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Do Dietitians Use Math? The Critical Role of Numbers in Nutrition

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According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, registered dietitian nutritionists use specific equations to estimate resting metabolic rate for their clients. But do dietitians use math in their day-to-day practice outside of a clinical setting? The short answer is yes—extensive calculations are a core function of their job.