The American Dietetic Association will change it's name January 2012 to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Why am I writing about this? Because I think it's fishy!
Here is how the president of the ADA; Sylvia Escott-Stump explains reasons for making the name change
The name Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics promotes the strong science background and academic expertise of our members, primarily registered dietitians. Nutrition science underpins wellness, prevention and treatment," she said. By adding nutrition to our name, we communicate our capacity for translating nutrition science into healthier lifestyles for everyone. Keeping dietetics supports our history as a food and science-based profession. Thus, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics quickly and accurately communicates our identity—who we are and what we do,"
I think this name change business has a lot more to do with the increasingly negative image the public has towards the ADA and the trend towards working with nutritionists vs. dieticians - whose approach is distinctly different.
In other words the ADA is adding the term nutritionist to make them seem like they are teaching latest science in nutrition (which they are NOT). If that were true they would not have aligned them self with purveyors of fake food; candy bars nor advocate for the use of canola oil (toxic); microwaving food (changes molecular structure into poison)or artificial sweeteners (toxic). If you visit their website you will see they are sponsored by companies such as Kellogg, ConAgra, Coca Cola, Mars, and Hershey's, and the Soy industry. In fact these companies provide significant financial support to their organizations so much so the congress has been investigating them. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA), has asked the ADA and other health advocacy groups for a listing of their payments from the pharmaceutical, medical device, and insurance industries. The ADA has yet to completely disclose the information requested so the investigation is on-going. Oh these contribution exceed $1 million dollars!
What do you think?
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