CDR: What Is It and Why Is It Important to Students?

CDR: What Is It and Why Is It Important to Students?

The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association. The purpose of the Commission is to serve the public by establishing and enforcing standards for certification and by issuing credentials to individuals who meet these standards. The CDR has sole and independent authority in all matters pertaining to certification including but, not limited to standard setting, establishment of fees, finances and administration. 

CDR offers certification as dietetic technicians, registered (DTR), registered dietitians (RD), board certified specialists in pediatric nutrition (CSP), board certified specialists in renal nutrition (CSR), board certified specialists in gerontological nutrition (CSG) and board certified specialists in sports dietetics (CSSD).

For more information, view CDR's Web site.

Contact CDR at 312/899-0040 ext. 5500 or via e-mail at cdr@eatright.org.