dietetic profession. - Integration of research, professional development, and practice to stimulate innovation and discovery. - Collaborations to solve the greatest food and nutrition challenges now and in the future. - A system-wide impact across the food, well-being, and health care sectors. - Elimination of all forms of malnutrition globally. - Expansion of workforce capacity, capability and the contribution of food and nutrition practitioners. - Accountability through transparency and fiduciary responsibility.