The world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Formerly the American Dietetic Association

Your Nutrition Source: It's About Eating Right

Dietetics is the science and art of applying the principles of food and nutrition to health. It's a vital, growing profession with many career possibilities. Whichever option you choose, you'll share your knowledge of food and nutrition to help people make healthful food choices. If you're thinking about a career in dietetics, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics — formerly the American Dietetic Association — is your online career resource.

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Academy Student Membership | Career Center | Become an RD or DTR

About Student Members

Student members are integral to the Academy as they represent the future of the dietetics profession. We offer a number of unique benefits to our more than 15,000 student members, including opportunities to:

- Use Academy publications to help you develop your career path
- Discover Academy scholarship opportunities
- Network with other dietetic students
- Access scientific research you can use in class now
- Develop leadership skills and get involved on a national level
- Represent your peers in the Student Advisory Committee

Career Center

Whether you're thinking about a career in dietetics, or are already in the profession, the Academy is your online career resource. And Academy members have access to a plethra of resources to help make it easy to plan your career path in dietetics.

Career Resources

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Dietitians make decisions about nutrition care for people of all ages. They advice doctors and nurses, and teach others about the importance of good nutrition and healthful food choices. Some manage foodservice businesses and supervise the people who serve and prepare the food. Dietitians may work in groups as team leaders or in their own nutrition businesses. Dietitians must complete at least a four-year college degree and have earned the credential registered dietitian (RD).

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Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR)

Dietetic technicians are team members who support the work of dietitians and other health care professionals to improve people's health. They interview people about their eating habits and teach them the importance of nutrition to stay healthy. Dietetic technicians supervise people who prepare and serve food. They must complete at least a two-year college degree and training, and have earned the credential dietetic technician, registered (DTR).

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Evidence Analysis Library: What you will find inside the Academy's Evidence Analysis Library:

Use Academy Evidence-Based Guidelines to apply cutting-edge, synthesized research to practice!

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Latest Academy Food and Nutrition Information

Posted: April 16, 2013

Women with HIV Shown to Have Elevated Resting Energy Expenditure

Most studies concerning resting energy expenditure (REE) in those infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have been conducted in men and those with solely women have had small sample sizes. A team of researchers has sought to rectify this with... Read more »

Posted: April 09, 2013

Access to Safe, Nutritious Food and Water is Fundamental Human Right: Updated Position of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Consistent access to safe, nutritious and culturally appropriate food and water is a fundamental human right, and is particularly important in helping developing nations to achieve food and nutrition security, according to the Academy of Nutrition and... Read more »

Posted: April 02, 2013

Focus on Diet's Role in Disease Prevention and Management, Says Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

This year, half a million Americans will lose their lives to cancer, and more than 1.6 million men and women will be diagnosed with the illness. During Cancer Control Month, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reminds Americans that eating right can... Read more »

Posted: March 22, 2013

Modest Changes in Military Dining Facilities Promoted Healthier Eating

The prevalence of obesity within the military is currently 13 percent. This rising epidemic, also rampant throughout the general population, could result in military career setbacks, negatively impact operational readiness, and jeopardize Department of... Read more »

Posted: March 19, 2013

Tackle Kitchen Spring Cleaning and Reduce Your Risk of Food Poisoning with Tips from HomeFoodSafety.org

Spring is just around the corner, which means flowers, warmer weather and of course spring cleaning. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics along with ConAgra Foods encourages Americans to give their kitchens a thorough cleaning with tips from the Home... Read more »

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Current Journal Issue

	May 2013 Vol. 113 No. 5

Educational Resources & Information

Access the Academy's resource center for the next step in your career in dietetics! Find study guides for credentialing, reasons to attend FNCE and internship information to help you along.

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The Commission on Dietetic Registration offers study resource for individuals preparing to take the registration examination for dietitians or dietetic technicians, registered. Both guides include a comprehensive study outline based on the examination content specifications, suggested study references, practice examinations and study tips.