What is a Registered Dietitian (RD)?

A Registered Dietitian is your most credible source of nutrition information. The initials “RD” after your nutritionists/dietitians name indicate that this individual is a food and nutrition expert who has

1.  Completed an accredited baccalaureate program in Nutrition and Dietetics.

2.  Completed a 1200-hour supervised internship

3.  Passed the National Dietetic Exam approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

4.  Maintained continuing professional education requirements for registration.

A Registered Dietitian will provide reliable and objective information, separate facts from fiction/fads and translate the latest scientific findings into information that is easy to understand and use.