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What is a registered
dietitian (RD)?
The letters "RD" after a person's name signify
that he/she has completed academic and experience requirements
established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration,
the credentialing agency for ADA, including a minimum
of a bachelor's degree granted by a U.S. regionally
accredited college/university, or equivalent, and an
accredited preprofessional experience program. RDs demonstrate
their knowledge of food and nutrition by successfully
passing a national credentialing exam and by completing
ongoing continuing professional development.
For more information visit the American
Dietetic Association or Commission
on Dietetic Registration.
What is a licensed
dietitian (LD)?
"Dietitian" is a person who applies and integrates
scientific principles of nutrition under different health,
social, cultural, physical, psychological, and economic
conditions to the proper nourishment, care, and education
of individuals or groups to achieve and maintain health
throughout the life cycle. The term includes without
limitations the development, management, and provision
of nutritional services. A license is required to use
the titles "Licensed Dietitian".
Education and Experience requirements for becoming
a Licensed Dietitian:
- Bachelor's or graduate degree with major in human
nutrition, food and nutrition, nutrition education,
dietetics, or food systems management, or equivalent
internship and preplanned professional experience
approved by the Board
- Successful completion of an examination administered
by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the
American Dietetic Association.
For more informatin visit the Texas
Department of Health.
What is a Certified
Nutrition Support Dietitian (CNSD)?
A Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian (CNSD) is a
registered dietitian certified in nutrition support
through the independent credentialing board called The
National Board of Nutrition Support Certification (NBNSC).
The NBNSC was established by the American Society of
Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN). Certification
in nutrition support means that a registered dietitian
has the knowledge base necessary to deliver parenteral
and enteral nutrition support and has passed the certification
examination. Re-certification is required every five
years.
For more information read American
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