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-Must have at least a 4 year Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

 

-Must have completed a 6-12 month dietetic internship

 

-Must pass the national board exam for dietitians

 

-Must complete continuing education yearly to maintain license and registration

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-Registered Dietitians are members of one or more professional organizations, and therefore are held accountable for the care they provide. 

Nutritionist

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-A non-accredited health specialist with varying degrees of education

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-The term "nutritionist" is not protected by law meaning anyone can call themselves a "nutritionist"

 

-Nutritionists have no regulating organization or standards of care

 

-Nutritionists may dispense nutrition information that has no scientific evidence to support it

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