Code of Ethics

As a member of Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals I pledge myself to:

• Reflect my pride in my competence as a dietary manager by wearing my pin and emblem and displaying my certificate.
• Use only legal and ethical means in the practice of my profession.
• Use every opportunity to improve public understanding of the role of the dietary manager.
• Promote and encourage the highest level of ethics within the industry.
• Refuse to engage in, or countenance, activities for personal gain at the expense of my employer, the industry or profession.
• Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information entrusted or known to me by virtue of my position.
• Maintain loyalty to my employer and pursue their objectives or ways that are consistent with the public interest.
• Always communicate administrative decision of my employer in a truthful and accurate manner.
• Communicate to proper authorities, but disclose to no one else any evidence of infraction of established rules and regulations.
• Strive for excellence in all aspects of management and nutritional practices with constant attention to self-improvement.
• Maintain the highest standard of personal conduct.

This Code Ethics for members of this Association has been adopted to promote and maintain the highest standards of foodservice and personal conduct among its members. Adherence to this code is required for membership and serves to assure public confidence in the integrity and service of Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals.