Member Benefits
Thank you for your interest in joining the Hunger & Environmental Nutrition DPG!
As a HEN member you will receive these benefits:
- On-line access to the Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition
- A quarterly newsletter rich with in-depth reporting on issues, frequently offering free continuing professional education credits
- Connection to an active engaging listserv providing the relevant latest information and discussion on HEN topics that focus on what is important to you
- Quick updates and e-zines on issues important to your professional life including legislation, trends and networking opportunities
- EML - Yahoo Group for up-to the minute information and stimulating discussion
- Recognition of your efforts by your peers with the opportunity to be nominated for the Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Award
- A voice and advocate within the American Dietetic Association on important issues
- Opportunity to meet life long professional colleagues and friends that share your values and enthusiasm for the organization and profession
- Networking opportunities at other related conferences around the country
- Opportunity to be a part of the HEN Speaker’s Bureau, which offers groups the unique perspective of dietetic professionals in these areas
- Potential recognition for your contributions on HEN projects that help fulfill the DPG mission
- Reduced rate for Students
- Scholarship opportunities for International members
ADA Members
Feel free to print and share the HEN Membership Brochure (PDF) with other ADA members, students, and potential Friends of HEN.
ADA Members of the American Dietetic Association can select to join the HEN DPG when renewing their annual membership or at any time during the year, for $35. ADA members may be directed to the ADA website to become a member of HEN.
International RDs and DTRs
Every year The Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group (HEN DPG) offers a scholarship to an RD or DTR who is working internationally in the food security or sustainable food systems arena. The scholarship provides a one-year paid membership to the American Dietetic Association and to the Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group. Application deadline is February 15th.
Scholarship Information can be found in the Scholarships tab on the left.
Become a Friend of HEN
Individuals who are not eligible for membership in the American Dietetic Association but are interested in issues of nutrition, food security, and sustainable food systems are encouraged to join as a Friend of HEN. Organizations can also become Friends of HEN. More information and applications available at:
Friends of HEN Information (PDF)
Friends of HEN Information (Word Document)
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