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Registered Dietitians
Demographics as of October 1, 2008



Number of Registered Dietitians 77,108
Male 2,451
Female 71,925
Not Reported 2,732
American Indian or Alaskan Nativ 317
Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 4,008
Black or African American 2,227
Hispanic or Latino 2,121
Other 1,086
Prefer not to disclose 1,337
Not Reported 2,923
White 63,089
*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		 Customer Service Feedback