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Diet and Fitness Writers

Resources & Associations

The academy is the single best source of information about careers in dietetics. Its Web site is an excellent resource that provides detailed information and links to other organizations and resources.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL, 60606-6995
Tel: (800) 877-1600
Tel 2: (312) 899-0040
http://www.eatright.org

For general health and fitness topics and to learn about fitness certifications, contact
American Council on Exercise (ACE)
9444 Balboa Avenue, Suite 290
San Diego, CA, 92123-4901
Tel: (888) 825-3636
Tel 2: (858) 576-6500
Fax: (858) 576-6564
http://www.acefitness.org

For information on home study and various fitness certifications, contact
American Fitness Professionals Association (AFPA)
Tel: (800) 494-7782
Email: info@afpafitness.com
http://www.afpafitness.com

For educational and career information, contact
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
9211 Corporate Boulevard, Suite 300
Rockville, MD, 20850-3852
Tel: (240) 428-3650
http://www.nutrition.org

For general educational information on all areas of journalism, including newspapers, magazines, television, and radio, contact
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)
PO Box 21647
Columbia, SC, 29221-1647
Tel: (803) 798-0271
http://www.aejmc.org