Wednesday March 14, 2012, will mark the fifth annual Registered Dietitian Day. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), formerly known as the American Dietetic Association, Registered Dietitian (RD) Day and National Nutrition Month (March) promote AND and RDs to the public and the media as the most valuable and credible source of timely, scientifically based food and nutrition information.
- RDs are the food and nutrition experts who can translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living.
- RDs have degrees in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or a related field from well-respected, accredited colleges and universities, have completed an internship, and have passed an examination.
- RDs use their nutrition expertise to help individuals make unique, positive lifestyle changes.
- RDs work throughout the community in hospitals, schools, public health clinics, nursing homes, fitness centers, food management, the food industry, universities, research, and private practice.
- RDs are advocates for advancing the nutritional status of Americans and people around the world.
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