Dutch Dietetic Association
Nederlandse Vereniging van Diëtisten
Netherlands
Description (english)
The Dutch Association of Dietitians (NVD) is the professional and advocacy association for the Dutch dietitian. The NVD, established in 1941, serves more than 2.800 members. Approximately 80 percent of all working dietitians are member of the NVD. The Association aims to promote dietitians as the experts on nutrition and behavior in relation to illness and health.
The NVD aims to advance the profession of dietetics by improving the quality of the service given by the dietitian, promoting the expertise of the dietitian and the profession of dietetics, maintaining contact with other parties such as healthcare providers, health insurance companies, government, patient and consumer organizations, press and informing its members.
Description (local language)
De Nederlandse Vereniging van Diëtisten is de beroeps- en belangenvereniging van de Nederlandse diëtist. De NVD is in 1941 opgericht en telt momenteel ruim 2.800 leden. Van alle werkzame diëtisten is circa 80 procent bij de NVD aangesloten. De NVD stelt zich tot doel om de diëtist te positioneren en te profileren als dé specialist op het gebied van voeding en gedrag in relatie tot ziekte en gezondheid.
De NVD houdt zich onder andere bezig met het verbeteren van de kwaliteit van de dienstverlening door de diëtist, het bevorderen van de deskundigheid van de diëtist, de promotie van het beroep diëtist, het voeren van overleg met derden zoals zorgaanbieders, zorgverzekeraars, overheid en patiënten- en consumentenorganisaties en het onderhouden van contacten met de pers en het verstrekken van informatie aan de leden.
Official Contacts
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Contact Name :
Wineke
Remijnse, ICDA Representative
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Email :
wremijnse@nvdietist.nl
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Second Contact Name :
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Email :
bureau@nvdietist.nl
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Number of Members:
2517
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Year Association Established:
1941
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Professional Title:
Diëtist
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Title Awarded By:
educational institution
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Recognized credential (e.g. RD):
Diëtist
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Credential(s) Awarded By:
educational title is legally protected by law
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No. of working dietitians in country:
3200
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Code of Practice/Conduct:
Yes
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Member Types:
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Type:
Dietitian
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Number:
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Type:
Student
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Number:
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Type:
Teacher
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Number:
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Type:
Honorary member
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Number:
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Type:
Associate
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Number:
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- Dietetics education includes a practicum program.
- 4 education institutions in Netherlands 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
- 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)
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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)
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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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Credentials of all Dietitians educated in another country are assessed by a special advisory commission founded by the national government. Further education or experience may be required.
Applicants outside EEA countries and Switzerland need to master the Dutch and English language, including profession specific language, and IT skill requirements.
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To enquire about an assessment of your credentials, contact:
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Netherlands
https://english.bigregister.nl/
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