Policy is a foundation for all dietetics practice. Whether you are in a school setting, a hospital setting or even in private practice, policy is a key part of your work. All policy comes from the work of legislators, county council, school board members or other elected officials, so politics is also a policy player. As the Academy works to protect our practice by monitoring and advocating for policy, the role of politics is always right there. Let’s talk about how supporting campaigns and elected officials helps move the profession to effective policy.