History and Mission
The American College of Nutrition was founded in 1959 with the mission to enhance nutrition and metabolism knowledge among physicians and professionals from all disciplines with a common interest in nutrition and to promote the application of such knowledge to the maintenance of health and treatment of disease.
The ACN's goals are to:
- Provide an organization which encompasses the needs of physicians and professionals from all disciplines with a common interest in nutrition.
- Provide a forum for interchange of views, professional and educational experiences, and research results in the general field of nutrition.
- Encourage the incorporation of a strong, clearly-defined nutrition teaching module in the curriculum of all medical schools, and to promote the inclusion of nutritional education in medical postgraduate training.
- Promote educational programs at all levels, and provide advocacy support for non-M.D. nutrition professionals.
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