title: Member characteristics, participation, and interests: Public Health Nutrition Practice Group.
abstract: A survey was developed to assess the level of participation and the membership interests of the Public Health Nutrition Practice Group (PHNPG). Forty-six percent (500 members) returned a completed survey. More than 80% of members believe PHNPG to be their main professional practice area "home" within the Council on Practice structure. Members overwhelmingly viewed practice group contributions as a responsibility, with personal career benefits being of secondary importance. Reading the practice group's newsletter and voting in elections were major areas of involvement. However, willingness to contribute time was a positive finding. Areas of interest and issues of greatest concern were identified. Results of the survey can be used to prepare long-range plans for PHNPG. Membership involvement in practice group activities is the key to an increase in re-enrollments and in new memberships.
authors.affiliation: Ross Laboratories, Columbus, Ohio.
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Kerwin
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dolney
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Stahle
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection; D004046:Dietetics; D006801:Humans; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D011634:Public Health; D012952:Societies; D014481:United States