Is Dietitian Health Science? The Scientific Basis of Nutrition Expertise
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According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the practice of dietetics involves the application of principles from the sciences of food, nutrition, and management to achieve and maintain optimal human health. This affirms that dietetics is, without a doubt, a health science, requiring rigorous, science-based training and clinical expertise for its practitioners, Registered Dietitians (RDs).
