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The key takeaways are that dietitians help people learn about nutrition and healthy eating habits. They develop meal plans and coach clients towards their health goals. Dietitians work in various settings like hospitals, schools and nursing homes.

To become a registered dietitian, one must complete a bachelor's degree in nutrition or a related field, complete an accredited supervised practice program, pass a national exam, and participate in continuing education requirements.

Some of the responsibilities of a dietitian include developing customized meal plans, educating clients and communities about nutrition, promoting healthy eating habits, and ensuring people receive proper nutrition based on their needs.

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By Anna Dinh
Dietitian
Nutrition
A science degree for the study of food science
Must complete a minimum of a bachelor's degree to be considered as qualified.
Studies the fundamentals of nutrition and the aspects of a balanced diet
Researches the complex relationship between the body, nutrients and health.
Helps others learn about the
importance of healthy eating
and build the habit of eating a
balanced diet

What is a Develop meal plans for those


who are having trouble with

Dietitian?
eating right.
Coach others and help them
progress in their healthy-eating
journey.
Education/Training
In order to meet the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentials, one must
complete the following:

Must complete a minimum of a bachelors degree at a U.S. accredited university


or college to be qualified
Completed an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program
Pass a national examination
Completed continuing professional education requirements to maintain
registration.
Responsibilities
There are different dietitians who
work in different fields.
Hospitals, restaurants, nursing
homes, schools, etc.
Promote health and educate others
about the importance of great
nutrition
Helps feed people in communities
Helps people with disabilities get
the nutrition they need
Salary
The mean salary for all
registered dietitians is from
$42,000 to $92,000
Average annual pay for an
RDN working 1 to 4 years:
$57,910
Average annual pay for an
RDN working 5+ years:
$62,000
Average hourly pay: $27.84
Best places to work as a dietitian
Vallejo, California
Average pay: $87,010
Oakland, California
Average pay: $83,760
San Rafael, California
Average pay: $78,490
San Francisco, California
Average pay: $77,410
Amarillo, Texas
Average pay: $105,390
Number of Registered Dietitians: 89,300

Male: 3,160
Female: 84,177
Not Reported: 1,963

Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander: 1,353


American Indian or Alaskan Native: 288

Demographics
Asian: 3,359
Black or African American: 2,396
Hispanic or Latino: 2,577
Other: 1,049
Prefer not to disclose: 2,136
As of 2013 Not Reported: 2,739
Two or more indicated: 354
White: 73,049

*This data is based on self-reported information provided


on the Academy/CDR database.
Advantages
Help people in need
Teach people that healthy food isnt so bad
Work with different people from different
backgrounds
Learning about other peoples back stories
Being able to bond with clients
Its a flexible job
Disadvantages
Numbers and accuracy are important
Messing up one calculation can ruin a
client's diet plan
Keeping track of various clients diet plans
People who are not patient and organized
are not recommended to work as dietitians
Reflection
I learned that there are different
dietitians that work in different
facilities, and that they dont just
work in a small family office
setting.
My attitudes for this field have
remained the same as they were
when I found out I wanted to
pursue this career.
To pursue this career, I will study
nutrition in college and earn a
bachelors degree.
Sources
http://www.eatrightpro.org/resources/about-us/what-is-an-rdn-and-dtr/what-
is-a-registered-dietitian-nutritionist
http://nutrition.hhdev.psu.edu/undergraduate/become-registered-dietitian
http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/dietitian-and-nutritionist/salary
https://www.cdrnet.org/certifications/registered-dietitians-demographics
Primary Source: Linh Le, Dietitian based in Los Angeles, California

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