The Florida Dietetic Association (FDA) is the advocate of the dietetic profession serving the citizens of Florida through the promotion of optimal nutrition, health and well-being.

FDA sponsors many activities in order to accomplish the purpose of the association including:

• Annual, mid-year and legislative meetings offering "up-to-date" continuing education credits;
  
  
• A quarterly newsletter providing information from the state office, district associations and national association;
  
  
• A liaison program to facilitate the exchange of information among other organizations espousing similar or complementary goals and ideals; and
  
  
• Scholarships to support the future of the profession;

FDA was founded in 1935 in Jacksonville, Florida and is currently comprised of approximately 4000 members and fifteen district associations. Since 1988, FDA has maintained its headquarters in the state capitol, Tallahassee, Florida. Members of the association include registered dietitians, licensed dietitians/nutritionists, registered dietetic technicians and students.

Our members work in a variety of settings such as business and industry, schools, universities and research centers, hospitals and clinics, public health units, long-term care facilities, pharmaceutical companies, and health and fitness centers.

FDA is governed by a seven member Board of Directors (BOD). The BOD is elected by statewide vote and composed of a president, president-elect, secretary, treasurer, chair of delegates, chair of district presidents and member-at-large. The BOD meets three times a year to discuss association business. An advisory body, the Administrative Council meets with the BOD twice a year. The AC is comprised of three additional delegates and presidents representing all fifteen districts. These two bodies are assisted by Standing Committee chairs and a Nominating Committee.