HIV/AIDS Dietetic Practice Group (DPG) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), a professional organization of Registered Dietitians (RD) and Dietetic Technicians Registered (DTR) providing medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to people living with HIV/AIDS (PWA, PLWHA).

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All visitors are welcome to browse our web site for information about the HIV/AIDS Dietetic Practice Group (DPG) or dietetic issues pertaining to HIV/AIDS.

ADA HIV/AIDS ELECTION RESULTS
The Ballot Results for 2008–2009 Officers

ADA's FNCE presents "Nutritional Management of HIV and Hepatits C"
Octover 26, 2008 details

DOWNLOADS

1. Nutrition Screen and Referral Criteria for Adults with HIV/AIDS- 2005 revision
2. Therapeutic Diet Order Practices Used by Registered Dietitians in Hospitals

Members can now access Positive Communication on the "Members Only" section of the website.

Our Mission

The HIV/AIDS DPG is the advocate of the dietetics profession serving the public through the promotion of optimal nutrition, health and well being. The HIV/AIDS DPG enables members of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) to network and share information, collaborate, and advocate in order to positively impact people affected HIV/AIDS.

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Our Goals

To support and expand a network of dietetics professionals and share information and experiences on the nutritional management of HIV/AIDS.

To create and disseminate a comprehensive quarterly publication that provides nutrition information to members, allied health professionals, and primary care providers in the field of HIV/AIDS management through a variety of communication channels.

To inform members of current research in HIV/AIDS nutrition, and to provide support for their participation in research projects through networking and a competitive research grant.

To advocate through public policy and education for the integration of nutrition into HIV disease management.

Benefits of Membership

To join the HIV/AIDS DPG, you must be a member of the American Dietetic Association (ADA). Click here for the Online Enrollment Form on the ADA web site. Or call ADA Accounting at 800-877-1600, ext. 4884. Your annual dues give you the following membership benefits:

Positive Communication — Peer-reviewed quarterly newsletter (ISSN# 1096-7370) providing current information on treatments, research, and resources concerning HIV/AIDS and its impact on nutrition. Members can view and download previous versions online.

Members-Only area of Website — Requires password access, contains a full menu of special online features such as:

Electronic Mailing Listserv and Educational Archive — Provides an online forum for HIV/AIDS DPG members to share information, opinions, and ideas with fellow members. An archive of past messages pertaining to dietetic issues in HIV/AIDS is also available to HIV/AIDS DPG members only.

Online Membership Roster — Accessible to HIV/AIDS DPG members only.

Online Nation-wide Directory of HIV/AIDS Organizations — Accessible to HIV/AIDS DPG members only.

HIV/AIDS Medical Nutrition Therapy Protocols (1998) — Free downloadable copies available to HIV/AIDS DPG members only

This web site is provided as a public service by the HIV/AIDS Dietetic Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association. The information on this web site is not intended to replace medical advice. Individuals should contact a registered dietitian to answer food and nutrition-related questions or for nutrition services. The entire contents and design of this web site is the property of the HIV/AIDS Dietetic Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association. No text or image on this web site may be copied for any purpose whatsoever without prior written consent of the HIV/AIDS Dietetic Practice Group and the American Dietetic Association.

Please direct questions, comments, or suggestions for improvement regarding this website to infoservices@hivaidsdpg.org.