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What is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)?
EVERY REGISTERED DIETITIAN IS A NUTRITIONIST
NOT EVERY NUTRITIONIST IS A REGISTERED DIETITIAN
A registered dietitian nutrition (RDN) is a food and nutrition expert who has met the following criteria to earn this credential:
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Completed a minimum of a bachelor's degree at a US regionally accredited university or college and course work accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Completed an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program at a health-care facility, community agency, or a foodservice corporation or combined with undergraduate or graduate studies. Typically, a practice program will run six to 12 months in length.
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Passed a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
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Completed continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration.
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