Become one of the 3,200 NYSAND Members to access content across our site, including learning opportunities, webinars and more!
Membership in NYSAND is contingent upon membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. On your membership application, please list New York as your state affiliate and you will automatically become a NYSAND member. You do not have to be a New York State resident to elect New York as your state affiliate.
Membership costs vary based on your membership type and may change from year-to-year. Here are the descriptions of the membership types to help you decipher which to apply for:
- ACTIVE – This is the Academy’s largest membership category. Active members can enjoy all the benefits the Academy has to offer, including career, professional and continuing education resources. The Academy’s main, professional membership category encompasses:
- RDNs;
- NDTRs;
- Individuals who have completed accredited dietetics education programs, and
- Individuals with advanced degrees in an approved area of concentration
- STUDENT – The Academy’s membership category for pre-professionals enrolled in (or stating their intent to enroll in) an approved dietetics education program. Student category members enjoy reduced dues while gaining access to the vast majority of benefits Active members enjoy, including career resources and scholarships.
- INTERNATIONAL – Individuals who have completed, or are completing, formal training in food, nutrition or dietetics received outside the United States may also qualify for membership with the Academy. The Academy’s International category extends membership worldwide, providing networking for food and nutrition professionals and students in any area of practice, wherever they live.
- RETIRED – Individuals who have retired from dietetics practice and are at least 62 years of age qualify for reduced dues so they may maintain their Academy membership to remain connected to their profession and colleagues. Retired category members enjoy all the privileges and benefits of the Active membership category while also qualifying for discounts on a variety of Academy products and services.
- ASSOCIATE – Practitioners in a wide variety of fields related to health care, food, culinary, school nutrition, sports and fitness may now join the Academy as an Associate. Associates have access to extensive benefits, including the Evidence Analysis Library, professional publications, networking opportunities and preferred pricing on resources and conferences.
- SUPPORTER– Academy members can only formally join only one affiliate due to the rebate format and database infrastructure. New York State has decided to create a ‘supporter’ program, which allows members to join the affiliate as a secondary member. Click here to view benefits and to register as this member type.
This information has been provided by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, please click here for further details.
With your membership, you will have access to a wide variety of resources, not only from the Academy, but from the New York State Academy as well. Some of these include:
- Access to the Evidence Analysis Library! View the complete list of EAL evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines and systematic reviews at-a-glance. Includes information on project updates and new releases.
- Continuing Professional Education: Staying up to date on developments in Food and Nutrition Science to build your knowledge, enhance your skill, and advance your career Continuing Professional Education (eatrightpro.org) CPEs include face-to-face learning, Webinar Opportunities, Online Certificates of Training, and Self-Study Opportunities
- Career Development – stay up to date on the latest career opportunities and salary surveys. Also- learn about Mentor Programs, Job Opportunities and review the salary calculator (including Career Coaching and Resume Writing) Career Resources (eatrightpro.org)
- Ability to join one or many dietetics-specific focus groups, such as:
- Early bird registration to the Academy’s 2025 Annual Conference – FNCE
- Academy specific publications
- Insurance discounts
- Updates on public policy, both nationwide and state-specific
- Ability to join affiliate districts/regions
- Don’t miss the NYSAND AME 2025 in April 2025! 7 CPEs available!
- …and many more!
For more in-depth information click here: Value of Membership