French Nutritionnist Dietitians Association (AFDN)
Association Française des Diététiciens Nutritionnistes
France
Description (english)
The Association is the main Body of Dietitians in France, acting on behalf and in the interests of its members and the profession. AFDN collaborates with relevant governmental and non governmental organisations. It promotes evidence based practice, professional development and lifelong learning for dietitians. Furthermore, it encourages dietitians to participate in research in the field of nutrition and dietetics.AFDN collaborates with high education institutes and authorities to improve dietetics education programs. AFDN set up actions in public health (with authorities, national organizations) to promote quality food for populations, communicates on nutritional recommendations and on European and international works of dietitians.
Description (local language)
L'association est le principal organisme représentant les diététiciens en France, agissant au nom et dans l'intérêt de ses membres et de la profession. Elle collabore avec les organisations gouvernementales et non gouvernementales appropriées. Elle promeut les pratiques professionnelles validées, le développement professionnel et la formation tout au long de la vie pour les diététiciens. De plus, elle encourage les diététiciens à participer à la recherche dans le domaine de la nutrition et de la diététique. L’AFDN collabore avec les établissements d’enseignement supérieur et les ministères pour améliorer les programmes de formation. L’AFDN met en place des actions de santé publique (avec les instances gouvernementales, les organismes nationaux) pour promouvoir une alimentation de qualité auprès des populations. Elle transmet des recommandations nutritionnelles et diffuse les travaux européens et internationaux de diététiciens.
Official Contacts
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Contact Name :
Thérèse
LIBERT, ICDA Representative
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Email :
theolibert@wanadoo.fr
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Second Contact Name :
Anne-Marie
FAVREAU
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Email :
anne.marie.favreau@free.fr
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Number of Members:
2600
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Year Association Established:
1954
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Professional Title:
Dietitian
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Title Awarded By:
state government
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Recognized credential (e.g. RD):
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Credential(s) Awarded By:
state government
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No. of working dietitians in country:
6500
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Code of Practice/Conduct:
Yes
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Member Types:
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Type:
Dietitians
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Number:
2600
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Type:
Honourary
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Number:
1
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- A Bachelor degree (or will be very soon) is required to become a Dietitian
- Education for Dietitian does not include a practicum of 500 hours or more
- 50 education institutions in France offer a recognized dietetics education program leading to professional qualification
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Settings where dietitians services are most commonly employed (may be employees
or consultants in private practice):
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Health Systems:
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- Community health centres
- Doctor's office or medical clinic
- Hospitals (all types including military)
- Nursing homes or long term care
- Public health agencies
- Government department (health/social services)
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Food and Agriculture:
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- Food service / hospitality or association
- Food producer, food manufacturing company or association
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Other common settings for employment of Dietitians' services:
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- Advocacy association in the health field (e.g. Diabetes Association, Celiac Association, health professional association)
- Academic or research organization (e.g. University, college, institute)
- Media
- Pharmaceutical company or association
- Recreation or sports facility or association
- School or school system
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Credentials of all Dietitians educated in another country are assessed by a state regulatory body
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To enquire about an assessment of your credentials, contact:
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DHOS
cellule de Gestion
14 avenue Duquesne
Paris cedex 07 SP
France
75350
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