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A registered dietitian, or RD, is
a dietetics practioner who has completed specific academic and supervised
practice requirements that trains her in food and nutrition for
illness and health. An RD must complete a rigorous registration
examination supervised by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
of the American Dietetic Association. Individuals with this credential
have and maintain requirements for re-certification. “Registered
Dietitian” is a legally protected title. An RD with an MS
credential indicates a dietitian has an advanced degree in a specialty
area, such as sports nutrition or counseling.
Some RDs call themselves nutritionists. However, the definition
and requirements for the term “nutritionist” vary. Some
states have licensure laws that define the scope of practice for
someone using the designation nutritionist. Currently the state
of New York has approved some individuals as certified dietitian/nutritionists
(CD/Ns) and they are investigating licensure for the term nutritionist.
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