Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs): Your Expert Nutrition Partners

Who Are RDNs?

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are licensed healthcare professionals with specialized training in food and nutrition science. Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in nutrition/dietetics from an ACEND‑accredited program
• Completion of a supervised practice internship (≥1,000 hours)
• Passing the national CDR registration exam
• State licensure/certification (required in most states)
• Continuing education to maintain credentials

Where They Work

• Hospitals & clinics (clinical nutrition, critical care, dialysis)
• Community/public health (WIC, SNAP‑Ed, school nutrition)
• Private practice (medical nutrition therapy, sports, eating disorders)
• Foodservice management (healthcare, corporate, schools)
• Research, academia, industry, media, policy

Core Services

• Nutrition assessment & diagnosis
• Personalized medical nutrition therapy (MNT)
• Counseling for chronic diseases (diabetes, CKD, CVD, GI disorders)
• Pediatric, prenatal, geriatric nutrition
• Tube feeding/parenteral nutrition management
• Menu development & food safety
• Nutrition education & behavior change coaching

Why Choose an RDN?

RDNs translate complex nutrition science into practical, evidence‑based plans tailored to your health needs, preferences, and goals. They are the most qualified nutrition professionals in the healthcare system.