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The American Dietetic Association
American Dietetic Association Welcomes Unilever as First ADA Partner in the Association's New Corporate Relations Sponsorship Program
FOR RELEASE DECEMBER 21, 2006
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CHICAGO - Today the American Dietetic Association, the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, announced that Unilever United States, one of the world's largest consumer products companies, has agreed to become the first ADA Partner. As an ADA Partner, Unilever will work closely with ADA to develop joint consumer education programs that will inform and educate the health professional community, promote ADA members and make a greater impact on the public's health. The ADA Partner level sponsorship in the Association's new corporate relations sponsorship structure provides a national platform via ADA events and programs with prominent access to key influencers, thought leaders and decision-makers in the food and nutrition marketplace.
"The American Dietetic Association is proud to welcome Unilever as an ADA Partner to further ADA's commitment to lead the future of dietetics and to help people enjoy healthy lives," said ADA President and registered dietitian Judith A. Gilbride. "Unilever's goal of helping consumers everywhere achieve nutritional balance within their energy needs and help them live vital and healthy lives is directly aligned with the vision, mission and values of our Association."
ADA's new program provides ADA Partners access to key influencers, thought leaders and decision-makers in the food and nutrition marketplace via ADA events and programs. "As a company committed to vitality, we believe that together our organizations can make great strides in advancing the health and wellness of people across the nation," said Douglas Balentine, director of nutrition and health at Unilever.
About the American Dietetic Association
With approximately 65,000 members, the American Dietetic Association is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Approximately 75 percent of ADA's members are registered dietitians and four percent are dietetic technicians, registered. Other members include clinical and community food and nutrition professionals, consultants, food service managers, educators, researchers, dietetic technicians and students. Nearly half of all ADA members hold advanced academic degrees. ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being. To locate a registered dietitian in your area, visit the American Dietetic Association at www.eatright.org.
About Unilever Unilever [NYSE:UL, UN], one of the world's largest consumer products companies, aims to add vitality to life by meeting everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care. Each day, around the world, consumers make 150 million decisions to purchase Unilever products. The company has a portfolio of brands that make people feel good, look good and get more out of life. Unilever in the United States employs approximately 15,000 people in 66 offices and manufacturing sites in 24 states and Puerto Rico - generating more than $9 billion in sales in 2005. For more information, visit www.unileverusa.com.
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