Registered Dietitian
Career Description
Registered dietitians (R.D.) are recognized as experts on food and nutrition.They promote and maintain health, prevent or treat illness and aid rehabilitation through nutrition education and diet intervention. There are many specific types of dietitians.
Academic Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics is required. Students may obtain a four-year degree that combines academic instruction with the necessary experience or may first earn a bachelor’s degree and then train in the field for one to two years. All programs must be approved and accredited by the American Dietetic Association.
Schools
College of the Ozarks (Point Lookout)
800/222-0525
Missouri State University (Springfield)
417/836-5000
Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville)
800/633-1175
Southeast Missouri State University (Cape Girardeau)
573/651-2109
University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg)
877/729-8266
University of Missouri-Columbia
573/882-6424
Professional Associations
National
American Dietetic Association
Dietary Managers Association
State
Missouri Dietetic Association
Missouri State Committee of Dietitians
