Indian Dietetic Association (IDA)
India
Description (english)
Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) is a group of like-minded nutritionists, dietitians and workers in the allied health fields working towards highlighting the importance of dietetics and nutrition in the maintenance of health, and in the prevention and treatment of diseases. IDA promotes scientific research in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. IDA also facilitates contact and interaction within its member community and other health professionals. IDA partners with other health organisations for causes related to nutritional health of the country.
Official Contacts
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Contact Name :
Rekha
Sharma, ICDA Representative
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Email :
rekhadsharma01@hotmail.com
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Number of Members:
8328
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Year Association Established:
1962
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Professional Title:
Dietitian
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Title Awarded By:
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Recognized credential (e.g. RD):
RD
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Credential(s) Awarded By:
dietetics regulatory body
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No. of working dietitians in country:
6000
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Code of Practice/Conduct:
Yes
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Member Types:
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Type:
Full
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Number:
8199
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Type:
Student
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Number:
129
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- 200 education institutions in India offer a recognized dietetics education program leading to professional qualification
- 2000 students complete the education requirements for professional qualification in India each year
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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
- Military food service
- Government departments (food / agriculture)
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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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To enquire about an assessment of your credentials, contact:
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Indian Dietetic Association
Dharini Krishnan
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
India
600004
dhar.krish@gmail.com
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