Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D.)
USA
Description (english)
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is a national professional organization of food and nutrition professionals. A.N.D. is committed to improving the nation’s health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. It supports dietetic education through the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)and quality standards for competency to practice through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
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Number of Members:
71,179
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Year Association Established:
1917
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Professional Title:
Registered Dietitian
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Title Awarded By:
Dietetics Regulatory Body
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Recognized credential (e.g. RD):
RD
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Credential(s) Awarded By:
Dietetics Regulatory Body
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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:
Active and Life
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Number:
51,557
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Type:
Student
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Number:
16,964
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Type:
Retired
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Number:
2,191
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Type:
Honorary
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Number:
55
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Type:
International
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Number:
412
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- Dietetics education minimum is a bachelor degree from a recognized educational institution.
- Dietetics education includes a practicum program.
- 267 education institutions in USA offer a recognized dietetics education program leading to professional qualification
- 3,000 students complete the education requirements for professional qualification in USA each year
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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
- Doctor's office or medical clinic
- Hospitals (all types including military)
- Nursing homes or long term care
- Public health agencies
- Government department (health/social services)
- Private Practice
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Food and Agriculture:
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- Food service / hospitality or association
- Food producer, food manufacturing company or association
- Military food service
- Government departments (food / agriculture)
- Food Banks
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Other common settings for employment of Dietitians' services:
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- Advocacy association in the health field (e.g. Diabetes Association, Celiac Association, health professional association)
- Academic or research organization (e.g. University, college, institute)
- Media
- Pharmaceutical company or association
- Recreation or sports facility or association
- School or school system
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Academic backgrounds are assessed by degree granting institutions. Further education may be required. Applicants meeting the academic and practicum requirements will be required to take a national registration examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
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To enquire about an assessment of your credentials, contact:
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USA
website: www.eatright.org/CADE/content.aspx?id=10152
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