The American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists is a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing and maintaining high professional standards for the dissemination of accurate, scientific nutrition information by qualified professionals.

In furtherance of the AASDN mission, AASDN is the first national organization to recognize the achievements of licensed dietitians and nutritionists who possess extensive experience and education in a fitness/wellness related field. These highly qualified, licensed and experienced professionals are equipped to monitor programs implemented by other allied health professionals, including fitness and wellness professionals. This process permits implementation of safe, effective, scientific nutrition programs by allied health professionals that adhere to state licensure laws and the ADA guidelines.

Also in furtherance of this mission, AASDN is pleased to announce the establishment of the AASDN Nutrition Specialist Certification Program. The Nutrition Specialist Certification advances professional standards through rigorous training of health, allied health and fitness professionals. These highly trained AASDN Nutrition Specialists incorporate nutrition into their fitness/wellness programs using materials developed by AASDN licensed professionals. These programs are also monitored by AASDN licensed professionals.

The AASDN Board of Certification (AASDN-BOC) provides a nutrition certification - The AASDN Nutrition Specialist Certification - for all health, allied health and fitness professionals. The AASDN Credentialing Commission (AASDN-CC) assesses the knowledge and skills required for the performance of tasks required by entry-level Nutrition Specialists. The AASDN-CC awards the Nutrition Specialist Certification credential to health, allied health and fitness professionals that fulfill the requirements for certification and recertification.

The AASDN-BOC serves independently to uphold the stringent standards of professional certification and monitor the integrity of the AASDN Nutrition Specialist certification, and to implement the standards, guidelines and policy created by the AASDN Credentialing Commission regarding obtaining, and/or maintaining the AASDN Nutrition Specialist certification.

The AASDN-BOC and the AASDN-CC are dedicated to ensuring public health and safety by awarding the Nutrition Specialist credential to qualified health, allied health and fitness professionals that demonstrate competence through a system of certification and continuing education program.

AASDN, AASDN-BOC and AASDN-CC maintain a strict Conflict of Interest Policy for its staff, volunteers and board members. AASDN has no legal or financial connection to accreditation organizations from which it seeks accreditation. AASDN-BOC has no financial or legal connections to NOCA or NCCA or any other accreditation organization.

AASDN accepts no funds from advertising, no corporate funds or government grants. Funding for AASDN programs is achieved through AASDN memberships and the AASDN Nutrition Specialist Certification. AASDN extends its sincere gratitude to members and Nutrition Specialist Certificants who provide support for all AASDN programs.