REGISTERED DIETITIAN (RD) 

Who is a Registered Dietitian? 

·        A food and nutrition expert  

What are the educational and professional requirements for an RD? 

·        Complete a Bachelor's degree majoring in nutrition 

·        Complete a one-year internship 

·        Pass a national exam administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration 

·        Complete continuing professional education requirements to maintain registration 

Are Registered Dietitians licensed in Nebraska? 

·        Yes, in Nebraska the RD is a "Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist".  The credential is abbreviated as "LMNT".

 

Where do Registered Dietitians work? 

·        The majority of RDs work in the treatment and prevention of disease.  We administer medical nutrition therapy, often as part of medical teams. 

·        Hospitals 

·        Out-patient counseling centers 

·        Private practice 

·        HMOs 

·        Nursing homes/extended care facilities 

·        Additional work areas 

·        Research and academia 

·        Public health settings; sports nutrition, journalism 

·        Food and nutrition industries 

·        Corporate wellness programs