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šŸŽ‰ Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Day 🄳

  • Megan Bishop
  • Mar 13, 2024
  • 2 min read

March is National Nutrition Month and today is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day.Ā Ā We thought we’d take this opportunity to let you know what sets us apart from other health and wellness professionals as the food and nutrition experts šŸ’šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø.Ā Ā 


There are VERY specific requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and keep that credential.Ā Ā 


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šŸŽ“ Graduate degree from an accredited dietetics program

Ā šŸ„ Supervised practice requirement of at least 1000 hours at an accredited internship program

Ā šŸ“ Pass a national exam to earn the RDN credential

Ā āœ”ļø Meet requirements to obtain a license to practice in our state

Ā šŸ“– Stay up to date in dietetics through continuing education requirements


Some dietitians then go on to specialize in a particular area of nutrition and may earn a board-certified specialty like weight management or sports dietetics. These require a certain number of practice hours in that specialty area and passing an additional exam.Ā Ā 


Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are taught to evaluate scientific research and engage in evidence-based practice rather than promoting the latest fad diet trend.Ā Ā We are taught about nutrition requirements for specific health conditions and how to evaluate a person's full medical, social and cultural history to help people develop nutrition plans personalized to them. We are also required to abide by a Code of Ethics with core values of customer focus, integrity, innovation, social responsibility and diversity.Ā Ā 


When you see someone who is a nutritionist or coach, they may be absolutely fantastic and just what you are looking for.Ā Ā However, there is no standardization or title protection for these - meaning anyone can call themselves these titles regardless of their education or experience.Ā Ā And there really isn't any organization responsible for "governing" them.


We’d like to give a shout out to all the amazing dietitians we have been lucky enough to learn from and work with!Ā Ā If you have a dietitian in your life, be sure to show them a little šŸ’š today!Ā 


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