RDs separate facts from fads, healthy meals from dangerous diets, and translate the latest scientific findings into easy to understand nutrition information.
Many dietitians also hold advanced degrees.
In addition, RDs participate in continuing education programs to keep current with the latest developments in the nutrition field. RDs are the trusted authority on diet, food, and nutrition. RDs offer medical nutritional therapy, developing individual nutrition care plans for people with acute and long-term illnesses, and provide counseling in health promotion and disease prevention. Your personal registered dietitian can provide you with the personal attention you deserve, to create a diet and nutrition program just for you. This referral service can connect you to a registered dietitian in you area.