The New Mexico Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NMAND) are advocates of the dietetics profession and serve the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being. NMAND is comprised of two districts with more than 300 members practicing through out New Mexico.  NMAND is an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association), the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.  The Academy serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being.

Visit The Academy at www.eatright.org.

Mission: The NMAND promotes optimal nutrition and well-being for all people by advocating for its members.

Vision: NMAND 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.

What is a Registered Dietitian?

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 the New Mexico Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Board website.

Join The Acedemy of Nutrition and Dietetics

To be a member of NMAND, you must be a member of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  For more information on Academy membership visit the ADA website at www.eatright.org.