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Mission
Statement:
The California Dietetic
Association, Bay Area District, is the advocate of the dietetic
profession, serving the public through the promotion of optimal
nutrition, health and well-being.
What is
BADA?
With nearly 300 members and
still growing, the Bay Area Dietetic Association is one of the 10
district associations affiliated with the California
Dietetic Association. The Bay Area district
includes: Alameda, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin,
Mendocino, Napa, San Francisco, and Sonoma.
BADA
Members
Approximately 68
percent of
BADA's members are active
registered dietitians and 22 percent are associates/students. Members include clinical and community dietetics professionals,
consultants, food service managers, educators, researchers, dietetic
technicians and students.
BADA members represent a range of
practice areas and interests including public health; sports
nutrition; medical nutrition therapy; diet counseling, cholesterol
reduction, diabetes, heart and kidney disease; vegetarianism; food
service management in business, hospitals, restaurants, long-term
care facilities and education systems; education of other
health-care professionals; and scientific
research.
What is a Registered Dietitian?
*
A
registered dietitian is a highly trained food and nutrition expert
who has met minimum academic and professional requirements,
including:
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Bachelor's degree
with course work approved by ADA's Commission on
Accreditation for Dietetics Education. Coursework typically
includes food and nutrition sciences, foodservice systems
management, business, economics, computer science, sociology,
biochemistry, physiology, microbiology and chemistry. -
Complete an
accredited, supervised, six- to 12-month experiential practice
program at a health-care facility, community agency or foodservice
corporation -
Pass a national
examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic
Registration -
Complete continuing
professional educational requirements to maintain
registration.
Some
RDs hold additional certifications in specialized areas of practice,
such as pediatric or renal nutrition, nutrition support and diabetes
education. Most registered dietitians work at hospitals and medical
centers, private practice or other health-care facilities. Many work
in community and public health settings, academia and research. A
growing number work with food and nutrition industry and business,
journalism, sports nutrition, corporate wellness programs and in
other nontraditional settings. Nearly half of all
ADA members hold
advanced academic degrees.
What is a Dietetic Technician, Registered? *
Dietetic technicians, registered, often working in
partnership with registered dietitians, screen, evaluate and educate
patients; manage and prevent diseases such as diabetes and obesity
and monitor the progress of a patient or client. DTRs work in
settings such as hospitals and clinics, extended-care
facilities, home health-care programs, schools, day-care
centers, correctional facilities, restaurants, food companies,
foodservice providers, public health agencies, government and
community programs such as WIC and Meals on Wheels, health clubs,
weight management clinics and community wellness centers. DTRs must
complete at least a two-year associate's degree in an approved
dietetics technology program from an accredited
U.S.
college or university. DTRs also must have supervised practice
experience in community programs, health care and food service
facilities. They must pass a nationwide examination and continuing
education courses throughout their careers.
*Adapted from
American Dietetic Association
COMMITTEES
The following committees assist our
organization and advance the profession of dietetics. Participation
is encouraged and welcomed. This is a great way to network and build
valuable professional skills. Contact the committee chairperson if
you would like to contribute your time and/or expertise.
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BAYLEAF
The Bayleaf is the
official newsletter of the Bay Area District of the California
Dietetic Association and is the primary communication to the
membership. Activities are directed by the Bayleaf
editor. -
COMMUNITY
NUTRITION
This committee
responds to requests from the community for BADA/professional
dietetics participation in events and implements programs and
activities sponsored by our organization including promotion of
National Nutrition Month. -
FUNDRAISING
This committee
plans and implements fundraising activities to generate operating
funds. -
LEGISLATION
The role of the
Legislative Committee is to represent the organization’s interest
in legislation and public policy issues. Objectives are two-fold: 1) to effect legislation and
public policy issues defined by the CDA and BADA Executive board;
and 2) alert members of the profession, the public, the government
and its agencies to the needs for policy or legislation related to
dietetics and nutrition. -
MEMBERSHIP
This committee
recruits members for all membership categories, provides
prospective members with information on membership benefits,
maintains current rosters, provides mailing labels to interested
parties, and develops the Membership Directory. -
MENTORING
This committee
identifies and recruits prospective mentors and mentees and
coordinates matches. -
PROGRAM
PLANNING
This committee
plans and coordinates general
meetings for our members,
including CPE events. -
HEALTH CARE
REIMBURSEMENT COMMITTEE
This committee is
responsible for keeping the membership informed about Medical
Nutrition Therapy reimbursement issues. E-mail and newsletter
articles are written periodically. -
SPEAKERS
BUREAU
This committee is
composed of members interested in public speaking. It
coordinates speakers for organizations requesting lectures on
nutrition related issues.
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