Nutrition Facts

What is a Registered Dietitian?

What makes a Registered Dietitian uniquely qualified to answer nutrition questions? A Registered Dietitian is uniquely qualified to assist you with your nutritional needs because of his/her extensive training and educational background which includes:

  • An undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetitics or food management from an accredited college or university.

  • A minimum of 900 hours of practical experience in the field of health care, education and research.

  • Professional continuing education to keep current with the most recent nutrition research and treatment.

Where do Registered Dietitians work?

Dietitians are nutrition specialists working in a variety of settings. They provide nutrition expertise to individuals, groups, businesses, and the public on matters of nutritional health and well-being, policy and advocacy.

  • Hospitals, Ambulatory Care Clinics, Private Practice, Specialty Clinics (e.g. Diabetes, Renal Dialysis)
  • Long-Term Care Facilities
  • State Agencies (Health, Mental Health, Social Services, Elementary & Seconday Education)
  • Community or Public Health
  • University Extension
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Research
  • Food Service Establishments, School Food Service
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Food Service Equipment Sales
  • Renal Dialysis Clinics
  • Health Maintenance Organizations