Preferred Nutrition Services

Registered Dietitians (RD) are considered to be the food and nutrition experts. RD's can be found working in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, community and public health settings, fitness centers, physicians offices, private practice, and many more.

Top reasons to consult an RD include:

• Medical nutrition therapy - if you have diabetes, cardiovascular problems, digestive problems, or elevated blood pressure, or other medical reasons.
• Weight management - if you need to lose or gain weight.
• Pregnancy -if you're pregnant or trying to conceive as well as guidance and support for breastfeeding.
• Eating disorders- if you or someone you care for has issues with eating healthfully and body image.
• Healthy eating/lifestyle - RD"s can help you sort through the misinformation and help you create goals for living a healthy lifestyle.
• Gastric bypass surgery - if you are thinking of having or have had the surgery.
• Sports performance - if you want to improve your performance as an athlete.
• Aging - if you're caring for an aging parent, an RD can help with hydration, special diets, more.

• Earn a minumum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college. This includes course work approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA).

• A CADE-accredited supervised practice program which includes at least 900 hours of supervised practice. Supervised practice is completed at a healthcare facility, community agency, or a foodservice corporation, and may be combined with undergraduate or graduate studies.

• Pass a national examination.

• Maintain registration status by completing continuing professional educational requirements.