Dietitians’ Association of Sri Lanka
Dietitians’ Association of Sri Lanka
Professional organization of Dietitians in Sri Lanka. It was established in 15th November 2012. Principal aims for which the Association is established are to:
- Promote rights and interests of dietitians
- Enhance professional competency of dietitians
- Promote national health through advancement of nutrition and dietetics
- Promote a culture of ethical conduct in the dietetic profession
- Foster evidence – based practice for nutrition and dietetics
- Promote healthy lifestyle and optimal nutritional status of Sri Lankans
The Dietitians’ Association is registered under the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007.
The Dietitians’ Association is registered under the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007.
- Establish entry level and full professional qualifications for the professions of dietetics and nutrition
- Set standards and accredit programs of study in dietetics and nutrition
- Maintain a framework for accrediting continuing practice as a dietitian
- Promote excellence through a program of continuing professional development
- Promote good practices in community and institutions through health and nutrition education, formulations of therapeutic diets, use of advances in clinical nutrition in practice and diet counselling
- Form strategic alliances/partnerships with relevant stakeholders to advance nutrition and dietetics in Sri Lanka
- Foster food and nutrition knowledge and skills across the community
- Advocate for a safe and nutritious food supply in which community has confidence
- Promote attitudes and environments conducive to the enjoyment of food
- Foster the advancement of nutrition and dietetics internationally
To become a qualified Dietitian in Sri Lanka you have to obtain following qualifications
- Four years bachelor’s degree in dietetics, food and nutritional science or human nutrition from a recognized university (Notice by the Chairman, University grants Commission of Sri Lanka, 18 December 2008 ) accepted by the council.
- Any biological or chemical science degree with 2 years Masters degree or above in relevant field which related to dietetics, human nutrition or food and nutritional sciences from a recognized university (Notice by the Chairman, University grants Commission of Sri Lanka, 18 December 2008 ) accepted by the council. Along with
- At least 12 months of fulltime dietetic internship training in a clinical setting after graduation under a dietitian or a nutritionist whose qualifications are accepted by the council.
- Professional certificate issued by Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.
- Registration certificate issued by Sri Lanka Medical College council.
A dietitian is a person with a qualification in nutrition and dietetics, recognized by national authority. The dietitian applies the science of nutrition to the feeding and education of individuals or group in health and disease. Theyare the only qualified health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutritional problems at an individual and wider public health level. They work with both healthy and sick people. Uniquely, dietitians use the most up-to-date public health and scientific research on food, health and disease which they translate into practical guidance to enable people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices. Based on the place of work and specialization areas they obtained there are several categories of Dietitian as Clinical Dietitian, community Dietitian and Sport Dietitian. Based on the health service classification this profession has been classified as an allied health profession.
World labor organization classification: 3223
World Health classification: 2265
In Sri Lanka Title of the Dietitian is protected by Sri Lanka Medical ordinance Act.
DIASL Council  2024/2025
President
Ms. Amal Firouse
Past President
Ms. Nilushi Mudalige
Vice President
Ms. Nirosha Gallage
Joint Secretaries
 Ms. Dilki Prerera
Dr. Disna Kumari
Treasurer
Ms. Kanchana Abeysinghe
Editor
Ms. Lasika Jayamaha
Council Member
Mr. N.M.S.Hettigedara
Ms. Mala Abeygunawardena
Ms. Shehani Ariyaratne
Ms. Imihiri Pathirana
Ms. Chathurangani Udugama
Ms. Thiloka Hettiarachchi
Ms. Irosha Hettiarachchi
2023 /2024
2022 /2023
2016 /2017
2015 / 2016
2014 / 2015
2013 / 2014
2012 / 2013
Professor K.D.R.R Silva
Senior Lecturer,
Wayamba university of Sri Lanka
Professor Anoma Chandrasekara
Senior Lecturer,
Wayamba university of Sri Lanka
- Membership and ethical Practice committee
- Dietitian- industry partnership committee
- Professional affairs committee
- Continuous education programme committee
- House and Finance committee (Welfare)
- Publication and promotion committee