Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association
Who We Are
The Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group (PNPG) is a dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association (ADA). We are an active group of more than 3000 practitioners who provide nutrition services for the pediatric population in a wide variety of settings.
Our members include registered dietitians (RDs), dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs), and other ADA members who recognize the vital role of good nutrition in the growth and development of infants, children and adolescents. PNPG activities focus on education, research, networking, and service.
Mission
PNPG is dedicated to promoting optimal nutrition as part of healthy lifestyles for all infants, children, adolescents through education, research and service by qualified dietetics professionals.
Vision
PNPG members are leaders in promoting optimal nutritional health of infants, children and adolescents.
Values
Excellence: PNPG members are involved in the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based principles in nutrition policy, programs, services and research.
Leadership: PNPG members will be recognized as leaders in the field of pediatric nutrition by the ADA, other agencies, the ADAF, and by other agencies, consumers, health care professionals and public policy makers.
Communications: PNPG will promote timely and effective communication among nutrition and other health care professionals, and to the public.
Collaboration: PNPG will promote open dialog, cooperation, and the sharing of knowledge. Social Responsibility: PNPG will advocate for infants, children and adolescents on issues affecting nutritional health.
Inclusivity: PNPG will demonstrate respect and sensitivity toward and an appreciation for the backgrounds, differences and points of view of others.
Service: PNPG will provide services, materials, and resources to its members and other health care professionals and organizations that promote the mission of the PNPG.
Family: PNPG will recognize the pivotal role of the family in pediatric nutrition.
Special Interest Groups
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Infant Nutrition/Breast-feeding with Neonatology
Diabetes with Wellness and Weight Management
Gastroenterology/Food Allergy with Failure to Thrive
Nutrition Support
Eating Disorder/Adolescents
Publications and Newsletters
Building Blocks for Life is a quarterly newsletter publication that provides peer-reviewed articles focusing on child or adolescent nutrition-related themes.
PNPG Post, also a quarterly newsletter publication, keeps members up-to-date on continuing education opportunities, legislative issues, publications, job opportunities and other communications regarding various PNPG activities and member benefits.
Awards, Grants, Scholarships and Stipends
- Published Research Award (for PNPG members only)
- Outstanding Member of the Year (for PNPG members only)
- Research Grant (for PNPG members only)
- Creative Nutrition Education Awards (for PNPG members only)
- PNPG Glenda Bible Memorial Scholarship — (Deadline: February 15, 2008)
- Dietetic Internship/Approved Preprofessional Practice Program Scholarship and
- Speaker Stipend Awards
- For information, contact the current chair
Networks
- International Lactation Consultant Association
- Genetics Metabolic Dietitians International
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
- Dietitians of Canada, Pediatric Nutrition Network
Annual Reports
To Join
DPG dues are paid annually, along with ADA membership dues. ADA members may join a DPG almost any time during the year by paying appropriate dues. (The last day in February is the end of the period to join a DPG for the membership year ending May 31.) Dues vary depending on the DPG.
To Join PNPG Online, visit the ADA Online Business Center
