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HEALTHY PEOPLE POWERED BY NUTRITION
We are unleashing nutrition’s potential to reverse the chronic disease and obesity crisis. The ANA envisions a society of Healthy People Powered by Nutrition. We bring that vision to life through our mission to Champion the Science and Practice of Personalized Nutrition.
Educate
We educate health professionals and the public in science-based personalized nutrition through our conference, webinars and educational trainings.
Certify
We set robust standards for personalized nutrition in practice including the Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS®) and specialty certifications.
Advocate
We advocate for all health practitioners to practice nutrition to the level of their training thereby moving nutrition to the core of health care.
Championing the Science and Practice of Personalized Nutrition
We educate and champion science-based, unbiased nutrition, both directly and through the professionals we train.
We Believe in the Power of Nutrition
Nutrition is a Science
There is a rich and evolving body of science illuminating nutrition’s impact on our health.
Nutrition is Medicine
Nutrition is the core element of our health and can prevent and reverse disease.
Nutrition is an Ecosystem
Nutrition is an ecosystem of food growers, scientists, academics, healthcare professionals, policymakers, philanthropists, corporations and more.
Nutrition is Healthcare
Nutrition should be a core element of our healthcare culture and system, and all health professionals should be equipped & empowered to integrate nutrition into their work.
Nutrition is Personal
Because our biology is unique, personalized nutrition most powerfully taps our health potential.
Nutrition is for Everyone
Every person deserves access to healthy food and unbiased, science-based nutrition knowledge.
Journal of the American Nutrition Association
Our peer-reviewed JANA curates and disseminates original research in nutrition to empower researchers and healthcare professionals.
ANA Training
Programs
We train practitioners in the science and practice of personalized nutrition as well as introductory trainings and programs to the public.
ANA Content
Membership
Our world-renowned researchers, clinicians, and partners bring you the latest science and practice of personalized nutrition.