-Educate and inspire consumers, students and patients
-Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
-Develop nutrition and health policies
-Conduct and utilize research
-Administer food services
-Formulate and market foods
A registered dietitian (RD) is a professional who provides reliable, objective nutrition information, separates facts from fads and translates the latest scientific findings into easy-to-understand nutrition information.
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 the American Dietetic Association (ADA), including a minimum of a bachelor's degree granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college/university, or equivalent, and an approved pre-professional experience program.
RD's demonstrate their knowledge of food and nutrition by successfully passing a national credentialing exam and by completing ongoing continuing professional development.
Registered Dietitians are working to positively impact the health status of North Dakotans through policy, legislative, and environmental changes. Click here to view our statement on Legislative and Public Policy Issues.