The House of Delegates of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recently selected research engagement as a mega-issue because research is critical to showing the value of the registered dietitian nutritionist’s (RDN’s) services, but many RDNs do not consider research as part of their role or believe they lack the skills to participate.1 Dietetics Practice Based Research Network (DPBRN) projects have provided evidence to support RDN services in containing costs and improving patient outcomes.2 Engaging a diverse array of members in a culture of research is particularly relevant given the recent House of Delegates mega-issue.
