Who We Are
The IAACN is a professional association of practicing clinical nutritionists in many health care professions who strive to attain the highest standards of competency and practice.
The IAACN in Texas
Current Board Members for the Texas Chapter
IAACN History and Goals
The IAACN was founded in 1983 as a Florida State organization. However, the founders soon became aware of the need for national and international professional standards, and for regulation and protection beyond the state level.
Today IAACN is a flourishing organization with goals that address the needs of professional clinical nutritionists and the public that is served. This includes a commitment to:
- A CODE OF ETHICS - promulgating a Code of Professional Ethics by which members must abide.
- CERTIFICATION - participation in the Certified Clinical Nutritionists (CCN) Examination under the sponsorship of the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board (CNCB). The CCN Examination has become a national standard for clinical nutritionists who meet high requirements of professional competency.
- LEGISLATION - monitoring legislation that impacts the field of nutrition and promoting the most effective coordinated legislative action.
- PUBLIC EDUCATION - supporting and producing public education programs on nutrition.
- PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION - as an organizational member of the prestigious International Associations for Continuing Education and Training, that provides continuing education courses to update practitioners on the latest technical research and assessment techniques.
- MEMBER FORUMS - organizing IAACN conferences for the purpose of growth, networking, and idea exchange.
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