American Dietetic Association Welcomes ARAMARK as an ADA Partner.PHILADELPHIA -- The American Dietetic Association The American Dietetic Association (ADA) is the United States' largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, with nearly 65,000 members. Approximately 75 % of ADA's members are registered dietitians and about 4 % are dietetic technicians, registered. (ADA Ada, city, United States Ada (ā`ə), city (1990 pop. 15,820), seat of Pontotoc co., S central Okla.; inc. 1904. It is a large cattle market and the center of a rich oil and ranch area. ), the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition Food and Nutrition See also cheese; dining; milk. accubation Rare. the act or habit of reclining at meals. alimentology Medicine. thescience of nutrition. allotriophagy Pathology. professionals has announced that ARAMARK, a world leader in professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. , has become an ADA Partner. The Partner program is ADA's new corporate relations structure, providing Partners a national platform via ADA events and programs with prominent access to key influencers, thought leaders and decision makers in the food and nutrition marketplace. ARAMARK is currently the only professional services company to be an ADA Partner. ARAMARK will work closely with the ADA to develop joint consumer education programs that will inform and educate the health professional community, promote ADA members and make a greater impact on the public's health when dining away from home. "ARAMARK and the American Dietetic Association are both committed to ensuring food services food services Hospital services A 24/7 department in a hospital that provides for the nutritional needs of inpatients–eg, those needing special diets, preparing meals and transporting them to the floor and, through the cafeteria, the hospital staff and provided to people in all walks of life are safe, nutritious and of the highest quality," said registered dietitian registered dietitian, n See dietitian, registered. and ADA President Judith Gilbride. "Through the ADA Partner program, ARAMARK and the ADA will be able to work together more closely to develop initiatives that meet our common goals and improve people's health and nutrition." "ARAMARK is one of America's largest employers of dietitians, and has enjoyed a long history with the American Dietetic Association," said Andrew Kerin, President, ARAMARK Domestic Food, Hospitality and Facility Services. "This expansion of our partnership further strengthens our commitment to providing nutrition education and healthy dining programs for the consumers we serve." About ARAMARK ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management The management of a user's computer installation by an outside organization. All operations including systems, programming and the datacenter can be performed by the facilities management organization on the user's premises. , and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. In FORTUNE magazine's list of "America's Most Admired Companies A yearly publication by Fortune Magazine, America's Most Admired Companies consists of corporations that are highly esteemed by the likes of Business Executives, Directors, and Analysts. A survey is taken of close to 3300 professionals who give their opinions on the companies. ," ARAMARK has consistently ranked as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers and industry analysts since 1998. The company was also ranked first in its industry in the 2006 FORTUNE 500 survey. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 240,000 employees serving clients in 18 countries. Learn more at the company's Web site, www.aramark.com. About the American Dietetic Association With more than 65,000 members, the American Dietetic Association is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Approximately 75 percent of ADA's members are registered dietitians and four percent are dietetic dietetic /di·e·tet·ic/ (di?ah-tet´ik) pertaining to diet or proper food. di·e·tet·ic adj. 1. Of or relating to diet. 2. technicians, registered. Other members include clinical and community food and nutrition professionals, consultants, food service managers, educators, researchers, dietetic technicians and students. Nearly half of all ADA members hold advanced academic degrees. ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being. To locate a registered dietitian in your area, visit the American Dietetic Association at www.eatright.org. |
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