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Registered Dietitians
Demographics as of May 1, 2009



Number of Registered Dietitians 78,032
Male 2,508
Female 73,060
Not Reported 2,404
American Indian or Alaskan Nativ 284
Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 4,123
Black or African American 2,163
Hispanic or Latino 1,909
Other 927
Prefer not to disclose 1,692
Not Reported 2,840
Two or more indicated 115
White 63,979
*This data is based on self-reported information provided on the ADA/CDR database.
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120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000 Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
Phone: 312-899-0040 Ext. 5500 Toll Free: 800/877-1600 Ext. 5500 Fax: 312-899-4772
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