Welcome and Aloha

The Hawai‘i Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (HAND) is a state affiliate of the national Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Founded in 1939, we are a non-profit voluntary professional organization representing over 300 Registered Dietitians Nutritionists (RD or RDN), Dietetic Technicians-Registered (DTR) and dietetic interns and students in Hawai‘i and U.S. affiliated Pacific Islands.

HAND members serve the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being in a variety of settings, including medical and health care centers, schools, colleges and universities, research facilities, public health and other community agencies, health and fitness centers, supermarkets, media, private practice, and as entrepreneurs.

Are you interested in joining the HAND board? We have several positions (elected and appointed) to be filled within our leadership team! Benefits include a reduced discount for the HAND annual conference, networking with other RD’s and nutrition professionals, and learning valuable leadership skills, etc. Please refer here for the openings and the associated duties.

For questions about what this position entails, please email Alana Todd at alana.cm.todd@gmail.com

Aloha Hawai’i RDN/NDTR,

The HAND Council on Professional Issues (CPI) Committee proudly invites you to register for the 2024 HAND Conference, approved for 6.5CEUs (including an ethics unit)!
Early bird pricing is available until March 15th. Check out the registration page for more details about the event, including the agenda!
Hope to see you there,
2023-2024 CPI Committee