Nutrition Graduate Program students have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of organizations and develop valuable ties with other students, faculty, and the professional community.

Student Organization of Nutrition and Dietetics (SOND) – SOND is an organization made up of undergraduates majoring in Nutrition and any interested person at the University of Minnesota. The group meets once a month and hosts invited speakers from a variety of nutritional backgrounds. Participation is open to any student interested in nutrition and is not limited to majors in nutrition. All Nutrition majors are strongly encouraged to participate in SOND. For information contact the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, 225 FScN, 612-624-1290.

Food Science and Nutrition Club – This club is made up of undergraduate and graduate students of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition. Meetings, events and activities address membership education, preparation for a job after graduation and promote social interactions. For information contact the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, 225 FScN, 612-624-1290.

American Dietetic Association Affiliate Member  – Nutrition students are strongly encouraged to become affiliate members.  Application forms and membership information are available from the didactic program director. Current cost is $43.00 and students must have the didactic program director’s signature on the application. Students are also encouraged to participate in professional meetings such as the bi-monthly meetings of the Twin Cities District Dietetic Association (September, November, January, April and June) and the spring meeting of the Minnesota Dietetic Association.

Minnesota Dietetic Association (MDA) – Student membership in the national association results in automatic membership in the state association. Students will receive a periodic newsletter and are strongly encouraged to be knowledgeable about association issues and concerns. MDA has an annual statewide spring meeting at selected sites around the state.

Minnesota Nutrition Council, Inc. (MNCI) – MNCI is an organization dedicated to promoting good nutrition. It sponsors bimonthly meetings on nutrition issues, sponsors an annual conference concentrating on nutrition and food, and provides members with a professional newsletter and directory.  Student membership is $15.00. There are five meetings per year. Cost varies per meeting but is usually under $10. Non members may attend at a slightly higher fee. Meeting time and location varies; see posting near 267 FScN.

Contact:

D’Ann Brosnahan, Executive Director
Minnesota Nutrition Council
1910 W County Rd B, Room 212
Roseville, MN  55113
Tel: 651-628-9250

Twin Cities District Dietetic Association (TCDDA)
A local association of dietitians that meets five times during the year. Notices of meeting dates, topics and locations will be posted on the bulletin board next to 267 FScN.  Student membership is $10.00 per year but students may attend meetings without becoming members.


Job Line: Access at the following website: http://www.mndietetics.org

Society for Nutrition Education (SNE) – SNE is a national organization in support of nutrition education. The organization has an annual meeting in the summer and a refereed journal. Student membership is $59 per year. Dues payable to: