Registered Dietitians (RD) are regulated health professionals who use their expertise in nutrition and food, translate up-to-date scientific, medical and nutrition evidence into practical information to enhance the lives and improve the health of their clients and populations.
To become an RD, an accredited 4-year or equivalent degree, an accredited dietetic internship or supervised practical training, and successful completion of the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination are required.
RDs use the science of nutrition to help clients understand the connection between food and health, and provide personalized guidance and practical strategies that are manageable and tailored to their client’s specific goals and preferences.
Collaboration with clients, caregivers, and other health professionals is central to dietetic practice whether a dietitian works in a private practice or within a health care team.
