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…And how could one of those benefit me?

Registered Dietitians are food and nutrition experts, nationally known to be credible for providing nutrition information. It’s a long road to obtain the Registered Dietitian (R.D.) credential. To become an RD one must:

  • Complete a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
  • Complete an American Dietetics Association (ADA)-approved dietetic internship (a rigorous program about a year in length that provides field experience across all areas in dietetics (in which only about 50%of individuals who apply for internships are actually accepted).
  • And finally pass the national, comprehensive written Registration exam.
  • Once the above steps are completed, RDs must keep their credentials current with continuing education credits.

That’s the bare minimum—meaning the fun doesn’t stop there 🙂 RDs can go on to receive licensure and additional credentials in specialty areas as well. RDs work and specialize in a variety of different areas ranging from clinical (hospital) nutrition, corporate wellness, community and public health settings, sports nutrition, and research areas (just to name a few.)

What’s in it for me?
Registered Dietitians can work closely with you to help you meet your health goals. Nutrition plays a vital role in one’s overall health, and what you eat affects every part of your body and your life. Whether your blood lipid panel could use improvement, you’re on a quest for weight loss, you desire more energy (who doesn’t?) or want to heal a specific condition, a Registered Dietitian can help you through each of these processes. You will sit down together, cover your personal health history, establish realistic goals and receive the education you need to achieve them.

RD Wanna-Bes
Beware of other professionals who are not Registered Dietitians, but may freely provide nutrition information out of their scope of practice. Chances are, everyone will try to give you their two cents about nutrition. A recent study even tells us that doctors, one of our most trusted health experts, often times have only a course or two in nutrition (only 32%of medical schools require a nutrition education course!).

Personal trainers are experts in the field of health and fitness, but unless they have the “RD” credentials, it is out of their scope of practice to provide any nutrition advice including assessment of dietary practices, making recommendations or formulating meal plans for their clients.

“Nutritionists” may claim to be nutrition experts, and some may be (especially those who are licensed)—but unfortunately the term “nutritionist” is unregulated and therefore has been adopted by many who lack accreditation. In reality, “nutritionist” and “nutrition consultant” are terms that anyone can choose to call themselves, so it is important to be on the defense. The only exception is that a “Licensed Nutritionist” does require a master’s degree in nutrition and 900 hours of field experience, so if you are putting your faith in a nutritionist, make sure it’s in one who is licensed.

The bottom line is to know the qualifications and credentials of who you are trusting to provide you with nutrition information. The foundation for the information provided by dietitians is evidence-based research and can be trusted above any nutrition advice received elsewhere.

Official definition of an RD:
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics defines an RD as: “a food and nutrition expert who has met academic and professional requirements including:
• Earned a bachelor’s degree with course work approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Coursework typically includes food and nutrition sciences, foodservice systems management, business, economics, computer science, sociology, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology and chemistry.
• Completed an accredited, supervised practice program (internship) at a health-care facility, community agency or foodservice corporation.
• Passed a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Completes continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration.

Visit www.eatright.org for more information.

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