The Dallas Dietetic Association (DDA) is a proactive organization with more than 300 members. Our membership meetings and committee work are innovative, dynamic, and goal oriented. As an organization, we help members achieve their professional goals by directing all educational sessions and community projects toward:

Three (3) main goals:

• The public trusts and chooses Registered Dietitians as food and nutrition experts
• Dallas Dietetic Association improves the health of our communities
• Members and prospective members value the Dallas Dietetic Association as key to professional
  

Each goal has committees working on various projects to help obtain these goals.

 

DDA provides several member benefits to meet your needs!

Internet Website - eatrightdallas.org
	A consumer and member oriented website. Continue browsing our site!
Monthly Membership Meetings and Continuing Education
	Times and locations vary to accommodate our members.
Social and Networking Opportunities
	A variety of events to develop friendships and networking relationships
Quarterly Newsletter
	Timely information, including meeting notices.
Online Directory
	Contains member names, addresses, and phone numbers.
Website Job Postings
	Job opportunities in the DFW area

 

Texas Licensure

Texas is a licensure state. If you choose to become licensed, you may contact the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians in Austin at 512.834.6601. Licensure requires six hours of continuing education per year. Keep copies of announcements, syllabus', or certificates for meetings you attend for documentation and license renewal. For more information visit the Texas Licensure website.

 

Congratulations on becoming a member or considering membership in one of the largest nutrition associations in Texas!

Join in the activities, participate in exciting projects, and help DDA strengthen its leadership role in the field of nutrition.

 

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Potassium

Did you know potassium rich fruits and vegetables may help preserve muscle mass in older adults? Experts estimate that most Americans consume only half the recommended amount of potassium. Foods high in potassium include:

Sweet potatoes
Tomatoes, Spinach
White beans, Soybeans, Lentils
Bananas, Peaches, Cantaloupes

Source: Tufts Health & Nutrition Newsletter - August 2008, Vol 26, Number 6

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