Policies & Position Statements

The following ADSA policies and position statements are specific to the Association to help guide its members and the public on various topics.

Policies

ADSA has developed social media and ethical guidelines for its members. We do not recommend that medical advice on social media platforms is offered to individual patients. However, it may be more appropriate for public health messages for the general public to be given via social media platforms.

For more information, refer to:

ADSA’s Social media and Communication Guideline for members

POSITION STATEMENTS

ADSA Statement on Diversity

Position Statement on the Proposed Taxation of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages in South Africa

Optimal Nutrition for South Africans Position Statement

Infant Nutrition Position Statement

Summary Statement on Low Carbohydrate Diets for Health and Weight Loss