Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsThe Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals founded in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1917, by a visionary group of women dedicated to helping the government conserve food and improve the public's health and nutrition during World War I. Today, the Academy has over 75,000 members and is committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy.