GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The Council recognizes the importance of nutrition as an adjunct in the practice of chiropractic. It has set as its primary goal, the continuing education of the chiropractic physician as it relates to clinical nutrition.The Council has instituted a series of on-going programs, which include:
Annual Symposiums
These are held with speakers of national and international reputation.
Regional Seminars
These are provided in concert with our CCE accredited colleges and usually supported by a Grant from our industry.
These Seminars help provide the opportunity, etc., for the chiropractic college student and practitioner alike to have dialogue with our speakers with national standing in the field of clinical nutrition.
Nutritional Perspectives
The journal of the Council on Nutrition is published quarterly by the Council. Correspondence should be directed to: 1665 East 31st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234.
Nutritional Foundations
The student journal of the Council on Nutrition is published annually by the Council. Correspondence should be directed to: 1665 East 31st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234.
Bi-Monthly Newsletter
The newsletter serves as a forum for new products, ideas and dialog. It helps to keep members abreast of current trends -- political, legislative and educational. Do you have an article you'd like us to
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Consultation
The Council serves as a consultant to the profession and public, including state peer review committees, third party organizations and government bodies.
Objectives
Achieving Diplomate Status
The applicant must hold the degree of Doctor of Chiropractic. In addition, he or she must show evidence of having completed at least three (300) hours of postgraduate study in nutrition sponsored by a college holding status with an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or an agency having a reciprocal agreement with the recognized agency or having completed a residency under the auspices of a college having status with an accrediting agency recognized by the U. S. Department of Education, or an agency having a recognized agreement with the recognized agency. The course offering must be presented based on a syllabus prescribed by the school. The applicant must be licensed to practice chiropractic.
Executing the mandate of the original founders
The first Executive Board of the ACA Council on Nutrition was established in 1974, and served for two years. The founding members were:
- President -- Dr. Warren Brown
- Vice President -- Dr. Alan Pressman
- Executive Secretary-Treasurer -- Dr. Carl Miller