Welcome to the Web site of the Public Health and Community Nutrition Practice Group (PHCNPG) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA). This site provides information for dietetic professionals working in public health and community nutrition. Visit this Web site to find contact information for PHCNPG officers, links to publications, links to federal agencies, national and local organizations, a list of ADA- and PHCNPG-sponsored events, public policy opportunities, and a job locator.

PHCNPG provides an exceptional networking opportunity for individuals working in public health and community nutrition. Our DPG represents over 1,600 members throughout the United States and abroad who are employed in a vast array of employment settings, including community organizations, local, state, and federal agencies, hospitals, advocacy groups, university extension offices, and many other settings that serve to promote the health of the public.

If you were unable to attend Changing the American Plate and Lifestyle to Lower Cancer Risk, please login to our Member section for handouts from and a recording of the Webinar.

If you have any information you would like to see posted on our site, or if you have any questions, please contact our Website Committee Chair, Laura McNally Nelson. The Website is updated periodically, so check back often for the latest information.

Carol J Boushey, PhD, MPH, RD
PHCNPG Chair
Contact us   |  Last updated: 29-May-2010
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