Argentinean Association of Dietitians and Nutritionist- Dietitians (AADYND)
Asociación Argentina de Dietistas y Nutricionistas Dietistas
Argentina
Description (english)
The Argentinean Association of Dietitians and Nutritionist-Dietitians (AADYND) is a national scientific and professional organization of Dietitians, Nutritionist-Dietitians and Licentiates in Nutrition. With more than 60 years of distinguished trajectory, AADYND is committed to advance the science of nutrition and to promote its translation into healthier lifestyles for Argentineans. One of its main goals is to promote initiatives related to food and nutrition security, identifying and supporting social and economic policies that contribute to the nutritional well-being of the public. With its dynamic leadership and trustworthy scientific strength, AADYND provides continuing education resources and opportunities for professional development, as well as accurate communication of nutrition messages to the public.
Description (local language)
La Asociacion Argentina de Dietistas y Nutricionistas-Dietistas (AADYND) es una institución profesional y científica sin fines de lucro con más de 60 años de trayectoria que nuclea a profesionales Dietistas, Nutricionistas Dietistas y Licenciados en Nutrición. El propósito de AADYND es contribuir al desarrollo de la ciencia de la nutrición y promover su aplicación desde una visión integral. Con presencia vigente y dinámica, con liderazgo y excelente capacidad técnico-científica; comprende el desarrollo de funciones relacionadas con investigación, información y comunicación, asistencia técnica, formación y desarrollo de recursos humanos y movilización de recursos.
Uno de sus principales objetivos es impulsar iniciativas relacionadas con la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional, identificando y apoyando medidas económicas y sociales que contribuyan a lograr un óptimo estado nutricional en la población Argentina.
Por esa razón, AADYND tiene un fuerte compromiso con la promoción de la salud, a través de la actualización y capacitación de los profesionales nutricionistas, de la difusión de correcta información nutricional y de la realización de programas de educación alimentaria y nutricional a la comunidad.
Official Contacts
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Contact Name :
Romina
Barritta de Defranchi, ICDA Representative
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Email :
rominadefranchi@gmail.com
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Second Contact Name :
Graciela
Gonzalez, AADYND President
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Email :
aadynd@aadynd.org.ar
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Number of Members:
869
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Year Association Established:
1947
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Professional Title:
Licenciado en Nutricion
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Title Awarded By:
Educational Institution
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Recognized credential (e.g. RD):
-
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Credential(s) Awarded By:
National and State Goverments
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No. of working dietitians in country:
10000
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Code of Practice/Conduct:
No
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Member Types:
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Type:
Dietitians
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Number:
714
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Type:
Honourary (new category)
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Number:
21
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Type:
Student
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Number:
134
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- Dietetics education includes a practicum program.
- 16 education institutions in Argentina offer a recognized dietetics education program leading to professional qualification
- 500 students complete the education requirements for professional qualification in Argentina 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)
- 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 practice as a dietitian in Argentina, one must obtain the "Licenciado en Nutricion" degree. Credentials of all Dietitians educated in another country should be assessed by a National University with the dietetics career (e.g. Universidad de Buenos Aires).
Further education may be required to proceed to the national registration administered by government regulatory bodies.
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To enquire about an assessment of your credentials, contact:
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Universidad de Buenos Aires - Facultad de Medicina
Dirección de Docencia y Programación de Enseñanza
Paraguay 2155
Phone: +54 (11) 5950-9500 - Extension:2018
Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Capital Federal
Argentina
1121
dirdocyprog@fmed.uba.ar
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