Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), formerly the American Dietetic Association, is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. AND is committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education, and advocacy. For more information, visit www.eatright.org.
The Diabetes Advocacy AllianceTM is working to increase awareness of, and action on, the diabetes epidemic among legislators and policymakers. We are a diverse group of patient advocacy organizations, professional societies, trade associations and corporations, sharing a common goal to defeat diabetes. Explore our site to learn more about what's on the front burner in our interactions with Congress, federal agencies, and the White House.
DAA Priorities for 2019
The Diabetes Advocacy Alliance (DAA) has public policy and legislative priorities in three areas: prevention of type 2 diabetes; improved screening and detection of those adults with prediabetes, undiagnosed diabetes, and gestational diabetes; and improved care for people whose diabetes has been diagnosed. A summary of DAA advocacy priorities is presented in this document: Advocacy Priorities in 2019.