ADA Position Statements

What is a Position Statement?

An ADA position is a statement of the Association’s stance on an issue that affects the nutritional status of the public.
It is derived from pertinent facts and data, and is germane to ADA’s mission, vision, philosophy, values, and strategic initiatives. A position consists of two parts: one or two sentences that convey the main points and a support paper that provides the scientific rationale. Each position with its accompanied support paper is published in the JADA.

Visit the ADA World Wide Web site: www.eatright.org to see the list of current positions. Another alternative is to contact the Governance Team at AD Headquarters, 800-877-1600 extension 4898. In addition every February a list of current positions is published in the ADA reports section of the JADA

Position Concepts

When a position concept is accepted it means that a reference panel of individuals qualified in the particular area will be convened to review the concept and develop/refine the necessary background paper to support the concept.

The concept and the supporting paper will be brought to the HOD for review, discussion and revision before the concept will be voted on for acceptance or rejection as an ADA position. Below is a listing of the position concepts that were accepted by the HOD.

It is important that we receive feedback from members on these concepts.

Please respond with questions and comments, supporting or arguing against these concepts. It will be your input which will decide whether the delegates of New York State vote for or against these concepts. Your input is valuable and necessary.

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