Career Opportunities

Nutrition and Dietetics is a growing field. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts continued job opportunities for both dietitians and dietietic technicians.

A Registered Dietitian (RD) is a highly-qualified professional recognized as an expert in food and nutrition. A Dietetic technician (DTR) is a trained food and nutrition practitioner with an associate's degree who usually works with a Registered Dietitian. The letters RD and DTR signify that a practitioner has completed a specialized program of education and training.

The RD:

holds at least a baccalaureate degree in nutrition or related field from a regionally accredited US college or university; completed an American Dietetic Association approved clinical internship and passed a national credentialing exam.

The DTR:

holds at least an associates degree from a regionally accredited US college or university; completed a supervised practice experience and passed a national credentialing exam.

For more information about the careers of a Registered Dietitian, please visit the American Dietetic Association Website at www.eatright.org

 

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