About TDA
Mission: |
Optimize Texans’ health through food and nutrition |
Vision: |
Empower TDA members to be food and nutrition leaders |
Strategic Plan: |
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Welcome to the Texas Dietetic Association (TDA). TDA, an affiliate of the American Dietetic Association, is a not-for-profit professional organization of over 4,000 registered dietitians, dietetic technicians, and students in Texas.
TDA members provide expert food and nutrition resources for Texans. They are here to help Texans improve and manage their health—and make eating an enjoyable and delicious experience.
Our members work in a variety of settings such as:
business and industry, schools, universities and research centers,
hospitals and clinics, public health units, long-term care facilities, pharmaceutical companies and health fitness centers.
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Leadership
Meet the great leadership of TDA.
What is an RD/LD/DTR?
What does it take to practice as a Registered Dietitian?
TDA Legislative Agenda
TDA Public Policy Priority Areas
Member Spotlight
Meet some of our top outstanding members of TDA.
Member Awards
Congratulations to the award winners.
Member Achievements
Check out the accomplished group of TDA members.
Member Benefits
Become a part of the largest dietetic professional organization in Texas.
Member Practice Areas
View the diverse settings dietitians work in
Find a Dietitian
Information on how to find a dietitian.
TDA the Organization
TDA consists of 18 districts throughout the state that each have their own district association and meetings. The TDA is governed by a seven member board of directors (BOD) that is voted in a statewide election.
The BOD consists of the President, President-Elect, Past President, Secretary/Treasurer, Director-at-Large Communications, Director-at-Large District Presidents’ Council, and Chair of Delegates. http://www.eatrighttexas.org/about/leadership/board.asp .
Additionally two delegates, Public Policy Coordinator, State Policy Representative, Membership Chair, and TDA Foundation Director sit on the board. There are approximately 12 standing committees that volunteer their time to serve the TDA membership and fulfill its mission.
TDA Strategic Plan (revised 2009)
