Who is a Registered Dietitian (RD)?

Registered Dietitians (RD) are individuals who have

• completed the minimum of a Baccalaureate degree granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university, or foreign equivalent;



• met current minimum academic requirements (Didactic Program in Dietetics) accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA);



• completed a supervised practice program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA);



• successfully completed the Registration Examination for Dietitians; and



• complied with the Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) recertification requirements.