New Zealand Dietetic Association

New Zealand Dietetic Association NZDA has approximately 570 and has a national office in Wellington, seven branches and 14 Special Interest Groups members with the majority being from New Zealand.  It contains the major group of completely trained food and nutrition experts in New Zealand. The Associate members are scientists with dietitians and nutrition qualification. It is affiliated to a number of national and international entities.

This Dietetic Association form strong and sustainable experts that empower about food and nutrition. It inspires change to enhance the health and wellbeing in New Zealand. The main vision of the association is to advance & promote knowledge of nutrition and dietetics internationally - to raise the standard of dietetic practice; to promote professional development, leadership and evidence based research; to form strategic alliances and partnerships to advance nutrition and dietetics; to support and protect the professional status and interest of practitioners; to recognize excellence and to advocate for consumers to enjoy a safe, nutritious, culturally appropriate, sustainable and affordable food supply.