Registered Dietitian Day
Registered Dietitian Day
Do you know that today, March 11, 2009, is Registered Dietitian Day? Created by the American Dietetic Association, Registered Dietitian Day is celebrated for the second consecutive year. Registered Dietitian Day, celebrated during National Nutrition Month, was created to raise the awareness of Registered Dietitians (RD) as essential food and nutrition service providers.
Registered Dietitians are food and nutrition experts and have the training and credentials which make them qualified to give food and nutrition information based on science. They have degrees in nutrition, food science, dietetics, public health, or other related fields obtained from accredited colleges and universities. Other requirements for the Registered Dietitian are completion of an internship and successful completion of the Registration Examination for Dietitians.
To maintain their credential, RDs must maintain ongoing continuing education. They work in many environments such as hospitals, schools, public health settings, nursing homes, universities, medical centers, fitness centers, food industry, food management, research, and private practice.
Registered Dietitians are dedicated to helping people improve their lives by making healthy lifestyle choices.
For more information on Registered Dietitians and to find a Registered Dietitian in your area visit the American Dietetic Association website and click on “Find a Nutrition Professional”.
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