DMA Mission & Background
Dietary Managers Association (DMA) is a national not-for-profit association established in 1960 that today has over 14,000 professionals dedicated to the mission of providing optimum nutritional care through foodservice management.
DMA is the premier resource for foodservice managers, directors, and those aspiring to careers in foodservice management. DMA achieves its mission through:
Education
Advocacy
Networking
Research
DMA members work in hospitals, long-term care, schools, correctional facilities, and other non-commercial foodservice settings. The association provides foodservice reference, publications and resources, employment services for members, continuing education and professional development, and certification programs. DMA monitors industry trends and legislative issues, and publishes one of the industry's most respected magazines, Dietary Manager.
The DMA Annual Meeting & Expo also offers a unique opportunity to enjoy timely educational sessions and network with colleagues. DMA also provides industry leadership in the area of food protection, and offers online resources about food safety and sanitation.
For more information about DMA, please contact Dietary Managers Association by telephone at 800.323.1908 or 630.587.6336, or by e-mail.