The Japan Dietetic Association (JDA)
社団法人 日本栄養士会
Japan
Description (english)
The goal of the Society is for everyone "to live well by aiming to achieve a healthier self". It aims at contributing to improving public health through food and nutritional guidance.
Description (local language)
本会は、すべての人びとの「自己実現をめざし健やかによりよく生きる」とのニーズに応え、保健、医療、福祉、及び教育等の分野において、専門職業人としての倫理と科学的かつ高度な技術に裏づけられた食と栄養の指導をとおして公衆衛生の向上に寄与することを目的とする。
Official Contacts
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Contact Name :
Teiji
Nakamura, ICDA Representative
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Email :
info@dietitian.or.jp
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Number of Members:
56941
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Year Association Established:
1945
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Professional Title:
Registered Dietitian
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Title Awarded By:
national government(Registered Dietitian),state government(Dietitian)
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Recognized credential (e.g. RD):
RD
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Credential(s) Awarded By:
national government
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No. of working dietitians in country:
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Code of Practice/Conduct:
Yes
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Member Types:
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Type:
Registered Dietitian
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Number:
42022
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Type:
Dietitian
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Number:
14919
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- Education for Registered Dietitian does not include a practicum of 500 hours or more
- 135 education institutions in Japan offer a recognized dietetics education program leading to professional qualification
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Settings where dietitians services are most commonly employed (may be employees
or consultants in private practice):
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Health Systems:
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- Community health centres
- Hospitals (all types including military)
- Nursing homes or long term care
- Public health agencies
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Food and Agriculture:
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- Food service / hospitality or association
- Military food service
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Other common settings for employment of Dietitians' services:
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- Academic or research organization (e.g. University, college, institute)
- School or school system
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To enquire about an assessment of your credentials, contact:
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Japan
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