American Nutrition Association® (ANA)

The ANA envisions a society of Healthy People, Powered by Nutrition. They bring that vision to life through their mission to Champion the Science and Practice of Personalized Nutrition.

Six foundational values guide the work of the ANA:
• Nutrition is a Science There is a rich and evolving body of science illuminating nutrition’s impact on their health.
• Nutrition is Medicine Nutrition is the core of their health and can prevent and reverse disease.
• Nutrition is Personal Because their biology is unique, personalized nutrition most powerfully taps their health potential.
• Nutrition is Healthcare Nutrition belongs in the core of their healthcare culture and system, and all health professionals should be equipped and empowered to integrate nutrition into their work.
• Nutrition is an Ecosystem Nutrition is an ecosystem of food growers and providers, scientists, academics, healthcare professionals, policymakers, philanthropists, corporations and more.
• Nutrition is for Everyone Every person deserves access to healthy food and unbiased, science-based nutrition knowledge.