Tag: Dietetics profession

In 2023, the dietitians and nutritionists workforce in the United States was 89.8% female, highlighting a significant gender imbalance within the profession. Understanding the demographics of dietitians goes beyond gender, revealing important insights into the age, racial, and ethnic composition of the field.

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the terms Registered Dietitian (RD) and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) have been used interchangeably since 2013. This fact surprises many people who mistakenly believe there is a distinction between an RD and RDN. In reality, these two credentials signify the same comprehensive training, education, and national certification for nutrition professionals.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and its credentialing agency, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), established the Code of Ethics to safeguard the public and provide guidance to practitioners. This code is built upon four foundational principles that govern the professional conduct and decision-making of all nutrition and dietetics professionals.