{"id":10359,"date":"2019-03-27T16:00:40","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T16:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.staging.healthcoachinstitute.com\/?p=10359"},"modified":"2022-01-20T16:21:41","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T16:21:41","slug":"dietetics-certification-what-it-is-and-who-its-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthcoachinstitute.com\/articles\/dietetics-certification-what-it-is-and-who-its-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Dietetics Certification: What it is and Who it\u2019s For"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dietetics is an exciting field that\u2019s projected to grow a whopping 15% from 2016 to 2026, according to the <\/span>Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/span><\/a>. It\u2019s also a great way to put a passion for healthy eating to work. But before you move forward with obtaining your <\/span>dietetics certification<\/span>, it\u2019s important to understand what\u2019s required in order to join this growing group of professionals. According to the <\/span>Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics<\/span><\/a>, you\u2019ll need to complete the following five steps in order to get that coveted Registered Dietitian, or RD, title:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Earn a bachelor\u2019s degree from a program accredited by ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) <\/span><\/li>\n
  2. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Complete a year-long supervised clinical program approved by ACEND<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) exam<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Gain licensure in your state if applicable (47 states currently have requirements)<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Continue your education throughout your career<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Clearly, becoming a <\/span>registered dietitian<\/span><\/span> requires a commitment that extends far beyond a bachelor\u2019s degree. In addition to the five steps listed above, some dietitians<\/span> are also adding <\/span>nutrition coach training<\/span>\u00a0to their education as a way to further help clients with habit change and overall healthy lifestyle design. So, a desire to go the distance and continually expand your knowledge is a must in this exciting career! <\/span><\/p>\n

    Dietitians and Healthy Eating<\/b><\/h3>\n

    A passion for healthy eating is an obvious requirement for anyone considering obtaining their <\/span>dietetics technician certification<\/span>. But perseverance is important as well. With fast food on every corner and increasingly hectic lifestyles that leave little time for shopping and preparing meals, people really struggle in this area. Therefore, the ability to see clients through setbacks and get back on track is key. Some of the ways RDs might help clients include: <\/span><\/p>\n