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ADA was founded in 1917 in Cleveland, Ohio , by a group of women led by Lenna F. Cooper and ADA's first president, Lulu C. Graves , who were dedicated to helping the government conserve food and improve Public Health during World War I .

ADA's stated mission is "Leading the future of dietetics."

ADA's stated vision is that "ADA members are the most valued sources of food and nutrition services."

ADA also advocates for health-related policies relating to public nutrition issues.


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