Tag: State licensing

The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) grants the RDN credential as a legally protected designation, enforcing its use to signify a qualified expert. This protects both the public and credential holders from misrepresentation. Unlike the term 'nutritionist,' which is often unregulated in the United States.

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, there are over 111,000 registered dietitians in the United States, all of whom must navigate complex state-specific regulations to practice. This raises a critical question for many professionals: can dietitians practice in different states? The answer is nuanced, involving state licensure laws, reciprocity agreements, and the new Dietitian Licensure Compact.