llinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (IAND)

The Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (IAND), an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is a not-for-profit professional organization representing approximately 3,200 members. It is the largest professional organization of nutrition and health professionals in Illinois.

Membership is limited to Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs), Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs), and dietetic students within Illinois. Since 1931, Illinois Academy members have been providing expert food and nutrition resources to communities across the state.

Join/Member Benefits

Members work across a wide range of professional settings, including hospitals, clinics, public health departments, long-term care facilities, pharmaceutical companies, health and fitness centers, private practice, business and industry, schools, universities, and research institutions.

Mission: The Illinois Academy is committed to helping communities improve health and well-being by empowering nutrition professionals through leadership, education, evidence-based practice, and advocacy.

Vision: A place where individuals flourish through the preventative and restorative power of food and nutrition.

Core Values: Collaborative • Evidence-based • Preventative • Professional • Empowering

 Updated June 2026