A registered DIETITIAN (RD/RDN) MUST:

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  • Complete a Masters Degree, and receive a verification statement from an ACEND-accredited program

  • Complete a rigorous 1200+ hour internship across diverse settings (hospital, food banks, kitchens, community)

  • Pass the National Board Exam

  • Obtain licensure in the state(s) where you practice

  • Apply ethical, evidence-based research in your recommendations

  • Complete 75+ hours of continuing education every 5 years

  • RD and RDN are equivalent credentials

Source: Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

A NUTRITIONIST* IS:

  • Anyone who says they are

  • No formal training required

*Certified Nutritionists (CNs) have formal training with a bachelor's degree or higher in nutrition or a related field and maintain state licensure, but they are not required to complete additional requirements mentioned above.

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