Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Information
Requirements to Become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
The five steps required to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) are found on the .
Career Paths with a Nutrition Major with a Dietetic Concentration
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) work in a wide variety of employment settings, including healthcare, business and industry, public health, education, research, and private practice.
Many work environments, particularly those in medical and healthcare settings, require that an individual be a registered dietitian.
After completing a graduate program and an accredited supervised practice program and passing the national registration examination for dietitians, below are some areas that you may choose to specialize in:
Clinical Nutrition
Hospitals
Health centers and clinics ∙ Home health providers
Health maintenance organizations (HMOs)
Nursing homes
Residential care centers
Exercise and fitness centers
Community and Public Health Nutrition
Education
Program Planning ∙ Administration
Counseling
Consultation
Food Systems Management
Menu Planning
Budgeting
Purchasing
Food Preparation
Personnel Management
Public and home health agencies
Social service agencies
Community centers
Federal, state and local government
Daycare centers
Health and recreation clubs
Health maintenance organizations (HMOs)
Hospitals
Schools
Colleges and universities
Cafeterias
Prisons
Camps
Restaurants
Hotels
Government
Clinical Dietetics
Nutrition Education and Teaching
Administration
Research
Army
Navy
Air Force
NASA
US Public Health Service
US Department of Agriculture - WIC (Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children)
