For which of the following titles, by definition, require the individual to be college educated and pass a national examination
administered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics? a. medical doctor
b. certified nutrition therapist
c. registered dietician
d. certified nutritionist
e. registered nutritional consultant
In order to be certified as a registered dietician, there are certain criteria that must be met. First, it is required to complete your bachelor degree at a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education accredited university or college. You must also have worked for 6 to 12 months as a dietician in a program accredited by CADE. Also, it is required to pass the national CDR examination administered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
A registered dietician (RD) is one who have acquired a bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited higher institution of learning. The person further registers with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for a national examination after a dietetics internship. If the individual passes the exam he/she is given the title of a registered dietician (RD).
