Registered Dietitian Nutrition & Dietetics
What does a dietitian nutritionist do?
Registered dietitians (RD/RDN) are credentialed nutrition experts who provide medical nutrition therapy and evidence-based dietary counseling.
When should you see one?
For medical nutrition therapy, chronic-disease diet management, or personalized eating plans.
How to verify credentials
- Check that their NPI taxonomy code matches
133V00000X - Verify their license is active with your state dietetics/nutrition board
- Confirm graduation from a ACEND-accredited dietetics program