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The SCAN Credo
As a dietetic practice group of the American
Dietetic Association, SCAN is dedicated to sports,
cardiovascular, and wellness nutrition, and
the prevention and treatment of disordered eating.
We hold to a set of essential beliefs that forms
the basis for all we do, the principles we represent,
our mission, and our vision. As such, we have
a responsibility to:
Those Seeking
Information
Our role is to educate the public on how sound
nutrition practices can nourish the body and
reduce the risks and impact of disease. We do
this first by doing no harm. Then, we provide
sound information to athletes, consumers, health
and fitness professionals, and members of the
food and nutrition industries, the media, and
regulatory agencies. In doing so we recognize
these constituents come from diverse backgrounds
and we tailor our services accordingly.
SCAN Members
Seeking Community
Our members are our greatest resource and we
embrace our diversity. Our role is to provide
members with strong leadership and collaboration
around a "food first" approach for achieving
peak performance and wellness. In doing so,
we recognize them as pre-eminent authorities
in sports, cardiovascular and wellness nutrition
and in the treatment and prevention of disordered
eating and provide prompt and courteous support.
We seek opportunities for research, innovations,
and professional growth. We provide members
with timely access to up-to-date information
on practice guidelines and new developments
and provide a forum for the professional interchange
of ideas in a collegial and safe environment.
We provide leadership development, opportunities
to serve, and professional recognition.
Health Care
and Industry Seeking Partners
Our role is to collaborate with those who share
our commitment to educating the public in using
the best science and healthful eating practices
to make sound nutrition choices. Using our collective
resources we empower people to take charge of
their health to reduce the risks of preventable
illness and maximize performance. In doing so,
we maintain the highest standards of ethical
behavior as set forth by the American Dietetic
Association.
SCAN members
are making a difference as authors, athletes,
educators, scientists, counselors, clinicians,
business consultants, public policy advisors
and they play a vital role in many fields
involving nutrition, health, and physical fitness.
SCAN, along with the ADA, is active in providing
peer reviewed, timely information for both professionals
and the public.
Practice publications offered to professionals
through ADA:
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