If dietetics is your profession, politics is your business! Support for nutrition is not only good public policy, it
is good politics.

Members of the Dietetic Association at the national, state and local level have the opportunity to be involved in
lobbying and advocacy efforts at all tiers of political office. Members of the American Dietetic Association, NC
Dietetic Association as well as local District Affiliates should urge consumers and lawmakers to learn about the
positive and effective role nutrition plays in healthy lifestyles as well as disease management and treatment. For both individuals and society, the benefits of eating right and exercising include improved qualities of life and lower health-care costs.

Congressional Legislative Update
NC State Legislative and Policy Update

Grassroots Tools:
You are the most effective voice for Dietetics and Nutrition. For help finding your legislators, tips on how to get your voice heard, and general government information, check out:
www.congress.org
www.firstgov.gov
www.usinfo.state.gov
ADA Advocacy Guide - Effective Nutrition and Health Policy Begins with You
ADA Grassroots Manager Tool for Members

Subscribe to ADA’s On the Pulse, a weekly online newsletter to stay informed of developments affecting food,
nutrition and health in Washington and the states.

The ADA Public Policy Workshop is the association's premier advocacy and grassroots training meeting. Held each spring, the workshop is designed to provide attendees with the opportunity to visit Capitol Hill and discuss ADA's priority issues with their Representative and Senators.