Join the Nutrition Educators of Health Professionals DPG

Why the Nutrition Educators of Health Professionals DPG?

NEHP DPG is a dynamic network of professionals who provide nutrition education for medical, dental, nursing, and other allied health students, residents, and practitioners.

Members of NEHP come from a variety of backgrounds including academic, clinical, community, research, industry, and government. From novice to expert, our members range in experience from one to more than 20 years. NEHP offers members an opportunity to:

  • Network with others.
  • Enhance skills and collaboration for nutrition education of health professionals of all levels.
  • Advocating for influential public policy

Why I Joined NEHP

"NEHP offers an environment for interaction with other educators, opportunities for professional growth, and a forum for developing nutrition curricula at all levels: undergraduate, graduate, and continuing nutrition education".

Roger Shewmake, PhD, LN
NEHP Past Chair and Current Legislative Chair

Resources for All

  • The Educator's Resource Newsletter: Summer 2021 Issue
    • Featured Article: Preparing Students to Communicate with Excellence and Confidence
  • The Educator's Resource Newsletter:  Fall 2020 Issue
    • Featured Article: Nutrition Care for the Transgender and Gender Diverse Community: What Nutrition Educators Need to Know

How to Join NEHP Today!

Existing Academy Members:

  • Go to the Academy website: eatrightpro.org
  • In the upper right, click on the orange, "Sign In" button.
  • Enter your Member ID/Username and Password and click on the Login button
  • Click on the "My Academy" button in the upper right.
  • Scroll down to the section "Membership Information"
  • Select "add groups" and follow the prompts to select NEHP.

New Academy Members:

  • Go the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website: eatrightpro.org
  • In the upper right, click on the orange, "Sign In" button.
  • Complete the online application. As part of the process, you will be able to choose membership in one or more Dietetic Practice Groups (DPGs). To join NEHP, click on the box next to Vegetarian Nutrition.
  • If you have any trouble signing up for the NEHP DPG, please call 800/877-1600 ext. 5000