About Us

The Pittsburgh Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Who We Are

The board of directors hopes you find the information posted here useful in your professional life. The Pittsburgh Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (PitAND) is over 160 members strong and is one of the most active districts in Pennsylvania. As a consumer, PitAND would like to help you with your special nutrition needs. 

Our Vision
Optimize the public’s health through food and nutrition.

Our Mission
Empower members of the Pittsburgh district to be food and nutrition leaders.

Our Commitment
The Pittsburgh Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is committed to proactively provide direction and support to its members to assure quality practice, education, and research in order to serve the public. The Pittsburgh Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics also assumes a leadership role in influencing public policy and legislation.

Our Members
Members of The Pittsburgh Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics work in a variety of settings.

These include, but are not limited to:

  • Hospitals and clinics
  • Public health
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Food service
  • Private practice
  • Schools
  • universities
  • Research centers
  • Health insurance
  • Supermarkets
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Health and fitness centers

Members are board certified professionals trained in the field of food and nutrition and are nationally-recognized experts in food and nutrition.