Dietitians Association of Australia

The Dietitians Association of Australia is the peak professional association for dieticians in Australia.

"The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is the national Association of the profession, with branches in each State and Territory. The precursor of DAA, the Australian Association of Dietitians, was established in 1976. The Association became known as DAA in 1983. DAA represents approximately 3,300 members. Dietitians are employed in a wide variety of work areas including clinical dietetics, community nutrition, education, private sector, government, research and industry."

Corporate Funding
Despite claiming that "our website gives you . . . information you can trust", DAA receives funding from a number of food-manufacturing corporations and food lobby groups, and is open to accusations that such funding causes a lack of objectivity in the advice it gives.

DAA argues that "The Dietitians Association welcomes partnerships with industry. We know that partnerships are the best way to bring about the changes needed to help Australians towards healthier eating."

Corporate funders of DAA include:

Program Partners

 * Kellogg Australia
 * Meat and Livestock Australia
 * Nestlé Australia
 * Unilever Australia
 * Fonterra Brands (Australia) Pty Ltd

Major Partners

 * Nutricia Australia
 * Novartis Medical Nutrition
 * Pharmatel Fresenius Kabi Pty Ltd (PFK)

Directors
Accessed December 2007: National Directors
 * Julie Hulcombe - President
 * Julie Dundon - Vice-President
 * Jane Kellett
 * Gabrielle O'Kane
 * Richard Sager
 * Judith Bauer
 * Elizabeth Kellett
 * Jennifer Savenake
 * Claire Palermo
 * Ana Gowrea

Contact

 * Web: http://www.daa.asn.au

Related Sourcewatch articles

 * Obesity PR
 * John Coveney