What is a dietitian?
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American Heart Association answered:A dietitian is a healthcare professional who advises people about meal planning, heart healthy eating, weight control and diabetes management. A registered dietitian (RD) has more training.
A dietitian is a healthcare professional who advises people about meal planning, heart healthy eating, weight control and diabetes management. A registered dietitian (RD) has more training. More -
Judy Caplan of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:A dietitian is a university trained nutrition expert. Dietitians have extensive course work in food, human nutrition, and science to understand the nutritional needs of the human body. A registered dietitian has passed a national exam certifying that he or she is competent in a broad range of areas in the field of dietetics. These areas can be diverse ranging from hospital dietetics and disease management to preventive health, weight loss, and food science. When seeking information about health and wellness, dietitians are a great resource.A dietitian is a university trained nutrition expert. Dietitians have extensive course work in food, human nutrition, and science to understand the nutritional needs of the human body. A registered dietitian has passed a national exam certifying... More -
Dee Sandquist of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:Do you want to know how to feel better and have more energy? A registered dietitian (RD) can help you by providing science based strategies for you. There is specific education, experience and continuing education needed to become a registered dietitian. A RD can help personalize nutrition for your needs with science based information that works.
Do you want to know how to feel better and have more energy? A registered dietitian (RD) can help you by providing science based strategies for you. There is specific education, experience and continuing education needed to become a registered... More -
Sarah Krieger of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:A registered dietitian (RD) is an individual with an education in nutrition or more specifically, dietetics. An RD achieves a bachelors degree in nutrition/dietetics with a strong emphasis in biochemistry, or how nutrients are used in the body, physiology, biology, microbiology, organic chemistry, foodservice, clinical nutrition, community nutrition among other nutrition courses that shape all aspects of nutrition in the life cycle. After completing these courses in a 4-year program, an internship is completed in all areas of nutrition: hospital, community programs, foodservice, private practice among others. Once a 6-12 month internship is complete, a national exam is taken and the RD staus is achieved. Registered dietitians have this background in science, counseling, food science and foodservice and can be seen in a variety of workplace settings. A registered dietitian is a person that is the best source of nutrition information because that person comes from a background of education, practice and continueing education to keep current with nutrition trends.A registered dietitian (RD) is an individual with an education in nutrition or more specifically, dietetics. An RD achieves a bachelors degree in nutrition/dietetics with a strong emphasis in biochemistry, or how nutrients are used in the body,... More -
Lynn Grieger answered:A dietitian is a person who has completed an undergraduate degree and professional internship, and also passed a written national certification exam to demonstrate expertise in nutrition.A dietitian is a person who has completed an undergraduate degree and professional internship, and also passed a written national certification exam to demonstrate expertise in nutrition. More -
Sherry Coleman Collins answered:Terminology for nutrition professionals can be confusing and licensure and regulation varies from state to state. A "dietitian" has met a minimum requirement of specific education and training in the science of nutrition. Once an individual further completes supervised practice hours, again in accordance with specific national standards, he or she may become registered by passing a standardized national registration exam. Education for dietitians is regulated by Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE), while registration is by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Seeing a registered dietitian ensures that the provider has been properly trained to provide the very best standard of care and service for the many different needs of clients.
Terminology for nutrition professionals can be confusing and licensure and regulation varies from state to state. A "dietitian" has met a minimum requirement of specific education and training in the science of nutrition. Once an individual further... More -
D. Milton Stokes answered:First and foremost, a communicator. We ask questions and listen. That allows us to meet clients where they're at. We do not police food choices or make demands because that approach doesn't work. Dietitians have rigorous training in food science and nutrition. We counsel clients privately and in groups, and we are credentialed as preferred providers with major insurance carriers. To find a dietitian in your area, visit www.eatright.org.First and foremost, a communicator. We ask questions and listen. That allows us to meet clients where they're at. We do not police food choices or make demands because that approach doesn't work. Dietitians have rigorous training in food science and... More -
Jim White of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:A registered dietitian is a healthcare professional who has completed a nutrition-related degree which includes a rigorous course of study in the scientific areas of biochemistry, human anatomy and physiology classes. They also must complete an internship or go through an approved coordinated undergraduate program that combines supervised practice and the last two years of college. Then all dietitians must pass a national board examination before they can receive the credentials R.D. (registered dietitian).
A registered dietitian is a healthcare professional who has completed a nutrition-related degree which includes a rigorous course of study in the scientific areas of biochemistry, human anatomy and physiology classes. They also must complete an... More -
Alberta Scruggs answered:A dietitian is a health care professional who teaches proper food and nutrition to promote optimal health. Normally, this person has completed a Bachelors degree in dietetics and nutrition (maybe a Masters degree), completed a set number of hours in an internship, and passed a rigorous exam to earn the title, Registered Dietitian.A dietitian is a health care professional who teaches proper food and nutrition to promote optimal health. Normally, this person has completed a Bachelors degree in dietetics and nutrition (maybe a Masters degree), completed a set number of hours... More -
Patsy Catsos answered:A registered dietitian (R.D.) is a food and nutrition expert who has met schooling and professional requirements set by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Registered dietitians have at least a four-year degree in food and nutrition, have completed a 1200-hour internship and have passed a national exam.
Registered dietitians work in many different practice settings. Some are members of the health care team, using food and nutrition to prevent or treat illness. Others work in the community promoting wellness, or managing school and hospital foodservice operations. Registered dietitians may be writers, chefs, software developers, TV personalities, consultants to business and industry, researchers or therapists! In short, R.D. = Nutrition Expert.
A registered dietitian (R.D.) is a food and nutrition expert who has met schooling and professional requirements set by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Registered dietitians have at least a four-year degree in food and nutrition, have... More -
A registered dietitian (RD) has extensive education in foods and nutrition science and certification from the Commission on Dietetic Registration through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. RDs are committed to providing reliable and objective information about foods and nutrition. They can help separate fact from fad and translate the latest scientific findings about foods and health into information that is easy to understand and use.A registered dietitian (RD) has extensive education in foods and nutrition science and certification from the Commission on Dietetic Registration through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. RDs are committed to providing reliable and objective... More -
Laura Motosko answered:The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics defines a registered dietitian 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’s Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education. 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 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.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics defines a registered dietitian 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... More -
Ximena Jimenez of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:A registered dietitian is a food and nutrition expert that not only has the expertise but training and credentials. For example, dietitians have a bachelor degree on nutrition and dietetics, they have to complete an accredited, supervised practice program at a health care facility and pass a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetics Registration. To find a Registered dietitian, please visit www.eatright.org.A registered dietitian is a food and nutrition expert that not only has the expertise but training and credentials. For example, dietitians have a bachelor degree on nutrition and dietetics, they have to complete an accredited, supervised practice... More -
Deborah Beauvais answered:Registered dietitians (RDs) are the food and nutrition experts. RDs are committed to helping you enjoy a healthy life. You realize the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. But getting the best and most accurate information isn’t always easy. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is here to assist you in your search for answers. www.eatright.org.
Registered Dietitians work in a variety of settings and practice areas. I specialize in school nutrition and meals, food sanitation and safety and food service management.
I am more than happy to answer questions you may have in any of these areas.
Registered dietitians (RDs) are the food and nutrition experts. RDs are committed to helping you enjoy a healthy life. You realize the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. But getting... More -
Amy Jamieson-Petonic of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:A registered dietititian is a person who has at least a bachelors degree in nutrition and has completed a 1,000 hour approved internship program through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
There is quite a bit of confusion about the differences between a nutritionist and a registered dietitian. The registered dietititan has completed extensive education, training and professional experience, and is a nationally recognized expert in food and nutrition. A nutritionist may or may not have education or professional experience in nutrition.
When you are looking for an expert, seek out a registered dietitian on www.eatright.org.
A registered dietititian is a person who has at least a bachelors degree in nutrition and has completed a 1,000 hour approved internship program through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. There is quite a bit of confusion about the differences... More
