Fort Worth Dietetic Association Index

Mission:

We are the advocate of the dietetic profession serving the public through promotion of optimal nutrition, health, and well being.

Food for Thought...

Do you want to know what a dietitian does?

Registered dietitians (RD's) are food and nutrition experts who...

Are you looking for a dietitian?

Please click here for the Texas Dietetic Association's list of dietitian in your area.

Or maybe a few good nutrition links?

The American Dietetic Association (ADA) provides some wonderful resources for the consumer. Please check out their resources here.

Looking for a future career in dietetics?

There are several colleges and universities in the area that provide degrees and certificates to help put you on the road to becoming a dietitian or a diet technician.

It's Time to Submit 2011-2012 Membership Applications!

Two ways to join FWDA:

1) Submit online application and payment via PayPal

2) Print and complete paper application and mail with payment

FWDA News and Events

URGENT ACTION ALERT: Communicate with your members of Congress by visiting ADA's Grassroots Action Center. Let elected officials who know RDs deserve to be able to bill directly for these services and that coverage should be expanded beyond primary care.

Save the Date! 2012 Spring Seminar

March 9th, 2012

Featuring The Biggest Loser Dietitian, Cheryl Forberg RD, LD

Click here for more info and to pay registration fee

It’s Nomination Time for 2012-2013 FWDA Officers! Click here for more info.

Make a donation to FWDA Scholarship Fund.

Upcoming FWDA Meetings

February 2012 Meeting:

Date: February 2012

Topic: Social Media

Speaker: Teresa Wagner, RD, LD

Location: Meals on Wheels

320 S Freeway

Fort Worth, TX 76104

The Fort Worth Dietetic Association is an educational organization for dietetic professionals and dietetic students. Through our scholarship donation efforts, we support qualified dietetic educational programs in area universities. FWDA represents dietetic professionals in Tarrant, Parker, Hood , Johnson, Hill, Erath, and Somervell counties.

Are you familiar with MyPlate?

Visit myplate.gov and learn about the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, access valuable tips and resources, and much more!