The New Mexico Dietetic Association (NMDA) are advocates of the dietetics profession and serve the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being. NMDA is comprised of two districts with more than 300 members practicing through out New Mexico. NMDA is an affiliate of the American Dietetic Association, the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being.
Mission: The NMDA promotes optimal nutrition and well-being for all people by advocating for its members.
Vision: NMDA members are the leading source of food and nutrition services.
Goals: To be recognized as the experts in areas of food and nutrition, to build membership in the association, to influence the policy initiatives of key audiences, and to develop partnerships with groups and/or organizations that share common missions, visions, and values related to the areas of food, nutrition, and health.
A Registered Dietitian (RD) is a food and nutrition expert who has met the minimum academic and professional requirements to qualify for the credential “RD.” In addition to RD credentialing, many states have regulatory laws for dietitians and nutrition practitioners. New Mexico requires one of the following licenses to practice as a Nutritionist or Dietitian:
Licensed Dietitian (LD) - Registered Dietitians must be licensed by the state of New Mexico to practice nutrition. Dietitians may also hold a master’s or higher degree or specific credentials in their specialty.
Licensed Nutritionist (LN) - A nutrition practitioner who has completed a master’s degree but has not completed an internship may be licensed by the state of New Mexico as a Licensed Nutritionist to practice nutrition. Only licensed individuals may call themselves Nutritionists or Dietitians.
For more information on licensing visit www.rld.state.nm.us
