The Journal of the American Dietetic Association is the premier source for the practice and science of food, nutrition,
and dietetics. The monthly, peer-reviewed journal presents original articles prepared by scholars and practitioners and is the most
widely read professional publication in the field. ... click here for full Aims & Scope
The Journal of the American Dietetic Association is the premier source for the practice and science of food, nutrition,
and dietetics. The monthly, peer-reviewed journal presents original articles prepared by scholars and practitioners and is the most
widely read professional publication in the field. The Journal focuses on advancing professional knowledge across the range
of research and practice issues such as: nutritional science, medical nutrition therapy, public health nutrition, food science and biotechnology,
foodservice systems, leadership and management, and dietetics education. The Journal's impact factor is 2.868
(Journal Citation
Reports® 2009, published by Thomson Reuters). The impact factor is a measure of the frequency with which the "average article" has
been cited in a particular period. The Journal receives nearly 500 solicited and unsolicited manuscripts annually; the average
time from submission to publication is 13.5 months.
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Editor-in-Chief:
Linda Van Horn, RD, PhD