Indian Dietetic Association Registration Board

About Us

In 1963, a band of nutritionists, dietitians and workers in the allied health fields resolved to form a scientific body to highlight the importance of dietetics and nutrition in the maintenance of health, and in the prevention and treatment of diseases. Thus, the Indian Dietetic Association was founded, with Prof. Kalyan Bagchi as Secretary and Dr. C. Gopalan as President. The association was affiliated to the International congress of Dietetics in 1975.

Aims and Objectives of the Association

To promote the cause of science by encouraging the spirit of active pursuit of knowledge and original scientific research particularly in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
To facilitate social, scientific and cultural fellowship and cultivation of goodwill among its members.
To promote close contact and interaction between persons following different branches and thus facilitate the development of a wider outlook and the integration and application of available scientific knowledge for the welfare of society.
To safeguard the interests of scientists generally and its members in particular and work for their welfare.

Journal

The IDA started its own scientific journal in 1963. It was named the “Journal of the Indian Dietetic Association”. The inaugural issue came out in December 1963 coinciding with the first Annual Convention of the Association. It was re-christened as “Applied Nutrition” in 1973. There are two issues which are published every year. The journal has been renamed as JIDA "Journal of the Indian Dietetic Association" in 2003.

Medals and Prizes

1. K.G. Naidu Medical Trust Award (Therapeutic Dietetics)

2. J.N. Bose Memorial Award (Nutrition Project)

3. Sagarmal Goenka Award

4.A.N. Radha Practicing Dietitian Award

5. IDA President’s Award

6. Kelloggg’s Poster Award (A topic is given every year).

The actual position of dietetics and dietitians in this country is far from gratifying and every effort should be made by each and every member of the Association to improve the status of dietitians.