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Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE)

The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education is ADA's accrediting agency for education programs preparing students for careers as registered dietitians or dietetic technicians, registered.

CADE exists to serve the public by establishing and enforcing eligibility requirements and accreditation standards that ensure the quality and continued improvement of nutrition and dietetics education programs. Programs meeting those standards are accredited by CADE.

About CADE

Annual Report of Commission Activities

This report summarizes the Commission's actions and updates for each program year.

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CADE - Nationally Accredited: The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) is recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. This recognition affirms that CADE meets national standards and is a reliable authority on the quality of nutrition and dietetics education programs.

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